About the opportunity
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) has reserved two fully funded places for members of its youth community to participate in the Raisina Young Fellows Programme 2027, taking place in New Delhi, India, from March 11 to 20, 2027. This programme convenes emerging leaders from around the world to discuss current political, economic, and social issues, with a particular focus on Asia. Fellows engage directly with senior political, business, and academic figures, gaining insights and building networks to contribute to global debates. Participants will also be inducted as Raisina Young Fellows at the Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, co-hosted with the Ministry of External Affairs of India. Following the program, fellows join an active alumni network of more than 2,500 former participants, including ministers, CEOs, and party leaders.
Funding and benefits
- A comprehensive fellows’ program
- Roundtrip economy airfare
- Accommodation, meals, and in-country transportation
Who can apply?
- Be between 28 and 35 years old
- Demonstrate outstanding achievements and proven leadership
- Work in politics, diplomacy, business, media, civil society, or academia
- Be available for the full duration of the program from March 11 to 20, 2027
- Show the capacity and readiness to contribute to international forums
- Be proficient in English
Required documents
- Completed online application form
When to apply
- Applications open on October 16, 2026
- Application deadline is Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm
- Selected applicants will be contacted by November 23, 2026
How to apply
- Complete and submit the online application form by November 2, 2026.
Additional information
- This call is part of a strategic partnership between PCNS, the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), and the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI).
- Only selected applicants will be contacted due to high application volumes.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Mid-career professionals aged 28 to 35 working in diplomacy, policy, business, media, civil society, or academia who want direct access to senior global leaders.
- Individuals seeking international exposure and high-level networking opportunities through India's flagship Raisina Dialogue conference.
- Members of the Policy Center for the New South youth community looking to leverage institutional partnerships for global dialogue.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be strictly available for the full program duration in New Delhi, India, from March 11 to 20, 2027.
- Only two funded places are reserved by the organization, making the competitive selection process extremely rigorous.
- The applicant age bracket is strictly limited to individuals between 28 and 35 years old.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fellowship is ideal for emerging leaders aiming to expand their international networks, gain visibility in global geopolitical debates, and connect with a high-profile alumni community of ministers, CEOs, and policymakers.
Our take
Professionals meeting the age and career criteria who are eager to engage in high-level geopolitical discussions should apply before the November 2, 2026 deadline. Those outside the target age range or unable to travel to India should skip this opportunity.
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