Application Deadline:
31 March 2026
About Organisation
Child Rights and You (CRY) is one of India’s leading child rights organisations, working to ensure that every child enjoys a happy, healthy, and dignified childhood. Rooted in the principles of justice, equity, and respect, CRY mobilises individuals, communities, institutions, and governments to take responsibility for the situation of deprived children. Through research, advocacy, and partnerships, the organisation strives to protect, promote, and honour child rights across India, enabling children to realise their full potential in a society committed to their well-being.
About the Grant
The National Child Rights Research Fellowship (NCRRF), initiated in 2006, is a prestigious research fellowship awarded annually to a maximum of five fellows. The fellowship supports rigorous, ethical, and rights-based research on critical child rights issues in India. Fellows conduct in-depth studies that contribute to evidence-based advocacy and policy discourse while setting benchmarks for social research methodologies, ethics, and data collection involving children. The program also nurtures fellows as ambassadors for child rights, strengthening their ability to analyse and address children’s issues through a critical and ethical lens.
Who can Apply?
Applicants must be Indian citizens residing in India and should be 18 years of age or older at the time of application. The fellowship is open to individuals with a strong interest in child rights research and social justice. Proposals submitted for this fellowship must be original and should not be part of any other academic submission or funded research project. Applicants who have already received funding for the same research proposal or have submitted it elsewhere will be considered ineligible. A demonstrated commitment to ethical research practices and child-centric perspectives is essential.
How to Apply?
Applicants are required to complete the prescribed application forms and submit them along with a writing sample and two professional references. The completed application package must be sent via email with the specified subject line. All documents should clearly outline the proposed research focus, methodology, and relevance to child rights in India. Only complete applications submitted within the stipulated timeline will be considered.
Application Deadline
Applications for the National Child Rights Research Fellowship 2026 must be submitted by 31 March 2026, adhering strictly to the prescribed format and submission guidelines to ensure eligibility.
Last Date To Apply
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