The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), USA, has invited applications for the India Digital Society Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027.
The one-year residential fellowship begins on January 15, 2027, and is based at the University of Pennsylvania Institute for the Advanced Study of India (UPIASI) in New Delhi.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹1,00,000 and a research grant of ₹1,50,000 to support project-related expenses.
The last date to submit applications is November 10, 2026.
India Digital Society Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Name | India Digital Society Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 |
| University | University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) |
| Research Centres | CASI and CARGC |
| Host Institution | University of Pennsylvania Institute for the Advanced Study of India (UPIASI) |
| Fellowship Type | Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Duration | One year |
| Commencement Date | January 15, 2027 |
| Fellowship Location | New Delhi, India |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹1,00,000 (subject to TDS) |
| Research Grant | ₹1,50,000 |
| Eligibility | PhD holders |
| Application Deadline | November 10, 2026 |
| Application Mode | |
| Official Email | [email protected] |
Responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Fellow
The selected Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the supervision of Dr. Aswin Punathambekar, Director of CARGC.
The major responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with researchers at CARGC and CASI on a South Asian internet history project.
- Conducting primary archival research and oral history interviews.
- Preparing policy white papers that translate academic research findings into practical recommendations for policymakers, industry leaders, technology professionals, and civil society organisations.
- Coordinating a summer fellowship programme and supporting graduate students and independent scholars in conducting oral history interviews.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold a PhD degree at the time of appointment.
- Applicants should have a research focus in internet and digital studies, particularly with attention to South Asia.
candidates with academic backgrounds in the following disciplines are particularly encouraged:
- Media and Communication Studies
- Cultural Anthropology
- History
- South Asian Studies
- Related disciplines
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit the following materials by November 10, 2026.
- Cover letter (2 single-spaced pages), outlining research interests and relevance to the India Digital Society Lab
- Current CV (2 pages)
- Writing Sample (10-12 pages, double-spaced)
- Names and contact information for two references
All materials must be sent as a single PDF document to [email protected].
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Commencement | January 15, 2027 |
| Application Deadline | November 10, 2026 |
| Fellowship Duration | One year |