Last date
31/07/2025
Reward
200,000
Qualification
Arts, Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
ILA DALMIA FICA RESEARCH GRANT
Ila Dalmia FICA Research Grant, instituted by FICA with the support of art historian and curator Yashodhara Dalmia in memory of her sister Ila Dalmia, aims to provide an annual grant to support research on Indian modern and contemporary art. The grant amount of Rs. Two Lakhs will focus on supporting an independent, year-long research project by a selected Indian applicant. The application is open to individuals who are committed to researching in the field of visual arts with a particular focus on Indian modern and contemporary art. This could include important first-hand research and the archiving of art and art historical material, a critical study of Indian art history, art criticism, and practice, or an interdisciplinary analysis of the theory and practice in the visual arts, or studies in the related domains of curation, exhibitions, collection, and the art economy. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name ILA DALMIA FICA RESEARCH GRANT Provided By FICA Purpose To provide an annual grant to support research on Indian modern and contemporary art.
- Region
- Delhi
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Arts, Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/07/2025 The last date to apply for this scholarship is July 31, 2025.
Eligibility
- Applicant should be above 18 years of age at the time of submission of application.
- Applicant should be an Indian citizen.
- Applicant should have a post graduate degree in humanities.
- Applications are open only to individuals.
- The proposal can be part of a larger research project that is currently underway. The applicant must clearly chart out what portion of the research will be undertaken as part of this Grant.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 200,000
- The grant amount of Rs. Two Lakhs will focus on supporting an independent, year-long research project by a selected Indian applicant.
- Applicant will be expected to complete their research within the one year period of the grant.
- Applicant will have to submit two copies of the completed final research paper, with references, bibliography and other documentation material at the end of the one year to FICA.
- She/he will also to provide two interim reports to share the progress on the project.
- Applicant will have to submit a final expense statement with a break-up of the funds received. No. Of Scholarship - 1
Application
Information is not Available Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application details for submission:
- Completed Application Form
- A Research Proposal (max. 2000 words) that gives a short description of the topic of study, research methodology and key research questions.
- The Bibliography for research. Please include images or videos of works to support your proposal if necessary.
- Recent CV.
- A Complete Budget towards which the grant money will be spent (travel, accommodation, books, photocopying, printing, library fees, etc.)
- Two samples of published papers. You can also send an additional sample of unpublished writing.
- Names of two Referees with their complete contact details – name, position, organisation, telephone, email and postal address. For further details, please check- https://ficart.org/call-for-idfrg
Selection process
The application is open to individuals who are committed to researching the field of visual arts with a particular focus on Indian modern and contemporary art. Other Info Ila Dalmia (1944-2003) was a passionate writer in Hindi and English prose and poetry and her interest extended to art, music and theatre. Her home in Delhi which she shared with her partner S.H. Vatsyayan, the legendary Hindi writer, popularly known as 'Ajneya' , was a hub for literary and artistic activities. In addition, the critical magazine for arts and literature Naya Pratik was started by her and Vatsyayan and was highly regarded for its new and experimental writing.
Contact
Address: D-53 Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024, India (Landmark: The closest metro station is the Lajpat Nagar Metro Station) Tele: + 011 46103550 / 65474005 For more information Click here Apply Now https://ficart.org/call-for-idfrg
