About / Description:
The LAMP Fellowship is an opportunity for young Indians to learn law-making and public policy. Fellows are mentored by a Member of Parliament (MP) and work full-time with the assigned MP over a year (from Monsoon session through to end of Budget session). Fellows provide research support — drafting parliamentary questions, preparing speeches for debates, raising matters of public importance, drafting private members’ bills, etc.
When Parliament is not in session, Fellows engage with policy-makers, think-tanks, academics, and public-policy institutions through workshops and also participate in field visits during inter-session periods for governance exposure.
Last Date / Application Deadline:
Applications by 21 December 2025, 11:45 PM IST.
Benefits / What you get:
– Monthly stipend (for 2025-26, ₹23,000/month)
– Hands-on exposure to legislative process and policy-making. Working closely with MPs, drafting legislation-related documents, involvement in parliamentary duties.
– Training: A one-month intensive training program at the start (covering Constitution basics, economics, parliamentary procedures, research tools).
– Exposure to experts from think-tanks, academia, policy walks, field visits — networking and real-world governance exposure.
– Post-Fellowship opportunities: Many Fellows have gone on to work with MPs/ministers, join policy institutes, or pursue advanced degrees / civil service; others have moved into corporate consulting, banking, etc.
Documents / What you need to submit (Application Requirements)
– Academic certificates / mark sheets (undergraduate; postgraduate if any) / proof of degree or final-year status.
– Two essays: (1) Statement of Purpose justifying candidature; (2) An essay analysing a policy/issue and its implications.
– Details of any work experience / internships / volunteer or extracurricular involvement (if applicable).
– Valid ID / other standard verification (though not always explicitly mentioned, identity proof is generally implied when citizenship is required)
Eligibility Criteria:
– Must be an Indian citizen.
– Age: 25 years or below.
– Academic qualification: At least a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Final-year students (if they will finish before Fellowship start) are often allowed.
Selection Process :
1. Applicants submit application form along with required documents and two essays.
2. Shortlisted candidates are required to take a mandatory online evaluation test (usually in January).
3. Candidates who clear the test are then called for an interview
4. Final selection will lead to being assigned to an MP and beginning the Fellowship.
Other Notes / Additional Info:
– The Fellowship is full-time. Fellows cannot simultaneously pursue other academic or professional commitments during the tenure.
– No office equipment is provided — selected Fellows must use their own computers/internet.
– Workload can be high especially while Parliament is in session; flexibility and readiness to work on short notice may be required.
– Location: The role is based in Delhi (since it’s with MPs in Parliament).
– After the Fellowship, many past Fellows have moved into diverse fields — academia, public policy institutes, civil services, consulting, etc.
Official Website:
Application Link:
Contact Details:
For Queries:
https://prsindia.org/lamp/contact-us
Postal Address:
PRS Legislative Research
Institute for Policy Research Studies
Phone No: +91 11 43434035
Email: lampfellowship@prsindia.org