Research & Scholarship

Advancing the study of Indian democracy, governance and political history.

What We Offer

Research at PMML

Library Access

80,000+ volumes available to registered researchers with full OPAC search.

Fellowships

Annual fellowships for doctoral and post-doctoral scholars studying Indian democracy.

Publications

Peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, research papers, and annual reports.

Recent Work

Publications

Book

India's Constitutional Foundations

Edited volume · 2024

A comprehensive study of the Constituent Assembly debates and the formation of India's constitutional framework.

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Monograph

Prime Ministers and Economic Policy

Research monograph · 2023

Examining the economic policy decisions of successive Indian Prime Ministers from 1947 to the present.

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Journal

Democratic Transitions

Journal vol. 12 · 2024

Studies in electoral democracy, coalition politics, and governance transitions in post-independence India.

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Paper

Diplomatic Legacy

Research paper collection · 2023

An analysis of India's foreign policy legacy across different Prime Ministerial tenures.

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PMML Fellowships

Research Fellowships

PMML offers annual fellowships to researchers and scholars engaged in the study of Indian political history, democratic governance, and the legacies of India's Prime Ministers. Fellowships range from one to twelve months with financial support up to ₹50,000 per month.

3Fellowship tiers

₹50KMax monthly support

12Months max duration

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Applications open · Last date: 31 Aug 2025