ICG Scholars-in-Residence programme 2020

Thomas Manuel was selected for the 2020 Scholars-in-Residence award for his book Opium Inc.

Opium Inc. – Book discussion with Thomas Manuel, 21st August 2021 – YouTube

Opium Inc. – Thomas Manuel: Amazon.in: Books

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

 The International Centre Goa (ICG) invites academics, journalists, writers and others to apply for the ICG Scholars-in-Residence Programme – 2020. This year, ICG will select one applicant to spend 30-45 days at ICG between May and October 2020.

Eligibility

  1. Applicants must be residents of India;
  2. Applicants must be currently writing/completing a book manuscript, a report (10,000 words or more) or any other scholarly/literary work; and
  3. Applicants must be able to convincingly show in their application their progress in the ongoing project (1-2 book chapters or some other documentation).

Note: The programme is not open to those who are yet to begin work on a project.

Terms and conditions

  1. The selected applicant will be required to make a public presentation (typically a lecture) near the completion date of their 30/45 days at ICG.
  2. The ICG Scholars-in-Residence programme will cover the following expenses:
  • Air travel (economy) to and from Goa;
  • Complimentary accommodation for self (and spouse/partner) at ICG for 30-45 days;
  • Food expenses of Rs. 1,000 per day for single person and Rs. 1,800 for couples at ICG;
  • Transport allowance of Rs. 15,000/20,000 for 30/45 days;
  • A stipend of Rs. 75,000-1,00,000 for 30 days or higher on the basis of seniority, the nature of ongoing work or on some other criteria as determined by ICG.

All applications – clearly marked as “ICG Scholars-in-Residence Programme 2020” – must be sent by email on or before 30th April 2020 to: director-icg@incentgoa.com.

Note: ICG reserves the right to amend the rules and terms and conditions of the Scholars-in-Residence Programme.