The National Commission for Women, NCW has launched SHAKTI Scholars: NCW’s Young Research Fellowship programme, inviting applications from young students and researchers to undertake policy-oriented research on issues affecting women in India. The fellowship aims to encourage multidisciplinary research on key areas such as women’s safety and dignity, gender-based violence, legal rights and access to justice, cyber safety, health and nutrition, economic empowerment and labour participation. The fellowship is open to citizens aged between 21 and 30 years with a minimum qualification of graduation from a recognised institution. NCW said the selected candidates will be awarded a research grant of one lakh rupees to undertake a six-month research study. The students can submit their applications till 31st of this month.