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Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research (TNFCR) 2026-27

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Eligibility

Research scholars

Region

India

Award

Up to ₹80,000 per month

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research (TNFCR) 2026-27 is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for Indian and foreign research scholars. This scheme aims to promote Indian Art and Culture worldwide. The selected students will receive a fellowship of up to ₹80,000 per month. 

 

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be an Indian and a foreign national
  • have sound academic or professional credentials
  • have published original research papers in reputed and refereed journals/books

Note: The applicants must have a list of publications, or 2 (at least two monographs (single-authored).

Benefits

Scholars will receive the fellowship in the following manner:-

Categories No. of Fellowship Fellowship (₹) per month
Tagore National
Fellows		 15 80,000 for two years
Tagore Research Scholars 25 50,000 for two years

 

Documents
  • Academic transcript 
  • Passport size photograph 
  • Income certificate (if applicable)
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship 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: Click on the 'Application Form' link. 
Step 4: Fill in the required details and attach a photograph or required documents.
Step 5: Post the application form to any Nodal Institution under the Ministry of Culture.

Note:-

  • The contact details of the nodal institutions are available on the home page of the official website or on the link here.
  •  Applications received after the last date of submission will be rejected.
More Details
Important Dates

Application Deadline: 15th July 2026

Selection Criteria

The selection will be based on the relevance of the study, the benefits of the nodal institution from that particular study and also the credentials and reputation of the scholar.

Important documents
Contact DetailsFellowship AdvertisementApplication form
Terms and Conditions
  • The eminent scholars who have expertise in the fields according to the subjects of the scheme would be invited by the Ministry of Culture to join the National Selection Committee (NSC).
  • The selection of candidates need not be confined to those who respond to the advertisement only.
  • It is for the institution to consider suo moto the names of eminent scholars, who in the opinion of the institution and members of its Institution Level Search-cum-Screening Committee (ILSSC) have expertise in subjects relevant to it, and invite them to submit their proposal for consideration by the NSC.
  • An ILSSC will be constituted by each institution. The director or the Head of the institution will be the Convener of the ILSSC and it will have at least three academics or cultural experts and not more than two officials. 
  • The total number of fellowships/scholarships administered by the institutions may be decided by the Ministry of culture from time to time, in consultation with the participating institutions.  
  • Applications received after the prescribed date and time will be rejected.

Note:- For more details, check the 'Guidelines' document.

Contact Details

Ministery of Culture, Government of India
Room No. 501, 'C' Wing, Shastri Bhawan,
New Delhi-110015
Email ID: office-hcm@gov.in | Phone Number: (+91 11) 23386765, 23384173, 23381539

Source: Ministry of Culture

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FAQ's

Question: What is the last date to apply for the Tagore fellowship?
Answer: Students can apply until 15th July 2026. 

Question: Who can apply for the Tagore fellowship? 
Answer: The research scholars are eligible to apply for this fellowship. 

Question: Can foreign students apply for this scheme? 
Answer: Yes, Indian and foreign citizens are eligible to apply for this scheme. 

Question: What are the awards for this fellowship?  
Answer: The selected students will receive a fellowship of up to ₹80,000 per month.

Question: Can I apply online for the Tagore fellowship?
Answer: No, students can only apply offline for this scheme. 

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