NIF Translation Fellowship 2025 – Check Details Here

1. Organizing Body :
The New India Foundation (NIF) has announced applications for the NIF Translation Fellowship Program. The foundation aims to encourage translators who can bring Indian regional literature to global readers by translating them into English.
2. Objective of the Program :
The main objective of this fellowship is to translate significant, intellectual, and valuable literary works written in Indian languages into English.
Through this initiative, NIF wants to promote cultural exchange and showcase India’s regional literary heritage to the international audience.
3. Eligible Indian Languages :
The fellowship covers ten major Indian languages, including:
Hindi, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, Odia, and Kannada.
4. Nature of Work under Fellowship :
Selected fellows will translate books or important texts from one of the above Indian languages into English.
The translation must maintain the originality, style, and cultural essence of the source text.
The fellows will be supported with financial assistance and mentorship for completing their work within a specific time frame.
5. Application Process :
Interested candidates can apply online through the official link provided by the foundation: (https://tinyurl.com/3smvatvt)
Applicants are required to submit their personal details, background in translation, and a sample of their previous work (if available).
6. Application Deadline :
The last date to apply is December 31, 2025.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
7. Benefits of the Fellowship :
1. Opportunity to work with one of India’s leading cultural foundations.
2. Recognition as a NIF Translation Fellow.
3. Stipend and resources to complete the translation work.
4. Exposure to literary networks and publishing opportunities.
8. Who Can Apply :
1. Translators, writers, researchers, or language experts with a strong command over both English and any of the listed Indian languages.
2. Applicants with previous translation experience will be given preference.
9. Program Impact :
The NIF Translation Fellowship aims to bridge the gap between regional Indian literature and global readership. By translating important works into English, it helps preserve the essence of Indian culture and makes it accessible to a wider audience worldwide.