Fellowship Opportunity at Esya Centre 2026, New Delhi

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.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Duration

• 1 Month (July 2026)

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 Process

Interested candidates should send their application to shweta@esyacentre.org and mark a copy to meghnabal@esyacentre.org.

Email Subject: Application for Digital Policy Fellowship