Inlaks Fellowship for Social Engagement 2025

To be eligible, the applicants must:-

• be an Indian citizen
• be currently residing in India
• be born on or after 1st January 1989
• hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised Indian institute OR
• have at least 3 years of relevant work experience

Note:- The candidates who are enrolled in academic studies/Ph.D. degree for the duration of the fellowship are ineligible to apply.

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend in the following manner depending on the geographical location:

• ₹45,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in an “X” category area.
• ₹35,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “Y” category area.
• ₹25,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “Z” category area.

Note:- 

• In exceptional cases, additional funding up to a maximum of ₹20,000 can be granted for special projects undertaken by a fellow. This will be approved on a case-by-case basis upon submission of a proposal describing the particulars of the said initiative and the expenses involved.
• For detailed information related to states specified under X, Y, and Z categories, refer to the 'State List and HRA' document.

• A passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Proof of age and citizenship (Aadhar card/Passport/Voter ID)
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Work plan including a title of the proposed work along with a concise description of the work or research the applicant plans to undertake during the fellowship period and expected outcomes of the work or research (Word Limit: Not more than 1,000 words)
• Statement of Purpose addressing the following questions:
  • How does the work plan contribute to social change?
  • How does the applicant plan to contribute to the public discourse on the chosen issue? (Note:- The applicant could employ any medium such as writing for publications, publishing reports, filmmaking, photography, blogging, archiving, theatre, etc.) (Word Limit: Not more than 1,000 words)
• Letter of Endorsement from the Mentor (on their official letterhead), which must include:
  • A brief description of the mentor’s work experience
  • A statement by the mentor as to why they endorse the applicant’s work plan
  • Mentor's contact details (email and official address)
  • The mentor must also state that they agree to supervise the applicant’s work during the fellowship period, as well as indicate their willingness to review and comment upon the applicant’s quarterly and annual progress reports.
• Letter of Recommendation (Note:- For fresh graduates, an academic letter of recommendation is acceptable)

Note:- Only PDF/JPEG/JPG/PNG formats are allowed.

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'Appy Now' and click on it.
Step 4: Read all the details carefully and click 'Create Your Account'.
Step 5: Fill in the required information and click 'Continue'.
Step 6: Enter a password and click ‘Continue’.
Step 7: Enter and verify the verification code received on the provided email address.
Step 8: Fill in the required information, upload the necessary documents and click ‘Apply Now’.

Application Deadline: 31st December 2024