Mittal Institute India Fellowship 2026 Published by Harvard
Are you a rising postdoctoral researcher with bold ideas for India’s future? Here’s your chance to tap into the intellectual powerhouse of Harvard—right from India!
The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University has just announced the Mittal Institute India Fellowship (MIIF) 2026, calling on fresh PhD graduates from around the world to apply for a prestigious one-year research residency in New Delhi, India. Open to all disciplines and all nationalities, this opportunity is more than just a fellowship—it’s a launchpad for impact.
Why You Should Apply?
Whether you research public health, politics, climate change, literature, or gender studies—if your work holds relevance for India or intersects with its global role, this is your moment.
Fellows will:
- Conduct self-directed research on topics of their choice,
- Be mentored remotely by Harvard faculty, and
- Engage with a vibrant network of Indian scholars, students, and policy influencers.
This isn’t just academic theory—it’s research meant to move public discourse and influence real-world change in India.
Mittal Fellowship Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: INR 1,00,000 (approx. USD $1,200) to cover all living, medical, and research costs.
- Travel Grant: Economy round-trip airfare for fellows relocating to New Delhi.
- Mentorship: Tailored academic guidance from Harvard faculty.
- Exposure: Publish your work, engage in seminars, and shape policy-relevant conversations across India.
Who Can Apply?
This fellowship is for early-career postdoctoral researchers who completed their PhD between March 1, 2020 and March 31, 2025. Preference will be given to those who:
- Primarily studied at institutions in India, and
- Haven’t previously accessed Harvard’s resources.
Applicants from every academic background are encouraged to apply—from science and technology to sociology, literature, economics, law, and even visual arts.
Apply: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14944.
The last date to apply for the Mittal Institute India Fellowship 2026 is July 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
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