Research Associate at SPRF India: Apply by Sep 20

SPRF India is hiring a Research Associate for its Delhi NCR team to contribute to public policy research, content development, project support and evidence-based public conversations.

About SPRF India

SPRF India is a public policy think tank based in New Delhi that engages young policy researchers under expert guidance. The organisation focuses on data-driven and non-partisan research across Governance, Economy, Human Rights, Security and Environment.

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Its research work has been featured in publications including The Hindu, Business Line, The Quint and The Diplomat.

About the Job

SPRF India is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate.

Eligibility

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant research experience, preferably with a think tank, academic institution or non-profit organisation.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in research tools such as SPSS, STATA, R or equivalent will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Research and Content Development

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• Produce original research outputs, including commentaries, issue briefs, discussion papers, videos and podcasts.
• Create social media content to accompany research outputs, where required.
• Assist in developing proposals for long-term projects, including ideation, preliminary literature reviews and identification of potential donors or partners.

Project Support and Collaboration

• Support the management of ongoing long-term projects.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new research initiatives.
• Review drafts of research products to ensure quality and coherence.
• Support events and conferences hosted by SPRF India.
• Represent the organisation at external events.

Editorial and Team Contribution

• Co-manage editorial responsibilities for SPRF’s Curated Voices Project.
• Contribute insights and provide support to the wider team based on relevant expertise.

Mode

Hybrid

Location

Delhi NCR

Last Date to Apply

20 September 2026

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter and samples of previous research work to [email protected]

The subject line should be: “Research Associate – Your Name”.