Network for Advanced Study of China Fellowship at Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru [Cash Prizes Worth Rs. 5L, 1 Year]: Apply by May 31

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Applications are invited for Network for Advanced Study of China Fellowship at Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. The last date of application is May 31, 2023.

About Takshashila Institution

The Takshashila Institution is an independent centre for research and education in public policy.

Fellowship Overview

The Network for Advanced Study of China (NASC) aims to create high quality scholarship and knowledge of the People’s Republic of China by nurturing new generations of analysts in academia, think tanks, media and industry. The aims of the programme are to train and nurture a cross-disciplinary community of outstanding scholars over a period of three years and create a body-of-knowledge that will inform policy, strategy, economics, technology and society.

Highlights

• The NASC Fellowship offers opportunities for analysts and scholars to work under the co-guidance of foremost experts and work towards a publication in the leading journals and publications in the field.
• It includes a two-day conference/workshop in Bengaluru, and financial support for participation in international conferences.
•  In addition, a cash prize of ₹1 lakh will be awarded to five best papers determined by the jury. 
• The duration of the fellowship is one year.

Who should Apply?

NASC invites applications from researchers from any background, including from universities, research institutes, media, government services and industry, who are enthusiastic about undertaking fresh research on China. 

NASC fellows will undertake research in one or more of the following areas: inner-party politics & governance, economy, defence, geopolitics, environment, education, technology, society, and urbanisation.

Prospective fellows must either be working or studying in India, and must have at least an undergraduate degree and be proficient in English.

How to Apply?

Prospective fellows must submit a brief research proposal demonstrating their interest and capability to complete the project. The proposal (2000 words maximum) should clearly state the current gaps in research and how the author(s) would approach the issue. Along with the research proposal submission, the author(s) must also send a past writing sample, either published or unpublished, on any topic that is more than 1000 words. 

Up to three authors can submit a joint proposal. Multidisciplinary approaches and collaborations are encouraged. 

Selected applicants will be invited to join the fellowship, assigned mentors and projects. The best research output will be rewarded with cash prizes and commendations.

Application Deadline

The last date of application is May 31, 2023.

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