India Foundation for the Arts (IFA), based in Bangalore is an independent, grant-making organisation supporting scholars and artists nationwide. The foundation invites proposals for grants to be made under its Arts Research and Documentation programme.

The programme is focused on two main themes:
1. Research and documentation that critically investigates the making of cultural traditions.
2. Research and documentation that seek to put in place or use new methodologies for studying contemporary arts practices.

Scholars, artists and groups who are interested in working on either of these two themes are welcome to apply.
For details and application requirements, visit www.indiaifa.org.
Applications can also be had by writing to Head of Programmes, India Foundation for the Arts, Apurva, Ground Floor, No. 259, 4th Cross, Raj Mahal Vilas Extension II Stage, II block, Bangalore–560094
Tel / fax: 080 - 2341 4681.

E-mail: triptivyas@indiaifa.org

The last date for receiving completed applications is June 30, 2008.