Heritage Research Fellowship
15 May – 15 July | 2 Months
About the Fellowship
The Urban Heritage Research Fellowship is an immersive, research-driven program designed for individuals interested in exploring cities as layered cultural systems.Fellows will engage deeply with three historically significant cities—Bhuj, Vadnagar, and Ahmedabad—through a combination of archival research, fieldwork, interviews, mapping, and multimedia documentation.The program bridges academic research and public storytelling, encouraging participants to produce critical, narrative, and visual outputs.
What You Will Do
1. Research & Reading
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Conduct research at libraries and archives in Ahmedabad
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Study books, journals, and historical material
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Extract insights, narratives, and lesser-known facts
2. Thematic Exploration
You will investigate each city through:
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Perception & Identity
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Built Heritage
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Intangible Heritage
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Rituals & Festivals
3. Writing & Analysis
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Develop:
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Book summaries
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Research notes
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Lists of interesting insights
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Write analytical essays interpreting urban narratives
4. Fieldwork & Documentation
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Engage with residents, artisans, and experts
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Document lived experiences and diverse perspectives
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Produce short video conversations and narrative pieces
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Photography
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Build a cohesive visual archive