Overview

This fellowship offers young writers, researchers, journalists, and visual storytellers across India the opportunity to explore and examine the financial forces shaping the country’s urban landscape.

Eligibility

Indian citizens below the age of 40 years
Writers working in English or any Indian language
Journalists
Researchers
Independent writers
Visual storytellers

The fellowship particularly encourages applications from women, Dalit communities, Muslim communities, other disadvantaged groups, and regional language writers and researchers.

Benefits

A fellowship grant of ₹20,000
Two months of structured mentorship
Editorial guidance from experienced journalists and sector experts
Opportunities to publish investigative work
A platform to present research findings

The fellowship will begin in August 2026 and run for two months.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit their applications through the official online application form, which should include a research proposal or story idea outlining the tentative title, research focus, key questions to be explored, and the proposed storytelling approach.