Overview
The NXT Fellowship views the 8-day immersion not as a conclusion, but as the launchpad for serious policy work.
The NXT Research Grant is dedicated to ensuring your insights on India transform into lasting, globally relevant policy analysis.
What is the NXT Research Grant?
The grant is awarded to a select group of high-performing fellows who demonstrate the potential to translate their initial policy work into an impactful, long-form research paper.
It is a commitment from the NXT Foundation to support and publish work that accurately captures India’s strategic transformation.
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Grant Value |
$1,500 USD |
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Primary Goal |
To facilitate the expansion of your fellowship into a 3,500-word research paper.
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Funding Scope |
Funding is strictly intended for direct research costs, professional editing, data acquisition, and academic support. |
The NXT Frontier
Successful grant recipients will have their final, accepted papers featured prominently in our annual publication: The NXT Frontier.
This publication shall be distributed globally to governments, policy institutes, universities, and decision-makers, providing a powerful platform for your research.
The research abstracts and papers will also be permanently archived and featured on the NXT website. Our aim is to ensure your research not only gains insight but also gains immediate global influence.
Grant Payout Structure
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Amount |
Description |
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Selection |
50% ($750) |
Upon formal selection as a grant recipient, to initiate major research efforts. |
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First Draft Submission |
25% ($375) |
Upon timely submission of the complete 3,500-word first draft. |
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Final Acceptance |
25% ($375) |
Upon final acceptance of the paper for publication in The NXT Frontier. |
Conditions of the Grant
The NXT Research Grant is a non-residential honorarium for research and publication costs only.
- The $1,500 USD grant does not cover any personal expenses, travel costs, visa fees, or accommodation outside of the officially scheduled 8-day NXT Fellowship program.
- Recipients must adhere to the editorial timeline and submission requirements provided by the NXT editorial team.