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Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla-171005 Phone (0177) 2831376, 2832195 e-mail-
In April 1991, on behalf of the University Grants Commission, the Indian Institute of Advanced Study began functioning as the Inter-University Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences. A part of this programme is to select teachers from colleges and universities to stay at the Institute as Associates.
How to Apply. The interested scholars may apply online by clicking (below) on APPLY NOW. The short-listed scholars would be invited to make a presentation before the Fellowship Award Committee (FAC). Scholars with proven academic credentials, as decided by Screening Committee, may be exempted from this provision.
The IIAS invites applications for award of Fellowships for advanced research in the following areas: (a) Social, Political and Economic Philosophy; (b) Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and Tribal); (c) Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religion;
The Institute's Memorandum of Association has identified the perspectives that should guide research in different areas: These are: The areas of investigation should be such as would promote interdisciplinary research. The areas identified should have deep human significance.
A wide spectrum of Indian political leadership was present - Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Maulana Azad, Liaqat Ali Khan, Bhulabhai Desai, Master Tara Singh and Mohammed Ali Jinnah. Though Mahatama Gandhi was present in Shimla throughout the Conference, he did not personally attend any of the sessions.
The publications of the Institute are available on the website. In case someone wants to purchase the books directly from the Institute order may be placed with the Publication Relations Officer at sales@iias.ac.in. The Institute has over 450 publications to its credit.
The IIAS has a rich and diverse library service. Established in 1965, the Library today is truly a 21st century resource centre. The Library has been established to facilitate, promote and support research to Fellows of the Institute.
Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla-171005 Phone (0177) 2831376, 2832195 e-mail-
For The Tourists. The Viceregal Lodge or presently known as Indian Institute of Advanced Study is a cultural heritage in Shimla. Still the largest in size and marvelous in beauty compared to British time, this Scottish structure was built under the vice royalty of Lord Dufferin between 1884 to 1888. It remained in use as the Viceregal Lodge ...
