About the Program
The NLSIU Researcher-Fellowships 2026 is offered by the National Law School of India University. This is a prestigious full-time contractual opportunity designed to support law graduates with research experience in developing litigation skills training modules for the NLSIU Fellowships Programme. Selected candidates will receive commensurate with experience, within the range of ₹60,000-₹70,000 for a period of 1 year (extendable based on performance) while working on the Bengaluru campus.
Source: nls.ac.in
What is the Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- hold a Bachelor's degree in law
- have 1-4 years of research experience (with a bachelor's degree) or a master's degree in any discipline
- have proven research activity, including at least one publication or equivalent output
- have excellent writing and editing skills across academic, policy, and public-facing formats
- have strong analytical, collation/synthesis, communication (written and oral), technical, and time-management skills
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master's degree in law
- 1+ years of litigation experience
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the ‘Apply Here’ button under the ‘Researcher – Fellowships’.
Step 4: Fill in your ‘Email ID’ and click on the ‘Next button.
Step 5: Fill in your required details and then click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed with your application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 9 January 2026, 5:00 PM
Benefits
The selected candidate will receive a monthly compensation of ₹60,000-₹70,000 (commensurate with experience) and a one-year contract with the possibility of extension based on performance.
Required Documents
- An updated CV
- A statement of purpose (100-200 words)
- Details of two professional references
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be selected based on eligibility criteria.
More Details about this Scholarship
- This is a full-time contractual position.
- The contract is for one year and is extendable based on performance.
Contact Details
National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
Gnana Bharathi Main Rd, Opp NAAC,
Teachers Colony, Nagarabhavi,
Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560072
Email ID: recruitment@nls.ac.in | Contact Number: 080 23010000 / 080-23213160 / 080 2316 0533
FAQ for this Scholarship
Question: Who is offering the NLSIU Researcher-Fellowships 2026 opportunity?
Answer: The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is offering this opportunity.
Question: What is the compensation for this position?
Answer: The position offers a monthly compensation of ₹60,000-₹70,000, commensurate with experience.
Question: Who is eligible for the NLSIU Researcher-Fellowships 2026?
Answer: Law graduates with a Bachelor's degree in law, with proven 1-4 years of research experience or a master's degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for the fellowship.
Question: What is the last date to apply for the NLSIU Researcher-Fellowships Position 2026?
Answer: The last date to apply for the fellowship is 09 January 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) official portal.
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