Research Recruitment 2026: National Law School of India University (NLSIU)

Research Recruitment 2026: National Law School of India University (NLSIU)

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, invites applications for multiple full-time, contractual research positions. The current openings are distributed across two primary research initiatives: the "Freedom from Violence" project (funded by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj) and the DPIIT Chair on Intellectual Property Rights.

Position Overview

Project and Vacancy Details

Applications are invited for the following roles:

1. Freedom from Violence Project

This project focuses on the capacity building of Elected Women Representatives regarding legal provisions for the safety and security of women and girls.

• Senior Research Associate (01 Post)

  • Educational Qualification: Master's degree in Law, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Public Policy, or allied disciplines.

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in legal and policy research.

  • Remuneration: INR 80,000 – 1,00,000 per month.

• Research Associates (02 Posts)

  • Educational Qualification: BA LLB / BBA LLB / LLB or a Master's degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, or allied disciplines with a minimum of 55% marks.

  • Experience: Graduates with writing and research skills. Post-qualification experience is desirable.

  • Remuneration: INR 50,000 – 55,000 per month.

2. DPIIT Chair on Intellectual Property Rights

The current focus of the chair requires a study on the "Patent Landscape of Cancer Drugs Relevant to India and the impact on Affordability and Accessibility."

• Research Assistants (02 Posts)

  • Educational Qualification: One position requires a graduate degree in the Biomedical field or an MBBS degree. The second position requires a graduate degree in Law.

  • Preference: Candidates holding an MSc or LLM in relevant fields, or possessing patent specialization and empirical research skills, will be given preference.

  • Remuneration: INR 47,000 – 67,000 per month (commensurate with educational qualifications).

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications via the prescribed Google Form available on the official university website.

• Official Website & Application Link: www.nls.ac.in/news-events

• Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026 (17:00 IST)

• Inquiries: recruitment@nls.ac.in

Applicants must ensure all documents, including updated CVs, Statements of Purpose, and relevant writing samples, are uploaded in accordance with the specific requirements of the role they are applying for.