Mukherjee Fellowship Program in India 2025–26 by PPGF & NFPRC, Apply Online

About Mukherjee Fellowship 2025

Mukherjee Fellowship, a Policy, Politics and Governance Foundation (PPGF) initiative, is offering 2025-2026 a unique fellowship opportunity to provide young professionals across India a hands-on policy, politics and governance experience. Working closely with premier elected representatives and senior leaders in the country for a year, Fellows stand to gain insights into the world of policymaking and active politics. Working with subject matter experts on a wide range of roles ranging from legislative briefing to active social media management, the Fellowship aims to set young professionals up for a successful career in the space.

Key Dates: Mukherjee Fellow PPGF & NFPRC

• Applications open: May 26, 2025 (mukherjee.ppgf.in)
• Deadline: June 22, 2025 (mukherjee.ppgf.in)
• Fellowship starts: July 17, 2025 (mukherjee.ppgf.in)
• Duration: 12 months (July 2025 – June 2026) (scholardigger.com)

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian citizen
• Age: Born on or after July 1, 2000 (≤ 25 years by July 1, 2025) (mukherjee.ppgf.in)
• Education: Final-year undergrad student, graduate, or postgraduate from any discipline
• Commitment: Full-time engagement—no concurrent academic or professional commitments allowed (scholardigger.com)

Fellowship Structure

1. Theoretical Learning Module

• Duration: ~1.5 months (July–August 2025)
• Format: In-person classes in Delhi
• Curriculum Topics:
  • Indian society & history
  • Political campaigns & communications
  • Parliamentary procedures & Constitution
  • Law, economics, caste dynamics, documentation, and democracy (scholardigger.com)

2. Experiential Learning Module

• Duration: ~10.5 months
• Format: Placement in offices of MPs, MLAs, Union/State Ministers, and other public leaders
• Responsibilities include:
  • Drafting legislative inputs, policy briefs, parliamentary questions
  • Assisting in communications and constituency campaigns
  • Conducting policy research and managing leader social media (scholardigger.com)

Benefits

• Stipend: ₹50,000/month for full 12-month duration
• Certification: Course completion certificate from NFPRC/PPGF (mukherjee.ppgf.in)
• Post-fellowship support:
  • Potential job offers in political offices, policy think tanks, corporate/policy consulting
  • Academic support for further studies.

Selection Process

• Online application (CV, transcripts, Statement of Purpose)
• Essay-based questionnaire on policy and political issues
• Personal interview, conducted remotely

How to Apply

• Apply via the official portal: mukherjee.ppgf.in (mukherjee.ppgf.in)
• Ensure you submit all required documents—CV, SOP, academic records, and ID proof—by June 22, 2025.

Why It Matters: Mukherjee Fellow Application

This is an exceptional opportunity to bridge theory and practice in Indian governance and politics—participating in nationally influential offices, earning a solid stipend, and boosting career trajectories in policy, consulting, public administration, or academia.