Tagore National Fellowship 2026: ₹80,000 Monthly Honorarium
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Quick answer
The Tagore National Fellowship provides a monthly honorarium of ₹80,000, house rent allowance up to 30%, and research support to academics. It is open to Indian and foreign scholars with strong credentials. Apply by submitting the application form to a chosen nodal institution.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹80,000 per month honorarium |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Culture |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research is a central scheme launched by the Ministry of Culture to invigorate cultural institutions across India. It invites distinguished scholars and academicians to affiliate with participating institutions—both MoC and non‑MoC—to conduct research projects that utilise the institutions’ unique resources. Fellows receive a competitive honorarium, housing support, contingency grants, and infrastructural assistance, while the institutions benefit from fresh academic insights and publications. The fellowship is limited to 15 awards per year, each lasting up to two years, with a maximum extension of one year in exceptional cases.
Benefits
- Honorarium of ₹80,000 per month for foreign or non‑MoC fellows
- House Rent Allowance up to 30% of honorarium
- Settling allowance of ₹1.00 lakh for outstation movement
- Contingency grant up to ₹2.50 lakhs per annum for academic trips
- Infrastructural support (computer, workspace, library access)
- Conference support up to ₹1.00 lakh per annum
- Travel reimbursement for foreign fellows
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Academic or professional credentials with significant contributions
- 5 years of research or arts experience
- At least two single‑authored monographs
- Strong reputation in the field of the nodal institution
- Previous engagement with major projects at the nodal institution
- No re‑application after award
- Open to Indian and foreign nationals
- Foreigners not exceeding one‑third of total fellowships
Documents required
- Identity proof (Aadhaar Card)
- Passport‑size photograph
- Academic qualification certificates
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Details of publications
- Write‑up of proposed research
- Short write‑up on benefit to nodal institution
- NoC if a central/state government employee
- Any other required documents
How to apply
- 1The Ministry of Culture advertises the fellowship in newspapers and on its website.
- 2Eligible fellows submit the application form to a chosen nodal institution.
- 3The application must include required documents and a declaration of completion of the fellowship.
- 4The Institution Level Search‑cum‑Screening Committee reviews and shortlists candidates.
- 5The National Selection Committee makes the final selection.
- 6Selected fellows receive the honorarium and other benefits as per the scheme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research” Scheme?+
The Scheme has been introduced to invigorate and revitalize the various institutions under the Ministry of Culture (MoC) and other identified cultural institutions in the country, by encouraging Fellows/academicians to affiliate themselves with these institutions to work on projects of mutual interest.
Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?+
Institutions under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Who are eligible to apply under the scheme?+
Fellows who have sound academic or professional credentials and have made significant contributions to knowledge in their respective fields will be eligible to apply for Tagore National Fellowship.
What is the number of fellowships awarded annually?+
The scheme envisages the granting of up to 15 Fellowships in a year.
Can both the Indian and the foreign nationals apply under this scheme?+
Yes, the Scheme will be open to both Indian and foreign nationals. However, the proportion of foreigners will not normally exceed one–third of the total fellowships awarded in a year.
Who is given preference under this scheme?+
The fellows who have 5 years of experience in conducting/guiding research or the same experience in performing/any other arts will be given preference.
Can a candidate apply again for a fellowship under this scheme, Once awarded a Tagore National Fellowship?+
No, once awarded a Tagore National Fellowship, the candidate cannot apply again for the fellowship under this scheme, either at the same or any other institution covered under the Scheme.
How much will the monthly fellowship be given to the eligible fellow?+
A Fellow from abroad or from a set-up other than University, College, Research Institute or Government service, or who has retired from active service and/or is on pension, would be entitled to a fixed honorarium of ₹80,000 per month.
How much will the contingency grant to be paid to the eligible fellows?+
All fellows under Non‑MoC institutions who take up the Fellowship under the Scheme will be reimbursed, on an 'actual' basis, contingent expenses for making academic trips, engaging research assistants, etc. up to a maximum ceiling of ₹2.50 lakhs per annum, during the tenure of Fellowship subject to verification of requisite bills by the Nodal Institutions.
What is the duration of the fellowship?+
The duration of the Fellowship will be for a maximum period of two years.
Will the fellows be entitled to receive a House Rent Allowance?+
Yes, the selected Fellow will be entitled to receive a House Rent Allowance of up to 30% of the honorarium.
How can an applicant apply for the scheme?+
The applicants may submit their application form, prepared according to the prescribed guidelines of the Scheme, to any one of the Nodal Institutions of his/her choice depending upon the area of research proposed to be undertaken.
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