Raisina Young Fellows Programme 2027: Fully-Funded Fellowship in India

Raisina Young Fellows Programme 2027

Raisina Young Fellows Programme 2027 (Fully-Funded)

Brief Description

The Raisina Young Fellows Programme 2027 is now accepting applications from emerging global leaders to participate in high-level political, economic, and social discussions with an emphasis on Asia. Hosted alongside the Raisina Dialogue, India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, this fully funded leadership fellowship offers participants direct access to senior political leaders, executives, and leading academics. If you are a young professional looking to join a powerful international network and shape global policy debates, this program covers your international airfare, lodging, and local transit while inducting you into an active alumni network of over 2,500 leaders.

Name of Host Institution

Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in partnership with the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), and the Ministry of External Affairs of India.

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

  • Be between 28 and 35 years old.
  • Demonstrate outstanding professional achievements and proven leadership capacity.
  • Work in politics, diplomacy, business, media, civil society, or academia.
  • Show the ability and readiness to actively contribute to international forums.
  • Be proficient in English and available for the full duration of the program.

Benefits

  • Full travel coverage including roundtrip economy airfare.
  • Comprehensive accommodation and meals for the duration of the fellowship.
  • In-country transportation in India.
  • Induction into the Raisina Dialogue and access to ORF’s 2,500+ global alumni network.

Deadline

November 2, 2026. (Applicants who do not receive a selection notification by November 23, 2026, should consider their application unsuccessful for this cycle).

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Q: What expenses does the Raisina Young Fellows Programme cover?

The fellowship is fully funded and provides roundtrip economy airfare, accommodation, meals, in-country transportation, and full access to the program activities in India.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the 2027 fellowship?

Applicants must be between 28 and 35 years old, fluent in English, and working in diplomacy, politics, business, civil society, media, or academia with demonstrated leadership skills.

Q: When will selected applicants be notified?

Only successful candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response by November 23, 2026, your application was not selected for the 2027 cohort.

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