National Law University, Delhi (NLUD), established under the National Law University, Delhi Act, 2007, is a premier law school located in Sector-14, Dwarka, Delhi. As one of India’s prestigious national law universities, it follows the five-year integrated law degree model endorsed by the Bar Council of India. NLUD offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in law and is committed to academic excellence and legal innovation. The governance structure of the University reflects its stature, with the Chief Justice of India or a nominated Senior Supreme Court Judge serving as the Visitor, the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court as the Chancellor, and the Vice-Chancellor overseeing the administration. Over the years, NLUD has emerged as a hub of cutting-edge legal research and interdisciplinary scholarship. The institution continually strives to foster a research-driven environment that contributes meaningfully to the development of Indian legal education and jurisprudence. NLUD’s commitment extends beyond classroom teaching, as it actively supports projects, research initiatives, and partnerships that engage deeply with evolving legal frameworks, institutions, and policies. Through its grant programmes and research centers, the University seeks to promote critical and impactful legal scholarship that addresses the complexities of law and its interaction with society.

National Law University Delhi has introduced a research grant initiative aimed at promoting original and high-impact legal research in India. Under this programme, two annual research grants of ₹5 lakhs each will be awarded to researchers affiliated with Indian academic or research institutions. The initiative welcomes proposals from diverse academic backgrounds, encouraging studies that focus on law, legal institutions, legal culture, and legal policy. Both doctrinal and empirical research methods are accepted, and interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary approaches are particularly encouraged. Proposals utilizing STEM research methodologies are also welcome, as long as they contribute meaningfully to legal understanding. This grant programme is designed to foster innovation in legal research and to deepen the understanding of the legal ecosystem through a variety of scholarly lenses. The goal is to support research that not only contributes to legal scholarship but also addresses pressing societal and institutional challenges through the lens of law. Each grant will be awarded for a one-year duration, during which the research must be completed. This initiative reflects NLUD’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the foundations of legal knowledge and supporting rigorous academic inquiry that bridges theory and practice in meaningful ways.