Fellowship Opportunity at Esya Centre 2026 [Stipend Rs 10K, Hybrid]: Apply by June 10

About Esya Centre

Esya Centre is a technology policy think tank based in New Delhi, India. The organisation focuses on research and policy engagement in areas related to technology, innovation, and digital governance.

About the Fellowship

The Esya Centre Digital Policy Fellowship is a one-month programme designed for final-year college students and young professionals interested in developing their policy research and analysis skills. Fellows will gain practical exposure to research, stakeholder engagement, and contemporary digital policy issues.

Eligibility

• Final-year college students
• Young professionals interested in policy research and analysis

Responsibilities

Fellows will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct research on digital policy topics, including platform governance, AI regulation, digital antitrust, and data protection
• Author a peer-reviewed research output to be published by the Esya Centre
• Participate in survey-based primary research and data-driven analysis
• Engage with stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry
• Attend stakeholder events hosted by government agencies, civil society organisations, and industry bodies

Learning Opportunities

• Receive mentorship and feedback from senior Esya Centre researchers and external experts
• Gain hands-on experience in policy research and analysis
• Develop expertise in emerging areas of digital governance and regulation
• Build exposure to stakeholder engagement processes

Stipend

INR 10,000

Duration

1 month (July 2026)

Mode

Hybrid

Location

New Delhi (in-person attendance required 2 days per week)

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• One-page CV
• Statement of Purpose (maximum 500 words)
• Solo-authored writing sample (maximum 1,000 words) on a contemporary policy issue

Last Date to Apply

10 June 2026

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send their application to [email protected] and mark a copy to [email protected].

Email Subject: “Application for Digital Policy Fellowship.”