CALL FOR FELLOWS: BITS LAW SCHOOL
About bits school
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India since 1964. BITS Pilani was declared an institution of Eminence’ by the Government of India, has 5 campuses in Pilani, Dubai, Hyderabad.
About the Fellowship
The Fellowship provides a platform to undertake legal and policy research in contemporary areas of technology innovation in wireless, information & communication technologies (ICTs). Patents are essential to the creation and functioning of technical standards in fast moving communication technologies, such Wi-Fi and 5G/6G, help consumers, industries, and nations in more ways than one. As one of the fastest growing markets globally, India is moving towards being an innovation-driven economy with impetus on domestic R&D, in-house innovation, facilitation to technology startups, and protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR) for shared prosperity of society
Tentative Timeline of the Fellowship
Proposals to be submitted by 1 April 2025 and decisions to be communicated to selected Fellows by 30 April 2025
The first three meetings are tentatively scheduled on 15 May, 20 August and 20 November
Presentation of final research in a conference tentatively in February2026 followed by announcement of the award
Who can apply?
Scholars, lawyers and researchers residing in India and working / studying in law, policy, technology, and business with interest in the above-mentioned areas, especially tech innovation & IPRs in startups in India, are welcome to apply.
Students in advanced stages of law school, postgraduate students enrolled in a law program, registered PhD / post-doc students, early-stage lawyers, and law researchers in research organizations are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to apply?
If you are interested in the Innovation Law & Policy Fellowship 2025, then send us a brief research proposal (up to 3 pages) with an updated CV to crisp@bitslawschool.edu.in by 1st April, 2025. You are encouraged to share writing samples. For more details, please visit https://www.bitslawschool.edu.in/CRISP.