Apply for Tata School of Social Work CRTP Fellowships on LGBTQ+ Health, TISS, under the CARET (Consortium for Advancing LGBTQ+ Health Research, Policy Engagement & Training) Project, which is supported by DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance (IA), invites applications for Clinical Research and Training Programme (CRTP) Fellowships focused on LGBTQ+ Health/ Mental Health
If you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to review the full article to discover important details, including eligibility criteria, funding amounts, the selection process, and application links. If this fellowship resonates with your goals, don’t miss the chance to apply before the deadline!
Last Date of Application: 24th July 2025
Number of positions: 3
Research Focus Areas: (Apply for Tata School of Social Work CRTP Fellowships on LGBTQ+ Health)
- Applicants with interest in the following LGBTQ+ health areas are especially encouraged. However, other
- LGBTQ+ health-related topics will be considered as well:
- LGBTQ+ Ageing and Mental Health
- Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Women – (in)visibility and mental health disparities
- LGBTQ+ couples and families – psychosocial issues and interventions
- Gender Affirmative Services – access, quality, experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons
- Mental Healthcare for LGBTQ+ communities – experiences of LGBTQ+ clients, access, quality
Duration: 3 years, Full-time
Fellowship (Individual Support) Amount: 70,000 per month
Additional Support: Limited funding for data collection and conference related travel (domestic)
Optional PhD pathway: Selected CRTP Fellows will have an opportunity to do their Ph.D. during the fellowship, although this is not mandatory.
Candidates willing to be admitted to the PhD program need to clear the PhD entrance examination conducted by
TISS every year.
Eligibility:(Apply for Tata School of Social Work CRTP Fellowships on LGBTQ+ Health)
- MBBS, BDS, MD/MDS and other medical postgraduate degree holders
- Research focus on LGBTQ+ health/ mental health
- No concurrent fellowships
- Willing to accept CRTP terms & conditions
- Indian citizens
How to apply? (Apply for Tata School of Social Work CRTP Fellowships on LGBTQ+ Health)
Call for applications: Twice a year – June & December until the 3 positions are filled.
Application Process:
- Submit a brief bio sketch & research concept note (not exceeding 1000 words) to the email id given below.
- Screening by the CARET committee
- Shortlisted candidates present their proposal in an interview
- Final selection by panel (which may include a representative from DBT/ Wellcome Trust India Alliance)
Get in Touch
Dr. KP/ K Ranade (they/them)
Assistant Professor
Centre for Health and Mental Health, School of Social Work, TISS Mumbai
tisscaretprojectfellowship2025@gmail.com
Join us in advancing LGBTQ+ health research in India!
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