
About the Fellowship
The Applied Policy Fellowship (APF) is an immersive and intensive, in-person programme in New Delhi for graduate students and early-career professionals seeking to work in the policy ecosystem.
Sessions are designed to build both foundational understanding of policy processes and the professional skills needed to work effectively in real-world settings.
As a unique career-launching feature, fellows will have access to an integrated placements programme.

A 13-week immersive fellowship combining rigorous training, applied projects, and direct exposure to policy practitioners.
Programme at a Glance
Format
13 Weeks (10 weekly sessions + 3 intensive weeks)
Location
Ambedkar International Centre,
New Delhi
Batch Size
20
Focus areas
Contemporary policy themes, professional skills, and sector-specific knowledge, with technology integrated throughout the curriculum
Outcomes
Graduates leave with the skills, networks, and applied experience to begin or advance a career in public policy
Why Apply
01
Learn directly from policy practitioners with diverse sectoral experience
02
Apply concepts through assignments and projects mirroring professional policy work
03
Access structured opportunities to engage with potential employers during the programme’s concluding stages
04
Fellows gain access to influential global communities and impactful multistakeholder convenings