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Opportunities

We provide a wide range of life-changing opportunities in various fields to young Indians of exceptional talent, character and motivation.

Scholarships

Baljeet Kaur, Inlaks Scholar 2023

The Inlaks Scholarship

Enables young Indian graduates to pursue postgraduate studies overseas at a top-rated university or institution of their choice.

Fellowships

The Inlaks Fellowship for Social Engagement

Supports graduates and early to mid-career professionals who seek to work on issues, projects, endeavours, or research with a positive impact on society under a mentor of their choice.

The Inlaks-Max Medical Fellowship

Supports young doctors from tier II or III Indian cities to undergo high-quality clinical training and research in established centres. This addresses the lack of access to such training in small cities.

Awards

The Inlaks Fine Art Award

Recognises upcoming artists to undertake independent work in India with a stipulation to attend a recognised Art Residency programme for four weeks during the year.

The Inlaks Theatre Award

Recognises upcoming theatre practitioners to undertake skill enhancement in the field of theatre, by participating in recognised training workshops, residencies etc., under the guidance of a mentor.

Grants

The Inlaks Take-off Grant

Supports young people to realise their potential through constructive projects which foster the growth of individual talent.

The Inlaks Research & Travel Grant

Enables registered PhD students of Indian universities to undertake short-term visits to institutions abroad to collect material, use facilities, and consult experts.

The Inlaks-King’s India Institute Studentship

Enables registered PhD students of Indian universities, to undertake short-term visit to the King’s India Institute, King’s College London to collect material, use facilities, and consult experts.

The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation

Provides seed money for an initial, short research or implementation project in field biology, ecology and conservation for up to one year.

The Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship

Provides performing artists with the opportunity to receive comprehensive, world-class training towards a Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy in collaboration with the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts (ACMA).

The Inlaks-Drama School Mumbai Theatre Studentship

Supports talented theatre professionals to attend a one-year Postgraduate Certificate Course in Acting and Theatre-making in collaboration with the Drama School Mumbai.

The Inlaks-Asia Art Archive Grant

Encourages artists to think through the provocation "What shall we do with the archive?" and invites proposals that demonstrate a critical and imaginative approach around the archive as concept, as systems, and as medium.

Overseas Residencies

Provides young, creative individuals with stimulating exposure to transformational residential experiences. The support is for every aspect of art and culture: creating, studying, curating, directing, producing and performing.

List of residencies currently supported:

Internships

Rohit Negi, Inlaks RS Intern 2021

The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Internship for Field Biology, Ecology and Conservation

Supports young individuals to broaden their experience in biodiversity conservation through attachment to a recognised institution overseas.

Other Opportunities

The Foundation, in addition to its flagship opportunities, supports a wide array of other opportunities.

Past Programmes

The Foundation has, in the past, supported a range of programmes across fields such as Indian Classical Music, Film and Television, and Writing Residencies.

Opportunities Currently Open for Applications

The Inlaks Residency at International Studio and Curatorial Program, New York

Supports a residency at International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in Brooklyn, New York for a curator or an artist from India.

Deadline: 18th October 2024.

The Inlaks-Asia Art Archive Art Grant

Encourages artists to think through the provocation "What shall we do with the archive?" and invites proposals that demonstrate a critical and imaginative approach around the archive as concept, as systems, and as medium.

Deadline: 15th November 2024

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Inlaks Alumni Community

Discover Inlaks alumni across opportunities, years and programmes they were supported for.