This year, the Fellowship theme chosen is Community Philanthropy. Hence the research proposals focusing on the following sub-themes would be encouraged. While these are indicative themes, researchers are invited to send proposals related to any themes related Community Philanthropy.

• The concept of community philanthropy and its role in promoting inclusive development.
• Sustainability and scalability of community-led philanthropic initiatives for inclusive development.
• Drivers, Barriers, and Motivation of community philanthropy in India.
• Intersectionality of community philanthropy and gender equality in promoting inclusive development in India.
• Role of community philanthropy in addressing socio-economic disparities in India.
• Community Philanthropy and empowerment of marginalized communities.
• Exploring innovative approaches and best practices in community philanthropy for inclusive development in India.
• History of Community Philanthropy in India.
• Models of community philanthropy and its regional variations in rural India.
• Role of Community Philanthropy in addressing Marginalization and Exclusion.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

• Last date for receiving queries related to the proposal: 28th August, 2023
• Extended date for submission of proposals: 31st August, 2023
• Announcement of final selection results: 29th September, 2023
• Commencement of cohort: 23rd October, 2023

For any queries, please write to Pratyush Singh at [email protected] with the subject line “ISDM-CPID Research Fellowship Program 2023”