Advance Your Expertise. Drive Societal Impact.
At CPRG, our fellowship programs provide early- and mid-career professionals, graduates, and researchers with the opportunity to engage in applied research, policy analysis, and hands-on governance projects. Fellows develop practical skills, contribute to evidence-based research, and work alongside experts to shape policy and societal outcomes.
Explore our fellowship programs below.
Governance Fellowship
- Duration: 6 months | Full time with field immersion
- Focus: Governance, policy research, and public sector engagement
- The Governance Fellowship offers hands-on experience in public policy research and governance initiatives. Fellows engage with government programs, conduct fieldwork, and develop actionable policy insights to support decision-making in real-world contexts.
Program Highlights:
- Field engagement with government departments and communities
- Mentorship from CPRG researchers and sector experts
- Research outputs, policy briefs, and presentations
- Stipend: ₹25,000 per month (all inclusive)
Transforming Society Through AI Fellowship
- Duration: 6 months (June to November 2026)
- Focus: AI, tech policy, socio-economic impact
- Application Deadline: May 17, 2026
- CPRG and AI4India’s Transforming Society through AI Fellowship is an online programme open to early-career professionals, postgraduate students, and researchers. It provides an opportunity to undertake original, policy-relevant research to examine the socio-economic implications of artificial intelligence in India, supported by expert mentorship throughout the fellowship.