Obaid Siddiqi Chair

Obaid Siddiqi Chair in the History and Culture of Science, 2025-26


Call for applications



Deadline: Fri, Jan 10, 2025
Award Confirmation: April 2025
Duration: ~Aug 2025 - Jul 2026 (Start and end dates are flexible; the duration is one year)

Application details: https://archives.ncbs.res.in/os

Overview: The Obaid Siddiqi Chair will be awarded to a distinguished scholar with a substantial body of work that deepens our understanding of the history and culture of science. The applicant will be someone who is known for transcending disciplinary boundaries in their work and engaging with the public. The Chair will work closely with the Archives at NCBS to reimagine the role of the archive in both academic and the public spaces. This position is made possible with generous support from TNQ Foundation.

Duration: 12 months, in residence on the NCBS campus in Bangalore.

Eligibility: We invite applications from individuals around the world. There are no restrictions on the applicant’s discipline or on completed levels of education. Applicants could see their time at NCBS as a way to develop existing projects further. We look forward to applicants from wide-ranging fields such as history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, law, literature, journalism, archaeology, art, architecture, education, economics, engineering and the sciences.

Compensation and benefits: The Chair will be paid a monthly senior faculty-level salary commensurate with institute norms. NCBS will also provide campus housing for one year, and support toward some research expenses.