Project Coordinator (Child Law and Policy) at National Institute Of Advanced Studies [Salary Rs 80K]: Apply by Nov 11
The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is inviting applications for the position of Project Coordinator (Child Law and Policy) under the PRATICRIA initiative, offering a consolidated fellowship of ₹80,000.
About National Institute of Advanced Studies
National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is an Indian multidisciplinary research institute. The institution, based in Bengaluru, in the south Indian state of Karnataka, started functioning on 20 June 1988 with Dr. Raja Ramanna as its founder director.
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About the Job
The position of Project Coordinator (Child Law and Policy) involves work related to child rights, child protection, law, and policy under the PRATICRIA initiative.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.); an LL.M. is preferred.
- Evidence of written work and documentation in child rights, child protection, law, policy, or human rights.
- At least four years of experience in legal research on human rights-related subjects and/or practising before a court of law, representing vulnerable witnesses or handling human rights issues, preferably with a focus on child rights, through internships or professional engagement.
- A strong understanding of the child protection system, including juvenile justice and laws relating to child sexual abuse.
- Strong oral and written English communication skills.
- Fluency in spoken Hindi.
- Ability to coordinate and communicate with government bodies and other systems or agencies.
- Willingness to travel frequently within India.
- One to two journal publications.
- Six months to one year of training and teaching experience in child law and protection issues.
Fellowship
₹80,000 (consolidated).
Location
National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru – 560012, Karnataka.
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Last Date to Apply
11 November 2026.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format to the office of Dr Sheila Ramaswamy, Adjunct Faculty and Chief Scientist Head, PRATICRIA Initiative for Child Rights, Protection and Mental Health, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru – 560012, India.
Applications must also be sent via email to [email protected] on or before 11 November 2026.
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