Call for Applications | Short-Term Visiting Fellowships at JSW Centre, NLS, Bangalore [Salary Rs 1L-1.2L]: Apply by May 29

About National Law School of India University

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bangalore, established in 1986, is a premier institution often regarded as the “Harvard of the East”. Ranked 1st in law by NIRF, it offers undergraduate (BA LLB, BA Hons), postgraduate (3-year LLB, LLM, MPP), and doctoral programmes.

About the JSW Centre for the Future of Law

The JSW Centre for the Future of Law was established in 2024 at NLSIU, Bengaluru, with the support of the JSW Foundation. The purpose of the Centre is to expand academic learning, advance research, and inform policy debates on issues related to law, technology, and system reform. Through partnerships across academia, governments, regulators, civil society and industry, the Centre aims to promote a robust and interdisciplinary understanding of issues such as the interface between health and regulation; the environment and the law; corporate governance; and the impact of new technologies on the future of the legal system, the legal profession and legal education.

It commenced research activities during the Academic Year 2025-2026.

About the Fellowship

The JSW Centre for the Future of Law is offering Short-Term Visiting Fellowships for the July–September 2026 trimester.

The fellowship is designed to support scholars undertaking interdisciplinary research aligned with the Centre’s thematic areas. Fellows will engage with faculty, researchers, and students and contribute to research, policy discussions, seminars, and teaching activities.

Duration

1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026

Mode

Full-time and in-residence at the JSW Centre for the Future of Law, NLSIU campus, Bengaluru.

Responsibilities

Selected Fellows will be expected to:

• Work full-time from the JSW Centre for the Future of Law at the NLSIU campus
• Develop and execute a research project aligned with one of the Centre’s thematic areas
• Produce:
  • At least one working paper, and/or
  • Two short-form outputs such as blog articles, policy briefs, case briefs, opinion pieces, or commentaries
• Present research at faculty seminars or research colloquia
• Participate in strategy meetings, evaluations, and research activities
• Deliver guest lectures in their field of research
• Engage in mentoring and collaborative academic initiatives where appropriate

Fellowship Benefits

Fellows will:

• Become part of NLSIU’s academic and intellectual environment
• Participate in workshops and seminars
• Access the university’s library and digital research resources

Eligibility

Essential Qualifications

Candidates applying for the fellowship should have:

• A Ph.D. degree in:
  • Law
  • Social Sciences
  • Public Policy
  • Allied disciplines
    or
• Ten years of experience in research or academic roles

Candidates should also possess:

• Demonstrated expertise in at least one thematic priority area of the Centre
• Proven research activity, including publications or equivalent outputs

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• 1–3 years of post-doctoral research experience
• Strong academic, policy, and public-facing writing skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Salary

Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience and is expected to range between ₹1,00,000 and ₹1,20,000 per month.

Location

National Law School of India University
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Last Date to Apply

29 May 2026, 5:00 PM IST

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are required to apply through the official application form available here:

Click Here To Apply.

Applicants are required to submit:

• Updated CV
• Statement of Purpose or a short video (maximum 3 minutes)
• Research proposal (maximum 1000 words)
• One writing sample
• No-objection certificate from current employer (if applicable)
• Contact details of two referees

Contact Information

For queries, candidates may write to: [email protected]

The official notification is here.