Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship to provide Rs 1 lakh per month; who is eligible to apply?

The Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in writing, journalism, research, and the study of new subjects. Offered by the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, this fellowship provides selected candidates with a monthly financial grant of ₹1 lakh for a period of two years. Experts working in various fields, including the sciences and the humanities, are eligible to apply. Interested candidates must prepare a proposal for their research or creative project and submit their application to the designated address.

What is the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship?
The Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship was established in 1968 in memory of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Its objective is to promote higher education, independent thinking, and new research. Through this fellowship, talented individuals are given the opportunity to work on a subject of their choice and study significant issues relevant to society.

How often can one apply?
Candidates may work on their projects from any location of their choice within India. Applications for the fellowship are accepted twice a year; the deadlines are May 31 for the first phase and November 11 for the second phase.

Who is eligible to apply?
Individuals working in the sciences, the humanities, and other fields—including writers, journalists, artists, and government officials—are eligible to apply. Candidates must demonstrate the capacity for high-quality work in their respective fields and must be committed to completing their proposed research or creative project.

A monthly grant of ₹1 lakh
Selected candidates receive a monthly grant of ₹1,00,000 for a duration of two years. According to the Fund’s website, this amount is exempt from income tax under Section 10(17A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Additionally, financial assistance of up to Rs 75,000 per annum may be provided to cover expenses such as travel, secretarial support, and other necessary costs.

How is the selection made?
Candidates are selected by a committee of experts from various fields. The selection process involves evaluating the applicant's talent, the quality of their previous work, and their capacity to complete the proposed project.

Documents required for application
There is no prescribed application form. Candidates must prepare their application on plain paper and attach the following documents:

Biodata: Details regarding educational qualifications and work done to date.
Work Experience: Information about work undertaken in the relevant field.
Project Summary: A description of the proposed topic, typed with double spacing, not exceeding 1,000 words.
Passport-size photograph: A copy of a recent photograph.

Where to submit the application?
Interested candidates can visit the official website of the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund (jnmf.in) to review the application instructions. Once all the required documents are prepared, the application should be sent by post to the following address:

Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi - 110001.

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