For young, liberal-minded Indians, the Nehru Fellowship in Politics and Elections provides a rare chance to understand politics and elections in India. Campaigns, research, political strategy, and communications are just a few of the areas that the Fellowship intends to expose participants to in a way that is both unprecedented and practical. The Fellows might also get the chance to work in an election war room or in a senior politician's office.
The Fellowship will give Fellows the opportunity to build multidisciplinary expertise on a range of topics and industries that have an impact on societal development and the economy.
A 12-month, full-time program, the Fellowship will be situated in Hyderabad. The Fellows will be required to visit additional places as needed. Fellows will be paid a stipend of Rs. 75,000 per month.
Over the course of a year, fellows will work in a variety of departments inside a political consulting firm, such as campaigns, research, political strategy, and communications, to get practical experience.
An initial two-week training course will precede the Fellowship. Following training, fellows will work in three distinct capacities for six months (two months per function). Afterward, Fellows will spend the following six months specializing in one functional area of their choice. Fellows would have mastered the critical skills necessary to conceptualize, implement, and manage an election campaign at the end of the Fellowship, as well as a deeper understanding of how a political party handles elections.
Nehru Fellowship 2023: Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the fellowship is 27 September 2022.
Direct Link to Apply for Nehru Fellowship 2023
Nehru Fellowship 2023: Eligibility Criteria
The Fellowship's main objective is to give young Indians a platform to get involved in the planning and running of electoral campaigns.
The following eligibility requirements should be met by applicants:
- Must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Must be younger than 30 years old (born after 03.09.1993 ).
- Must be a citizen of India.
Nehru Fellowship 2023: Selection Process
A two-stage evaluation procedure will be used to select Fellows.
Applicants will be shortlisted in the first round based on the data they supplied in their applications. A candidate's resume, employment history, and statement of purpose will all be taken into account.
The candidates that made the second round will be contacted for a video or in-person interview.
On the basis of the interview performance, final decisions will be made.
Source: The Telegraph, 22/09/22
