Fellowship
The Fellowship Programme is FIHCR's flagship initiative and comprises two programmes.
FIHCR’s Fellowship Programme is our flagship initiative to support rigorous, evidence-based historical research on India. Through one-year book fellowships named after two of India’s pioneering historians, we empower scholars to produce original works that deepen our understanding of India’s civilisational journey – from ancient times to the modern era.
Inspired by a Legacy of Excellence
The Fellowship Programme honours the enduring contributions of two stalwarts of Indian historiography.
Sir Jadunath Sarkar set the benchmark for archival research through his pioneering scholarship on the Mughal and Maratha periods. His meticulous use of primary sources and commitment to historical accuracy continue to inspire generations of historians.
Govind Sakharam (G.S.) Sardesai, Sarkar’s lifelong friend and collaborator, reconstructed nearly a millennium of India’s political history through his monumental Marathi Riyasat and his pioneering work in editing and preserving the invaluable Peshwa Daftar records.
Together, their scholarship laid the foundations for modern historical research in India. FIHCR’s Fellowship Programme seeks to carry this legacy forward by supporting scholars who are committed to producing original, well-researched, and enduring works on Indian history.
Our Fellowships
Sir Jadunath Sarkar Fellowship for Indian History
Supports original book-length research on Indian history across all periods - from ancient civilisation to contemporary India. The fellowship encourages scholars to pursue ambitious, evidence-based research grounded in primary sources and rigorous historical methodology.
G.S. Sardesai Fellowship for History of Indian Archives
Supports scholars working on archival collections, manuscripts, records, and documentary sources that preserve India's historical heritage. The fellowship encourages research, documentation, preservation, and interpretation of archival material that can enrich the understanding of India's past.