Deadline: June 30, 2026
Applications are open for the Sir Ratan Tata Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026/2027. The Sir Ratan Tata Postdoctoral Fellowship was established in 1997 at the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) in partnership with the Sir Ratan Tata Trust.
The Sir Ratan Tata Postdoctoral Fellowship is for a period of six months during each academic year, based at the LSE India Observatory. The Fellow is expected to engage in social science research broadly on Economic and Social Development in India and South Asia. The Fellow is expected to finish a research paper of publishable quality during their stay and make a presentation at a seminar arranged by the India Observatory. The selected candidate should have secured all data and any material required for their research prior to their visit to LSE.
Benefits
- The Fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1,750 a month, and will be provided with shared work space and access to research facilities at the School. Assistance will also be provided towards the cost of travel and related expenses. No additional grant is available for fieldwork or any other costs.
Eligibility
- Applicants should be early career post-doctoral researchers working on social science with a focus on South Asia.
- Applicants should have been awarded their PhD – the fellowship is not intended for students registered for a degree or diploma, nor is it intended for senior academics.
- Applicants should be in permanent employment with an established institution in the SAARC region which includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Application
For more information, visit Sir Ratan Tata Post-doctoral Fellowship.
