[spsp-members] Archives at NCBS | Obaid Siddiqi Chair 2026-27 | Call for applications

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The Archives at NCBS is delighted to announce a call for the sixth Obaid
Siddiqi Chair in the History and Culture of Science, 2026-27!

Dates for Academic Year 2026-27

Deadline: Sun, Jan 11, 2026

Award Confirmation: April 2026

Duration: ~Aug 2026 - Jul 2027 (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
re-imagine 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.
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