Fellowship programme

Policy Engagement

  • Fieldwork, research, and stakeholder interviews
  • Focus on practical, evidence-based outcomes

Research Outputs

  • Fellows: Policy Report (15k–20k words)
  • Associates: Research Brief (7k–10k words)
  • Option to publish or present findings

Completion Benefits

  • Certificate of Completion
  • Feature in Annual Policy Compendium
  • Continued research support and networking

Research Areas

  • Police accountability
  • Community policing
  • Technology in law enforcement
  • Gender and policing
  • Police-judiciary interface

Fellowship Structure

Role Duration Stipend Focus
Fellows
12 Months
75,000
In-Depth Policy Research
Associates
6 Months
45,000
Specific Policing Challenges

Application Process

Fellowship Benefits

  • Monthly stipend: ₹75,000 (Fellows), ₹45,000 (Associates)
  • Free stay and meals at Dehradun campus
  • Research grant up to ₹50,000 (approved costs)
Key Dates
  • Applications Open: 05 june 2026
  • Last Date: 25 june 2026
  • Interviews: First/second Week of July 2026
  • Commencement of Fellowship: September 2026

Educational

  • Fellows: Master’s degree (or final-year student) in Public Policy, Law, Sociology, etc.
  • Associates: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (preferably in social sciences or humanities).
Reseach Themes

Applications are invited in the following areas:

  • Governance and Public Administration
  • Police Reforms and Accountability
  • Community Policing
  • Technology and Law Enforcement
  • Gender and Policing
  • Criminal Justice System
  • Rural Development and Local Governance
  • Education Policy
  • Health Policy
  • Environmental Governance
  • Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence
  • Public Finance and Economic Policy
  • Constitutional Law and Public Affairs

Applicants may also propose independent policy research projects aligned with contemporary governance challenges.

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Policy Research Fellowship Programme 2027

  • Applications Open: 05 june 2026
  • Last Date: 25 june 2026
  • Interviews: First/second Week of July 2026
  • Commencement of Felloship: September 2026
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Policy Research Fellowship Programme 2027

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    Payment Details for Registration Fee

    Account Name: Samaira Educational Welfare Society

    Bank Name: ICICI Bank

    Account Number: 408101000534

    IFSC Code: ICIC0004081

    UPI ID: MSSAMAIRAEDUCATIONALWELFARESOCIETY.eazypay@icici

    Registration Fee: ₹100


    Note: The registration fee must be paid from the candidate's own bank account or UPI ID. The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Applications without successful payment confirmation will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further processing.

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