Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research (TNFCR) 2026-27 Notification Out | Apply for Fellow & Research Scholar Awards
Organization
Ministry of Culture
Overview
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ministry of Culture, Government of India |
| Scheme Name | Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research (TNFCR) 2026-27 |
| Post Type | Fellowship |
| Job Category | Central Government |
| Fellowship Type | Full-Time Research Fellowship |
| Application Mode | Offline/As per Official Notification |
| Eligible Candidates | Indian & Foreign Scholars |
| Location | India |
Fellowship Details
| Fellowship Category | Number of Awards | Honorarium |
|---|---|---|
| Tagore National Fellow | Up to 15 per year | ₹80,000 per month |
| Tagore Research Scholar | Up to 25 per year | Up to ₹50,000 per month |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have:
- Excellent academic or professional credentials.
- Significant contribution in their field.
- Published original research papers in reputed journals.
- Published books, research work, or scholarly contributions.
- Expertise in culture, heritage, archaeology, archives, museums, anthropology, history, arts, literature, or related disciplines.
Educational Qualification
Candidates from the following backgrounds may apply:
- Ph.D. Holders
- Postgraduates with significant research experience
- Researchers
- Academicians
- Museum Professionals
- Archivists
- Historians
- Archaeologists
- Cultural Experts
- Heritage Professionals
Research Areas
- Archaeology
- History
- Museum Studies
- Anthropology
- Art & Culture
- Heritage Conservation
- Archives
- Literature
- Performing Arts
- Folk & Tribal Studies
- Cultural Documentation
- Traditional Knowledge Systems
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of Applications
- Expert Committee Evaluation
- Recommendation by Selection Committee
- Final Approval by Ministry of Culture
Benefits
- Monthly Honorarium
- Access to National Cultural Institutions
- Research Support
- Opportunity to Work with Leading Museums and Archives
- National-Level Recognition
Who Can Apply?
- Arts Students
- Humanities Students
- Social Science Students
- History Graduates
- Archaeology Graduates
- Anthropology Graduates
- Literature Scholars
- Museum Studies Candidates
- PhD Scholars
- Experienced Researchers
Engineering and general B.Tech students are typically not the primary target unless their proposed research directly relates to cultural heritage, conservation technology, digital archives, museum technology, or related interdisciplinary areas.
Important Points
- This is a Fellowship Program, not a permanent government job.
- Open to both Indian and foreign nationals.
- Research is carried out at designated cultural institutions.
- Candidates must submit a research proposal relevant to the selected institution.
Source: https://culture.gov.in/files/vacancies_documents/TNFCR%20Advertisement%202026-27.pdf
Important Dates
| 0 | Last Date for Apply: 31 July,2026 |
Streams
Humanities
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