ICG Scholars in Residence Programme 2023

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The International Centre Goa (ICG) invites academics, journalists, writers and others to apply for the ICG Scholars-in-Residence Programme 2023. ICG will select one or more applicants to spend 30 days at ICG to work on her book project.

 

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.

 

How to apply

Please submit the following as part of your application:

  1. A short bio (1-2 pages);
  2. Description of book project (max. 2 pages); and
  3. Sample writing (one or two chapters from the ongoing book project).

 

All applications – clearly marked as “ICG Scholars-in-Residence Programme 2023” – must be sent by email on or before 30th April 2023 to: director@incentgoa.com.

 

Terms and conditions

  1. The selected applicant will be required to make a public presentation (typically a lecture) during the period of her stay at ICG.
  2. The ICG Scholars-in-Residence programme will cover the following expenses:
    • Return air travel (economy);
    • Complimentary accommodation for self (and spouse/partner) at ICG for 30 days; and
    • A stipend of Rs. 4,000 per day for the 30-day period.

 

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