Centre for Budget and Policy Studies (CBPS) Research Fellowship 2026: Details, How to Apply
1. Program Overview
* Duration: 1 year (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027)
* Focus Areas: Education, gender, governance, health & nutrition, public finance, livelihoods, and social security.
* What to Expect: Fellows work with experienced mentors on ongoing research projects, participate in seminars, workshops, and in-house talks, and contribute to evidence-based policy research.
* Facilities: Access to the CBPS office, internet, and library. Note: The fellowship does not provide housing or transportation support.
2. Eligibility
* Recent Bachelor's degree graduates or students currently in their final year of an undergraduate program.
* CBPS specifically encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups (including first-generation scholars and those marginalized by class, caste, gender, religion, or linguistic background).
3. Application Requirements
To apply, you must email the following documents to fellows@cbps.in by May 31, 2026 (before 11:59 PM):
1. Statement of Purpose (SoP): Max 1,500 words explaining your interest in the fellowship themes and research.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume: Must be in MS Word format.
3. Two Letters of Reference.
4. Key Timeline
1. Organization: Centre for Budget and Policy Studies (CBPS)
2. Eligibility: Must have completed a bachelor's degree or be in the final year of one.
3. Stipend: โน25,000 per month
4. Deadline: May 31, 2026
5. Application Link: cbps.in