Research Fellow at Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy [PQE 0-1 Yr]: Apply by Sep 15

The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is inviting applications for the position of Research Fellow to contribute to legal and policy research and evidence-based law and governance reform.

About Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy

The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think-tank that conducts legal research to make better laws and improve governance for the public good.

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The organisation engages with Ministries in the Government of India, State governments, Standing Committees of Parliament, and other agencies and instrumentalities of the State at the Union and State levels. Its work includes advising on proposed legislation and regulation, assisting in legislative drafting, and providing independent critical analyses of existing laws and policies with recommendations for reform.

About the Job

The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is hiring a Research Fellow. Research Fellows work closely with their respective teams to conduct legal and policy research, draft publications, and contribute to evidence-based law and governance reform.

Eligibility

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in law;
• 0-1 years of demonstrable work experience in the domain of criminal justice or any other related
• field of research.
• Excellent research and writing/drafting skills.

Desirable

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• Postgraduate degree in law, criminology, or public policy, or a related field;
• Experience in interacting with government officials, civil society organizations and concerned
• communities;
• Experience in fieldwork, ethnographic and empirical research;
• Prior publications in journals and newspapers;

Responsibilities

Research Fellows at Vidhi will:

• Conduct legal and policy research.
• Draft publications.
• Contribute to evidence-based law and governance reform.
• Work closely with their respective teams.

Last Date to Apply

Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

Location

This is a full-time position based out of Delhi.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply through our online portal by filling in the required details in the application form and uploading the following documents:

1. Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) (not exceeding two A4 pages)
2. Statement of motivation (in a maximum of 500 words) explaining why the candidate is interested in this position
3. Details of two references including names, contact details and nature of professional relationship
4. A  writing sample of not more than 500 words

Please ensure that the file is titled “FirstName LastName_Application for Position Name” and is uploaded as a single PDF file under the field of ‘Additional Documents’.

The deadline to submit applications is 15 September 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only applications submitted through the online portal will be reviewed. Please do not email resumes and cover letters; only queries may be sent via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Query – Research Fellow, Crime & Punishment”.

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