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Eligibility & Application

Who Can Apply

The fellowship is open to recent graduates as well as early-career professionals who wish to enter, transition into, or advance within the public policy sector.

 

Applicants must have:

 

  • Completed an integrated five-year undergraduate degree, or

  • Completed a minimum one-year postgraduate degree

 

In exceptional cases, applicants with strong public interest or professional achievements may be considered even if they do not meet the formal academic thresholds.

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Academic Requirements

Minimum academic thresholds apply and vary by discipline. Full details, including international equivalencies, are available in the downloadable prospectus.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae (mandatory)

  • 500 word written sample on a contemporary public policy topic (mandatory - will be screened for plagiarism & AI-generated content)

  • Any supporting documentation for academic results or exceptional experience

2. Submit your application:

3. Selection process:

  • Initial screening for eligibility and alignment with fellowship goals

  • Virtual interview for shortlisted candidates

  • Final selection based on a holistic review of merit, skills, and motivation

Key Dates

Application deadline: 20 May 2026

Interviews: 01-17 June 2026

Final selection announcement: 19 June 2026

Programme start: 03 July 2026

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Fees & Payment

  • Programme Fee: INR 75,000 (plus taxes) for the full two-month fellowship. Boarding and logistics are not covered. 

  • Wire transfer details will be shared with selected individuals. 

  • Candidates from economically weaker section may be eligible for financial support. 

 

Other fee related details are available in the prospectus. 

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