The National Law School of India University Bengaluru is inviting applications for the position of Research Assistant Legal under the Right to Food Programme. This role is suited for individuals who wish to engage deeply with issues of food security, social welfare entitlements and the legal frameworks that govern access to nutrition and state responsibility. The project provides an opportunity to participate in research that has the potential to influence policy, strengthen accountability mechanisms and contribute to ongoing academic and field based interventions related to the right to food.
The selected candidate will work on a one year contract which may be extended based on project needs and performance. The work will require strong research skills, clarity in writing, the ability to examine statutory and policy material and a commitment to understanding how rights based frameworks operate on the ground. The position is based in Bengaluru and will involve close coordination with faculty members, project leads and other research staff working within the programme’s ecosystem.
This role is well suited for applicants who are interested in socio legal research, welfare legislation, public policy analysis and the broader intersection of law and development. It is an opportunity to engage with real time issues, contribute to meaningful academic outputs and support ongoing efforts to ensure that constitutional and statutory guarantees related to the right to food are better implemented.
The deadline for submitting applications is December 12 2025 at 5 pm IST. Interested candidates should review the complete details, eligibility requirements and application procedure through the official notification.
Official notification : LINK
