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: First Week of September
  • Last Date: Last Week of November
  • Interviews: Last Week of December
  • Start Date: First Week of February

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).

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