New India Foundation’s Book Fellowship allows fellows to write on different aspects of modern India. From hundreds of applications, the most compelling proposals are selected. NIF is looking for original topics, deep research, and relevance to modern India. The applicant could be a debut writer or a much-published author. NIF is simply looking for applicants who have a unique voice, an original idea and a deep commitment to the project which will result in the completion of a manuscript in the stipulated time.

NIF’s Translation Fellowship seeks to bring historical Indian language works to English. NIF is looking for applicants who are adept in the source language and English, and who have prior experience in translation. NIF selects applicants based on the relevance of their proposal and their ability to translate the original text for a modern audience in the stipulated time. Like the Book Fellowship, the Translation fellowship is open to both published translators and debutants. 

The NIF Book Prize is an annual prize given to the best nonfiction book of the year about India. The Prize is open to publishers who can nominate books, and to individuals who wish to nominate their own books.

While NIF provides a monthly grant to fellows, it also provides substantial editorial support, contact with publishers and agents, mentorship and community guidance.