Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research (TNFCR) 2024-25

Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research (TNFCR) — Overview

The Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research (TNFCR) is a prestigious initiative launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. This fellowship aims to support Indian and foreign research scholars in their efforts to promote and disseminate Indian art and culture globally. The fellowship is designed to encourage in-depth research and scholarly contributions in the fields of culture and arts.

Key Highlights

• Monthly stipend of up to ₹80,000.
• Open to both Indian and foreign nationals.
• Duration of the fellowship is two years.
• Contingency grant of ₹2,50,000 per annum for academic expenses.
• Eligibility includes a minimum of 5 years of research experience.
• Selection based on the relevance of the proposed study and the scholar's credentials.
• Applications must be submitted to nodal institutions under the Ministry of Culture.
• Encourages original research in cultural studies.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Indian or foreign nationals.
• Must possess sound academic or professional credentials.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in research or related fields.
• Must have published original research papers in reputed journals or books.
• At least two monographs (single-authored) are required.

Stipend & Financial Benefits

• Tagore National Fellows: ₹80,000 per month.
• Tagore Research Scholars: ₹50,000 per month.
• Contingency grant: Up to ₹2,50,000 per annum for academic trips and research assistants.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official application portal: https://www.indiaculture.nic.in/tagore-national-fellowship-cultural-research.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details.
3. Log in using your credentials.
4. Access the 'Application Form' link.
5. Fill in the required details and attach necessary documents.
6. Submit the application form to any Nodal Institution under the Ministry of Culture.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Application Start: Open now
• Last Date: 15th February 2025
• Exam/Interview: To be announced

Selection Process

The selection process for the Tagore National Fellowship involves evaluating the relevance of the proposed research study, the benefits to the nodal institution, and the credentials of the scholar. Eminent scholars will be invited to join the National Selection Committee (NSC) to assess applications.

Contact Information

For more information, you can contact the Ministry of Culture:

• Email: office-hcm@gov.in
• Phone: (+91 11) 23386765, 23384173, 23381539
• Address: Room No. 501, 'C' Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110015