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Applications are currently being accepted for the New India Foundation Book Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The New India Foundation (NIF) Book Fellowship is designed to support writers working on original non-fiction projects focused on present-day India.
The fellowship aims to encourage high-quality writing that contributes to public discussion, scholarship, and a deeper understanding of India’s contemporary social, political, economic, cultural, and institutional landscape.
Over the years, the programme has supported a diverse group of authors whose books have subsequently been published by leading publishing houses.
Selected fellows receive support throughout the one-year fellowship period.
Key benefits include:
The combination of financial and editorial support is intended to allow fellows to focus on developing a substantial non-fiction work.
The fellowship is open to Indian citizens who are interested in writing an original non-fiction book about contemporary India.
Applicants must:
