Position: Chanakya-Bose Fellowship

Subhas Chandra Bose Chair on International Relations at Chanakya University

Subhas Chandra Bose Resident Fellowship (2026–27)

About the Chair The Subhas Chandra Bose Chair on International Relations is a flagship initiative of the School of Law, Governance and Public Policy at Chanakya University, Bengaluru. The Chair focuses on high-impact interdisciplinary research in international relations, strategic studies, foreign policy, regional cooperation, and emerging global challenges, particularly from an Indian and Asian perspective. The Chair is currently led by Ashok K. Kantha as the Inaugural Chair Professor.

For more visit: https://chanakyauniversity.edu.in/research-chairs/subash-chandra-bose-chair-professorship-on-international-relations-slgpp/

Fellowship Details

Duration: 12 Months

Mode: Residential Fellowship at Chanakya University, Bengaluru

Number of Fellowships: 01

Areas of Interest

Applicants may propose research projects in areas including, but not limited to:

- India and its Neighbourhood
- South Asian regionalism and connectivity




- India’s foreign and security policy
- Indo-Pacific and maritime governance
- Civilisational perspectives in international relations

Role and Expectations of the Fellow The Resident Fellow will be expected to:

- Undertake independent and team-oriented research under the guidance of the Chair
- Contribute to policy briefs, issue papers, working papers, and publications
- Participate in seminars, conferences, roundtables, and academic discussions
- Support research initiatives related to neighbourhood studies and regional affairs
- Engage with students, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners
- Contribute to the intellectual and academic activities of the Chair

Eligibility

Applications are invited from

- Doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers
- Policy professionals and practitioners
- Individuals with demonstrated interest in International Relations, Strategic Studies, Public Policy, or Area Studies

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