Applications Open for People’s Archive of Rural India Fellowship 2024-25 (India)

The MMF-PARI Fellowship 2024-25 offers Indian citizens a chance to document rural art and craft traditions, with a grant of Rs. 1 lakh. Applications open until December 10, 2024.

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Applications Open for People’s Archive of Rural India Fellowship 2024-25 (India)

Important Dates:

  • Post Date: October 29, 2024
  • Deadline: December 10, 2024

Donor Name: Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation
Category: Fellowship

The Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation (MMF), in collaboration with People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI), is inviting applications for the MMF-PARI Fellowship. This year, special preference will be given to proposals focusing on voices of marginalized communities and under-represented art forms and traditions.


Focus Areas:

The proposal should explore one or more of the following areas:

  • Living art and craft traditions
  • Social and cultural context of artisan communities
  • Art and craft in a contemporary context
  • The role of technology in artisans' lives and practice
  • Public forums for arts (e.g., festivals, rituals, ceremonies)
  • New or unusual materials in arts and crafts
  • Collaborations between artists
  • Local cuisines and unique food practices of rural India

Funding Information:

  • Fellowship Award: Rs. 1 lakh (includes all project costs such as travel and equipment)
  • Honorarium: Rs. 2,000 to the artisan(s) featured in each story

Expected Output:

Fellows are required to submit 4 multimedia stories to PARI, which can be in the form of:

  • Text articles with photos
  • Video films of 5-10 minutes with a brief write-up
  • Photo stories

Possible output combinations include:

  • 2 text stories with photos + 1 photo essay + 1 video film
  • 2 photo stories + 2 video films
  • 3 text stories with photos + 1 photo story

Timeline for Submission: Fellows must submit one story every alternate month to complete the fellowship in the stipulated time.

Copyright: The copyright for all stories and materials will jointly belong to the Fellow, PARI, and MMF.


Eligibility Criteria:

  • Indian citizens living and working in India
  • Applicants must be 18 years or older
  • Applications accepted from individuals or teams of two (Note: Fellowship amount of Rs. 1 lakh will be shared by the team)

Application Requirements:

  1. Proposal: A detailed proposal with 4-6 story ideas/pitches focusing on the art, craft, or artisanal communities to be covered.

    • Timeline: Stories must be submitted between February 1 and September 30, 2025.
    • Undertaking: Each proposal must include a statement confirming that only original stories will be submitted.
  2. Resume/CV:

    • Include contact information (email, postal address, phone number) and links to professional work.
    • Share photographs/videos via Google Drive link or YouTube.
    • Include current employment details or ongoing projects.
    • Team applications should include the Resume/CV of both team members in a single PDF.

For more information, visit the Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation’s website: MMF-PARI Fellowship 2024-2025 Call for Proposals

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