Impart & Nalli Fellowships 2027-2028

Overview

The Impart & Nalli Fellowships for 2027-2028 are now accepting applications, providing support for projects that aim to generate new interest in South Asia's diverse textile practices among various audiences. This initiative aligns with Nalli Silks' expertise in textile production and design, and Impart's dedication to fostering in-depth research into South Asian art histories. The fellowship specifically encourages research into underexplored textile-related histories, practices, and traditions across the South Asia region. Applicants are invited to propose projects on any textile-centric subject, with particular encouragement for research in areas such as textiles in religious, literary, and mythological contexts; the environmental impact of textile production; endangered traditions; and critical perspectives on textile revivalism and digitisation. Other encouraged topics include labor in textile production, the relationship between textiles and other cultural forms, specific techniques and technologies, South Asian textiles within the global design economy, intellectual property, and socio-cultural aspects of handmade versus industrial textiles. The fellowship aims to support a wide array of project formats, ensuring flexibility for researchers, designers, archivists, journalists, writers, educators, practitioners, collectives, and small organisations. Supported outcomes can include journalistic inquiry, documentary films, archive activation, practice-based research, archive generation, digitisation initiatives, and exhibition or book projects. This broad scope allows fellows to pursue their research through the most appropriate and impactful mediums.

Prizes

Key dates

• Application DeadlineAugust 31, 2026

Eligibility

Applicants must be 18 years or older and their proposed projects must engage with textile practices across the wider South Asia region. Residency location is not restricted. The fellowship welcomes applications from early- and mid-career researchers, designers, archivists, journalists, writers, educators, practitioners, collectives, and small organisations.

How to enter

1. Click the provided application link.
2. Complete and submit the application form.

Sponsors & partners

Resources

• Application Form
• Official Fellowship Page