Short-Term Visiting Fellowship at JSW Centre for the Future of Law, NLSIU Bengaluru (Rolling)
National Law School of India University, Bengaluru.About the Fellowship
The JSW Centre for the Future of Law (JSW-CFL) at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, invites applications for a Short-Term Visiting Fellowship. The Fellowship offers scholars and practitioners a structured period in residence at NLSIU to advance research at the intersection of law, technology, and emerging regulatory challenges. There is 1 vacancy, and applications are considered on a rolling basis.
Thematic Areas
The Centre welcomes applicants whose work engages one or more of its thematic focus areas:
- Law and artificial intelligence
- Data governance and regulation
- Health, biotechnology and ethics
- Risk regulation and regulatory design
- Climate, biodiversity and ecological justice
- Technology and legal system reform
Eligibility
Essential requirements:
- A PhD in law, public policy, or an allied discipline, OR ten years of research/academic experience
- Demonstrated expertise in one of the Centre's thematic areas
- Proven research activity with publications
Desirable: one to three years of post-doctoral experience, strong writing across academic, policy and public formats, and strong analytical and communication abilities.
Duration and Remuneration
The Fellowship is for one trimester during the academic year, with a choice of November 2026-January 2027 or March 2027-May 2027. Remuneration will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the official Google Form and must include a current CV, a Statement of Purpose or a three-minute video (YouTube link), a research proposal of up to 1,000 words, one published writing sample, a no-objection letter (if employed), and two professional references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.