Pakistan Reader (PR) is an academic initiative within the Conflict Resolution and Peace Research (CRPR) Programme at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) in Bangalore. PR aims to study contemporary Pakistan with a comprehensive and regular focus, build a team of young scholars within India, and create a network of global scholars across the world.
PR offers internships for students and young scholars pursuing Masters, MPhil and Ph.D. It provides young scholars inclusive coverage of social, economic, energy, ethnic and political spheres of Pakistan.
As a part of the research activities, the Course offers internships under three categories: Short-term (3 Months), Long-term (6 Months)
*Currently, the internship is offered only online
The Focus Areas
What to expect?
During the internship, the students will be undertaking the following:
How to apply?
To apply, please send an updated CV along with a cover letter and a reference letter to
pakistanreader@nias.res.in with a cc to subachandran@gmail.com.
The cover letter along with your CV should include:
NIAS has a limited facility for accommodation, which is currently full of regular Ph.D. scholars. However, there are numerous Paying Guest accommodation facilities closer to the Institute. Unfortunately, there is no stipend available. The internship is unpaid. Scholars are expected to take care of their travel and accommodation.