Research Themes

Contemporary India

Research focusing on contemporary India in disciplines such as, but not limited to, sociology (caste & other social identities), political science, international relations (historical and contemporary), anthropology and diaspora studies, law and jurisprudence, economics, development studies, environment, gender studies, among others.

Indian value systems, culture, and history

Research focusing on Indian value systems, culture, and history (ancient, medieval, and modern) in humanities and social sciences.

The above research themes are outlined for the purpose of direction. However, we invite applications in the broader field of social sciences and humanities even beyond the topics mentioned. Preference will be given to research pertaining to Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).

Eligibility

Students or researchers should be affiliated with recognized universities at the postgraduate level or above and must have good academic standing.

Preference would be given to projects with the viability of publication.

Preference would be given to those who have secured primary grants from elsewhere and want to use the CPRG-SSR grant to supplement them.

For doctoral students, preference would be given to those at advanced stages of their degree.

For master's students, preference would be given to those who can demonstrate potential for further academic research.