Eklavya 2.0 – Ph.D. Colloquium 2026 at NLU Delhi
About Eklavya 2026
Doctoral research often sets the direction of a scholar’s future work. It is at this stage that the terms of inquiry are first seriously tested, where concepts are sharpened, commitments clarified, lines of argument made defensible, and where intellectual habits begin to take durable shape. As inferred from Lev Vygotsky, “social interaction precedes development; consciousness and cognition are the end product of socialization and social behavior.”
In this sense, doctoral work is most effectively developed through processes of critical review and constructive scholarly feedback, enabling research to be rigorously challenged, sharpened, and advanced through interdisciplinary engagement.
Recognizing the value of such sustained intellectual exchange, National Law University Delhi (NLUD) presents Eklavya 2.0 – Ph.D. Colloquium (2026) is a vibrant forum for multidisciplinary academic engagement among doctoral scholars in law and social sciences.
The Colloquium offers an academic space for scholars to present and refine their research, critically situate their work, and engage in peer learning and mentorship, fostering rigorous intellectual exchange across disciplines.
Eligibility
In 2026, Eklavya 2.0 extends an open invitation to all doctoral scholars from within and beyond NLUD, engaged in contemporary legal themes or in non law disciplines but working on legal/justice/policy issues from an interdisciplinary perspective, to submit their research proposals. Selected participants will present their work and engage in intensive discussions and feedback sessions before expert panels classified based on their subject area.
To ensure convenience and enable broad participation, travel allowance and accommodation will be provided to all selected participants. From this cohort, a small number of promising scholars will be invited to join NLUD as ‘Research Affiliates’, continuing to develop their research with sustained and structured institutional support.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.
- RESEARCH PROPOSAL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONTENTS (MAX 2000 WORDS, EXCLUDING FOOTNOTES):
Introduction
Literature Review
Statement of Problem and its
Relevance of Study
Research Questions and Scope of
Research
Methodology
Citation Style: OSCOLA or APA - LATEST CV
- PH.D. ID PROOF
Plagiarism & AI Policy
- As per the applicable UGC (Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2018, applicants shall ensure the similarity index is under 10%.
- Applicants shall mandatorily disclose the use of any AI tools, affirming that the intellectual content is their own, and ensure AI content (AI-generated text and AI-paraphrased text) stays below the threshold of 10%.
Accommodation & Honorarium
- A participating grant of Rs. 5000/ will be paid to the selected candidates to facilitate participation in the two-day workshop.
- Accommodation will be provided on a double-sharing basis.
Contact
For all queries, please contact eklavya@nludelhi.ac.in
