ICG Scholars-In-Residence Programme 2020
Thomas Manuel was selected for the 2020 Scholars-in-Residence award for his book Opium Inc.
Opium Inc. – Book discussion with Thomas Manuel, 21st August 2021 – YouTube
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The International Centre Goa (ICG) invites academics, journalists, writers and others to apply for the ICG Scholars-in-Residence Programme – 2020. This year, ICG will select one applicant to spend 30-45 days at ICG between May and October 2020.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be residents of India
- Applicants must be currently writing/completing a book manuscript, a report (10,000 words or more) or any other scholarly/literary work
- Applicants must be able to convincingly show in their application their progress in the ongoing project (1-2 book chapters or some other documentation)
Note: The programme is not open to those who are yet to begin work on a project.
Terms and conditions
- The selected applicant will be required to make a public presentation (typically a lecture) near the completion date of their 30/45 days at ICG
- The ICG Scholars-in-Residence programme will cover the following expenses
- Air travel (economy) to and from Goa;
- Complimentary accommodation for self (and spouse/partner) at ICG for 30-45 days;
- Food expenses of Rs. 1,000 per day for single person and Rs. 1,800 for couples at ICG;
- Transport allowance of Rs. 15,000/20,000 for 30/45 days;
- A stipend of Rs. 75,000-1,00,000 for 30 days or higher on the basis of seniority, the nature of ongoing work or on some other criteria as determined by ICG.
All applications – clearly marked as “ICG Scholars-in-Residence Programme 2020” – must be sent by email
on or before 30th April 2020 to: director-icg@incentgoa.com.
Note: ICG reserves the right to amend the rules and terms and conditions of the Scholars-in-Residence Programme.