Fellowship in Public Policy
Forging India's Next-Gen Policy Leaders
नवोन्मेष नीति निर्माता: Forging India's Next-Gen Policy Leaders
"उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत" (Arise, awake, and learn from the enlightened.)
"योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्" (Excellence in action is yoga.)
The PRF Fellowship in Public Policy is a transformative 12-month leadership incubator designed to create policy architects for Viksit Bharat 2047. Combining ancient Indian statecraft with cutting-edge governance tools, we empower fellows to design, implement, and scale policies across:
Why This Fellowship?
1. Narmada Fellow ( Female ) & Bramhaputra Fellow (Male ), Shakti Fellow ( Gender Neutral) :
Learn from Masters.
“आचायार्त् पादमादत्ते ” (Take one step from the teacher, gain a mile of
wisdom.)
Fellows engage directly with:
- Minister’s Office – Hands-on policy drafting exposure.
- Nobel Laureates & Global Experts – Oxford/Harvard masterclasses.
- Tech CEOs & Defense Strategists – AI ethics, quantum security, Deep Tech Innovators.
2. Policy Immersion Labs
“अनुभवोऽतीिन्द्र यः प्र माणम्” (Experience is supreme evidence.)
- AI Governance Simulator: Design algorithmic accountability frameworks.
- War Game Exercises: Policy for counter-cyberattack response with technical research agency’s advisors.
- Climate Crisis Hackathons: Policy to build disaster-resilient urban living models.
3. Global Implementation Challenges
“वसुधैव कुटुम्ब कम्” (The world is one family.)
- Implement G20 Actionables in partner nations (ASEAN, Africa)
- Policies drafting for Deep-Tech applications in education for Indian States.
- Fieldwork with UNSDG Innovation Labs
4. Racks of Specialization
A. Dharma of Deep Tech
(AI Ethics • Quantum Policy • Space Law)
- Case Study: Redesigning Aadhaar’s AI governance for facial recognition
- Fieldwork: Partner with MeitY on India’s AI Mission 2030.
B. Arthashastra for One Health
(Pandemic Preparedness • AMR Governance • Vaccine Equity)
- Policy Sprint: Create a zoonotic surveillance framework for NE states.
- Global Lab: WHO collaboration on Pathogen X early warning systems.
C. Kavach for Climate Resilience
(Carbon Markets • Disaster Tech • Water Diplomacy)
- Simulation: Negotiate COP35 positions as Indian delegates
- Village Immersion: Implement AI-powered agri-advisories in Bihar
D. Abhaay for Global Security
(Cyber Warfare • Biosecurity • Critical Minerals)
- War Game: Simulate Taiwan blockade supply-chain shocks
- Pentagon Briefing: Design Indo-Pacific tech alliance strategies
Fellowship Architecture
Phase 1: शास्त्र (3 Months)
- Ancient Foundations: Study Arthashastra, Thirukkural, Gandhi’s Talisman
- Modern Frameworks: MIT’s System Dynamics for Policy
- Skill Labs: Policy memo writing, Stakeholder mapping
Phase 2: प्रयोग (6 Months)
- Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) Attachment: Live projects in 5 priority states
- Global Rotation: 2 weeks at Oxford’s Blavatnik School
- Legislative Drafting: Contribute to Parliamentary standing committees
Phase 3: प्रभाव (3 Months)
- Scale Your Policy: Pilot solutions in aspirational districts
- Global Pitch: Present to World Bank/UNDP funding panels
Who Should Apply?
We seek 30 exceptional leaders annually with:
- Citizen of India / ASEAN / Africa / EU / Commonwealth Countries.
- 2+ years in tech/governance/NGOs/armed forces.
- Start UP Founder with proven implementation grit.
- Mandatory Hindi proficiency + 1 classical Indian language.
Unwavering Commitment | अिडग संकल्प
व्यवसायाित्म का बुिद्ध रेकेह कुरु नन्द न। (The resolute have a single-minded focus.)
PRF is committed to:
- Nation-first policymaking & Implementation Farmeworks.
- Ethical governance & transparency.
- Future-ready legislative frameworks.
Scholarships:
- Veer Savarkar Merit Awards (Full tuition Grant)
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Awards ( Research Grant ).
- Ambedkar Social Impact Grants (For grassroots innovators)
अिडग संकल्प | Unwavering Outcomes
By 2047, our fellows will:
🇮🇳 Lead 50+ key ministries/departments
🌍 Shape 15+ international treaties
💡 Launch 100+ policy-tech startups
Alumni Network:
- Annual Chanakya Conclave with PMO interactions
- Global Policy Rapid Response Unit for crises
Join the Renaissance
“त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणम् त्वमेव” (You are the knowledge, you are the wealth.)
📅 Deadline: 15th August 2025 (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Cohort)
📝 For Apply: Contact
📞 Admissions Queries: [+91 97268 97169]
Policy-Resilience Foundation – Resilience in Action.
राष्ट्र प्रथम। योगः कर्मसु कौशलम् ।।
(From the Desk of the Acharya-Director, PRF Gurukul)
- Contact Email : prf.asean@gmail.com
- Website: www.policyresilience.org
- Policy Help Desk: +91 97268 97169