NIF Translation Fellowship 2025
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The NIF Translation Fellowship 2025, offered by the New India Foundation, is a prestigious opportunity designed to support outstanding translators and scholars. This fellowship aims to facilitate the rendering of high-quality non-fiction works, originally written in various Indian languages, into English.
Selected fellows will receive a substantial fellowship award of ₹6,00,000. This amount is disbursed evenly over a period of 6 months, providing sustained support for the translation project.
Important Dates:
The application deadline for this fellowship is 31 December 2025.
Selection Criteria:
Candidates for the NIF Translation Fellowship 2025 will be selected through a rigorous process:
• Applications will be invited through targeted advertising by the New India Foundation in prominent journals and online platforms.
• The NIF Trustees will meticulously assess all submitted proposals to create a shortlist of eligible candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a thorough interview process. This interview will be conducted by a distinguished jury, comprising the NIF Trustees and other eminent persons from the fields of scholarship, business, and social service.
Contact Details:
For any queries or further information, applicants can reach out to:
New India Foundation
C/o Neev Schools, Yemalur• Kempapura
Main Road, Yemalur, Bengaluru 560037
Email ID: info@newindiafoundation.org
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NIF Translation Fellowship 2025, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• The applicant must be an Indian citizen or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO).
• They must demonstrate strong fluency in both English and the specific Indian language chosen for the translation project.
• The applicant must propose a translation of a significant non-fiction work that was originally written in an Indian language.
• Evidence of prior translation work, relevant research experience, or a suitable academic/professional background is required. This demonstrates the applicant's capability and commitment to translation.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of their application:
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, and any relevant translation or research work.
• A detailed proposal outlining the translation project. This proposal should clearly describe the non-fiction work to be translated, its significance, the proposed approach to translation, and the expected timeline.
• A sample translation of 5 to 10 pages. This sample should ideally be from the proposed work or a similar work, showcasing the applicant's translation style and proficiency.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the NIF Translation Fellowship 2025 by following these steps:
1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button on the relevant application portal.
2. If you are a new user, click on the 'Register' button and complete the required registration details. If you are already registered, log in using your Gmail account, Mobile number, or Email ID.
3. After logging in, locate and click the 'Apply Now' button associated with the fellowship.
4. Fill in all the necessary details in the application form accurately and completely.
5. Finally, click on the 'Submit' Button to finalize your application.