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IGNCA Invites Applications for Prestigious Foreign Associate Fellowship in Conservation Division

IGNCA Opens Applications for Foreign Associate Fellowship in Conservation Opportunity exclusively for foreign nationals with expertise in cultural preservation and international heritage collaboration

By : EduAdvice 2025-07-02 05:24:38

New Delhi, July 2, 2025: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has announced a call for applications for one position of Foreign Associate Fellow in its Conservation Division.

The IGNCA, envisioned as a hub for the integrated study of all art forms with a focus on their interrelation and cultural context, is seeking an internationally experienced professional with cross-disciplinary expertise in communication design, cultural heritage preservation, and research, particularly with a focus on Asia.

This prestigious fellowship is open exclusively to foreign nationals from countries maintaining diplomatic relations with India. Indian citizens are not eligible to apply.

Key Highlights of the Fellowship:

  • Position: Foreign Associate Fellow (01)

  • Division: Conservation

  • Location: IGNCA Headquarters, New Delhi

  • Monthly Honorarium: ₹1,50,000

  • Housing Allowance: ₹50,000 (or accommodation subject to availability)

  • Designation: Equivalent to Associate Professor (administrative purposes)

  • Tenure: Initially one year, extendable based on performance

  • Application Deadline: July 17, 2025

  • Email for Applications: ignca.admn@gmail.com

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Nationality: Foreign nationals only (excluding Indian citizens).

  • Age: Must be under 50 years as on the date of publication.

  • Education: Postgraduate degree in relevant fields such as Conservation, Museology, Art History, Communication in Arts, Design, or Architecture.

  • Experience: At least 20 years of professional experience in relevant fields including conservation, exhibition design, museology, or visual communication.

  • Preferred Background: Experience with reputed international organizations such as UNESCO, ICCROM, GETTY, etc.

  • Language Proficiency: Fluency in English, with working knowledge of at least one Asian and one European language.

Professional Requirements:

Applicants should demonstrate proven expertise in:

  • International cultural cooperation and heritage preservation

  • Project and institutional fund management

  • Event curation, exhibitions, and workshops

  • Arts promotion and community outreach

  • Disaster risk management for cultural assets

  • Publishing and education in arts and heritage

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement exhibitions, workshops, and publications

  • Develop international partnerships and mobilize resources

  • Lead outreach strategies on themes like climate, heritage, digital media

  • Conduct training in areas like visual design, museology, and conservation

  • Contribute to scholarly and institutional publications

Applicants must be willing to relocate to New Delhi for the duration of the fellowship and should possess valid medical and travel insurance. Travel within India may be required as part of the fellowship duties.

For more details and to apply, candidates must email their application documents to ignca.admn@gmail.com by July 17, 2025. This opportunity offers a unique platform for seasoned international professionals to contribute to India’s cultural preservation efforts while engaging in meaningful cross-cultural collaboration.

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