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About JNMF :

Jawaharlal Nehru’s unwavering commitment to knowledge and innovation continues to inspire generations. The JNMF Fellowships, established in 1968, are a testament to his enduring legacy. By providing exceptional individuals with the time and resources to pursue their passions, these fellowships contribute to the advancement of human knowledge and understanding.

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SELECTION in JNMF Fellowship

The Jawaharlal Nehru Fellows are selected by a distinguished committee that seeks to identify exceptional individuals with the potential to make significant contributions to their fields.

The committee’s rigorous selection process ensures that only the most talented and promising candidates are awarded these prestigious fellowships.

ELIGIBLITY For JNMF Fellowship

The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund offers an annual fellowship to a distinguished scholar in any field, encompassing both the sciences and humanities. The fellowship enables recipients to undertake rigorous research on complex technical subjects as well as contemporary Indian challenges. Candidates are selected based on their exceptional abilities and their commitment to innovative research. As Nehru recognized, the accelerating pace of knowledge necessitates dedicated periods of intellectual inquiry, even for the most accomplished scholars. Indian citizens are eligible to apply, and fellows have the autonomy to pursue their research at any institution within India.

JNMF Fellowship Amount :

Between INR 15,000 to INR 18,000 per month

How to apply for a JNMF Fellowship

Applicants may send their particulars, under the following headings to Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi 110 001.

1.Bio-data, along with details of original work.
2.Experience in the field of specialization.
3.Project proposed to be undertaken (A synopsis typed in double space in not more than a thousand words)
4.A copy of recent passport size photograph.

Those in Government service, either in a State or at the Centre, should send their applications through proper channel.

The Fellowship Scheme is a continuing one and there is no last date for receipt of applications.

Application Form :

There is no printed form for application. The application may be sent in plain paper giving the following details :

1. Bio-data, along with details of original work.
2. Experience in the field of specialization.
3. Project proposed to be undertaken (A synopsis typed in double space in not more than a thousand words)
4. A copy of recent passport size photograph.
5. Undertaking in the following format to be submitted only after you have been awarded the Fellowship.

I _____________________________________________________________ hereby                                                            (Name)
give an undertaking that consequent upon the award of Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship to me for my project,
“______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________”
I shall prepare the manuscript of my work within a period of three years from the date the Fellowship is availed of by me.

Date:

Signature:

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