Objectives :

• To encourage and motivate in-depth research on built and cultural heritage in specific towns and regional geographies of India.
• To draw from the research and build action plans for intervention in select locations in due time.
• To explore multi-stakeholder partnerships for better heritage conservation.
• To instill a sense of pride and co-ownership for India’s built heritage among its citizens.

Themes and areas of focus:

Applicants from all over India are welcome to elaborate and interpret the themes based on their personal knowledge and a more comprehensive vision for the preservation of lesser-known facets of Indian heritage, communities, and practices. The fellowship encourages -

• Fresh perspectives on the tangible and intangible heritage across India.
• Amplification of local voices and throwing light on local conditions to better understand the deeper issues with regards to heritage-driven development.
• Explaining the interconnectedness of community-based planning, technology-driven conservation, community development initiatives, strategic partnerships, and social justice for communities, with the tangible and intangible heritage in a given area.

Eligibility:

• Fellowships are available to students and faculty of liberal arts, researchers, journalists, architects, or freelancers.
• Candidates with prior professional or academic familiarity with the subject under application may be given preference.
• People of all genders and sexual orientations are eligible to apply.
• Applicants should be of Indian origin residing in India and have an Indian bank account.

Language:

The content must be submitted by the Fellowship applicants in English.

Deliverables:

Each Fellowship should consist of the following deliverables:

• An Introductory article (1200–1500 words) is the anchor article that introduces the readers to the subject. It should include the main features of the subject, address core issues, summarize existing literature and present the scope of further intervention. The article should include a list of references and resources.
• 3 Allied articles (600–800 words) should focus on specific themes within the broader subject covered in the introductory article. It should include a list of references and resources.
• An Image Gallery (30–50 images with captions) will constitute the visual documentation of the subject along with basic captions for each image. (a photographer will be assigned by InterGlobe Foundation. Each fellow will work with the photographer to document their subject).
• A strategic intervention plan highlighting a community-centric approach for sustainable development which would result in safeguarding the tangible and intangible heritage in the area. (A prescribed format will be shared for this).

Broadcasting

All content produced through the Fellowships will be made available to the public in general, academic forums, civil society, state, and development practitioners through multiple forums by the InterGlobe Heritage Fellowships, InterGlobe Foundation, and its affiliates.

Ownership

Fellows will retain authorship of the final pieces/articles/photographs; they are free to publish the insights of their research efforts, with appropriate acknowledgement to the InterGlobe Heritage Fellowships and InterGlobe Foundation, in accordance with the terms of use of the InterGlobe Foundation name, mark and other intellectual property as may be communicated by InterGlobe Foundation. Fellows will also inform the InterGlobe Foundation about the publication of their work. InterGlobe Foundation too will have the copyright to collate and publish all articles and photographs and produce a compendium/distribution material with due acknowledgement to all fellows and their work.

Essentials for application

The following materials are to be submitted as a part of the application:

1. Resume of not more than 2 pages.
2. A proposal of 1000–1500 words. It should highlight the subject, scope of work, methodology, timeframe, and familiarity with existing literature/work on the subject.
3. A writing sample (previously written essay) of at least 1000 words.
4. Statement of Purpose of 500 words. The Statement of Purpose should answer the following questions - Why this fellowship? Why this topic of fellowship? The possible impact of your fellowship on the local community etc.
5. Two references with their names, phone numbers, and email addresses separately. These should be professional or academic references, personal references will not be entertained

Selection Criteria

All fellowship proposals will be assessed by the Fellowship Jury. Shortlisted applicants will have to make themselves available for a video call with the jury if required. Short-listed applicants will have the opportunity to share their ideas and plans, in conversation with members of the IGF jury and assessment team.

Proposals are evaluated according to the following criteria:

• The overall quality and clarity of the proposal.
• The subject and its relevance.
• Clarity about the purpose and deliverables of the fellowship.
• Anticipated results: it should be apparent how the documentation will help the concerned communities and suggest a valuable step in furthering the IGF strategic vision of promoting and preserving Indian heritage and culture.

For more information on Jury Members, Click Here.

Terms and Duration:

• Four fellowships of INR 1,50,000 each will be awarded.
• The fellowship amount will be released in installments against specific deliverables. Any other expenditure incurred by the fellows will not be entertained by IGF.
• Fellows are free to continue their primary occupation.
• The duration of the fellowship is three months beginning November 1, 2022.
• The proposal will not be eligible if it is part of a submission to any academic institution or if the applicant is already receiving funding for the said proposal.
• The proposal must be feasible within the resources that IGF has to offer, and within the timescale specified.
• Once appointed, the fellowships shall be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions as stipulated in the memorandum of understanding entered between the fellows and InterGlobe Foundation at a later stage.

The last date for the submission of completed applications is September 15, 2022.

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