NLSIU is inviting applications for four Research Fellow positions under the sixth cohort of the P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research, based in Meghalaya.
About the Organisation
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), commonly referred to as the National Law School (NLS), is a state law university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Established under the Karnataka Act No. 22 of 1986, it is widely regarded as one of the most elite institutions in India for legal education. It has consistently been ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for law.
Eligibility
• NLSIU students who have graduated in the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. and M.P.P. courses
• Domicile citizens of Meghalaya with law degrees from any university
Fellowship details
• Four Research Fellow positions under the sixth cohort of the P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research
• The Fellowship exposes Fellows to the complex social and economic challenges of Meghalaya, a Sixth Schedule State
• Fellows facilitate interventions through analysis of legal and policy frameworks in collaboration with senior policymakers of the Government
• Research Fellows will be jointly mentored by Nodal Officers of the Government of Meghalaya and NLSIU
• Eligible and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed
• Upon selection, the Government of Meghalaya will provide the terms of reference for the Fellowship
Job details
• Position: Research Fellow, P. A. Sangma Fellowship
• Number of positions: 4
• Duration: 12 months, extendable
• Monthly stipend: INR 60,000
• Monthly House Rent Allowance: INR 10,000
• Mode: Onsite
• Location: Meghalaya
• Last date to apply: 9 October 2026, 5 PM (IST)
How to apply
Interested candidates may apply by clicking here.
Eligible candidates are required to submit the application form along with an updated CV/Resume of not more than two pages, a Statement of Purpose of up to 1,000 words, and details and contact information of two references.
