Deadline: 31 August 2018

The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art (FICA) is seeking applications for its Ila Dalmia FICA Research Grant 2018.

Ila Dalmia FICA Research Grant, which is instituted by FICA with the support of art historian and curator Yashodhara Dalmia in the memory of her sister Ila Dalmia, aims to provide an annual grant to support research on Indian modern and contemporary art.

The application is open to individuals who are committed to researching in the field of visual arts with particular focus on Indian modern and contemporary art. This could include important first-hand research and the archiving of art and art historical material, or 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.

Grant Information

The grant amount of Rs. Two Lakhs will focus on supporting an independent, year-long research project by a selected Indian applicant.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must download the application form via given website.

Eligible Country: India

For more information, please visit Ila Dalmia FICA Research Grant 2018.