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Bhagwan Mahavira
Prakrit Fellowship

A 9-month residential fellowship to study
Prakrit — the Jain Agamic language

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR JAIN STUDIES (ISJS)

Discover the Language of Jain Agamic Literature

The Bhagwan Mahavira Prakrit Fellowship aims to promote and build a cadre of serious scholars well versed in Prakrit, enabling deeper academic engagement with Jain philosophy, texts, manuscripts and traditions.

DURATION

9 Months

Starting from
September, 2026

VENUE

ISJS c/o Abhay Prabhavana

Parwadi, Maval,
Pune, India

ELIGIBILITY

Graduates, Postgraduates and Doctorates in Philosophy, History, Indology, Languages, Linguistics and Religious Studies.

SEATS

10

Selected Scholars

Academic Highlights

Prakrit language fundamentals and grammar
Translation and interpretation of Prakrit texts
Study of Jain manuscripts and inscriptions
Apabhramsha grammar and literature
Introduction to Brahmi script

Fellowship Support

Selected fellows will receive support towards boarding, lodging and study materials. Candidates will be selected through academic evaluation and expert interaction.

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