Application Deadline:
1 February 2026
About Organisation
The Policy, Politics and Governance Foundation (PPGF) is a platform dedicated to creating high-impact opportunities for students and young professionals interested in public policy, politics, and governance. Through structured fellowships and training programmes, PPGF aims to build a strong pipeline of future leaders equipped with practical skills, policy insight, and political understanding. The organisation focuses on bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world governance by enabling direct exposure to policymaking processes and political strategy at the highest levels.
About the Grant
The Mukherjee Fellowship is a full-time, immersive programme designed to prepare young professionals for careers in policymaking and political strategy consulting. Fellows undergo intensive classroom training followed by placements with senior political leaders, policymakers, and administrators. The fellowship combines theoretical learning with hands-on experience in legislative research, political communication, election campaigns, and policy strategy. It serves as a launchpad for aspiring leaders seeking to contribute meaningfully to governance and nation-building in India.
Who can Apply?
The fellowship is open exclusively to Indian citizens who demonstrate a strong interest in public policy, politics, and governance. Applicants must be 25 years of age or below, born on or after 1 January 2001 for the 2026–27 cohort. Recent graduates and final-year university students are eligible to apply. Candidates should show leadership potential, commitment to public service, and the ability to engage with complex political and policy environments.
How to Apply?
Eligible candidates must submit their application for the Mukherjee Fellowship on or before the stated deadline. Applicants are required to complete the prescribed application process within the given timeline. Shortlisted candidates may undergo further evaluation as part of the selection process before final admission into the fellowship programme.
Application Deadline
Applications for the Mukherjee Fellowship are currently open and must be submitted within the application window announced for the 2026–27 cohort.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
