CPPR Internship Programme 2026 – Research Internship in Kochi

Legal Internship at CPPR India, 2026

• Internship Type: Full-Year Programme including Summer Internship
• Organisation: Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, Kerala
• Mode: On-site | Duration: 2 Months (45 Working Days)
• Eligibility: Only Postgraduate Students
• Stipend: Not Available

About CPPR

The Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) is an independent public policy think tank based in Kochi, Kerala, established in 2004. CPPR works towards policy innovation and institutional reform through rigorous research and scientific analysis. Over the years, CPPR has contributed to meaningful dialogue and reforms in the following areas:

• Urban Mobility
• Education
• Health
• Governance & Law
• Technology
• International Relations & Security

Objective of CPPR Internship Programme 2026

The CPPR Internship Programme is designed to empower young minds by offering real-world exposure in public policy research and analysis.

Key Objectives:

• Provide hands-on experience in public policy research
• Develop analytical, writing, and advocacy skills
• Enable interns to assist in:
  • Data collection
  • Literature review
  • Research reports and policy analysis
• Identify future policy professionals for long-term association with CPPR

Research Domains for Internship

Interns will be placed under one of the following verticals:

• Urban Mobility
• Education
• Gender Studies
• Governance & Law
• Technology Policy
• International Relations & Security
• Election Studies
• Work with Chairman

What Interns Will Gain

By joining the CPPR Internship Programme 2026, interns will get:

• Opportunity to work with experienced public policy professionals
• Exposure to live policy research projects
• Training in research methodology and policy drafting
• Guidance on writing policy briefs and analytical documents
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Platform to present innovative policy ideas
• Opportunity to publish articles on CPPR’s official website or blog

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• Final selection will be based on performance in the interview process.
• Exceptional interns may receive an opportunity for full-time employment with CPPR.

Help

We are committed to supporting our interns and will carefully consider waiving the fee when appropriate. Feel free to contact us at intern@cppr.in