The International Centre Goa (ICG) is inviting applications for its Scholars-in-Residence Programme 2027, a residency opportunity for academics, journalists, writers and other professionals working on scholarly or literary projects. The programme offers selected applicants 30 days at the Centre in Goa, India, to focus on developing an ongoing book manuscript or other substantial written work.

The residency includes return air travel, a stipend and a food allowance, providing selected scholars and writers with dedicated time to advance projects that have already made significant progress. Applications must be submitted by 3 January 2027.

The International Centre Goa is a non-profit autonomous society established in 1987 and inaugurated in 1996. It serves as a forum for intellectual exchange, bringing together scholars, academics, writers, thinkers and professionals from different fields.

Through its Scholars-in-Residence Programme, ICG supports individuals who need dedicated time and an appropriate environment to advance substantial writing and research projects.

Selected participants will spend 30 days at the International Centre Goa working on their ongoing projects. The programme provides several forms of support:

• Return air travel: Assistance with travel to and from the residency.
• Stipend: Financial support during the residency.
• Food allowance: An allowance to help cover food expenses.
• Dedicated writing time: An opportunity to concentrate on developing a manuscript or other scholarly or literary work.
• Academic and intellectual environment: A setting designed to encourage scholarly exchange and creative work.

Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements outlined by the International Centre Goa. Applicants must be residents of India. The opportunity is therefore not presented as open to applicants residing outside India.

Applicants must already be writing or completing a book manuscript or another scholarly or literary work. The programme is intended for projects that are underway rather than ideas that have not yet progressed beyond the initial planning stage.

Applicants must demonstrate advanced progress on their project. Acceptable evidence may include one or two completed book chapters or other relevant documentation showing the work already undertaken.

To apply for this position, applicants should prepare the following documents:

• Short biography: One to two pages outlining the applicant’s background and relevant professional or academic experience.
• Book project description: A maximum of two pages explaining the proposed work, its subject, objectives and current stage of development.
• Writing sample: One or two chapters from the ongoing book project.
• Applicants should ensure that their materials are clear, well organised and directly relevant to the project they intend to develop during the residency.

Eligible applicants should prepare all three required documents and submit them by email to the programme director.

Email: director@incentgoa.com

Required email subject or application marking: ICG Scholars-in-Residence Programme 2027.

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Paul Olayioye