Ten days. That is all the time left to apply for one of two fully funded places in the Raisina Young Fellowship Programme 2027 held in New Delhi from 11 to 20 March 2027.
The places come through the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), which has reserved them for eligible members of its youth community. Fellows spend the programme with policymakers, business leaders and academics, and are inducted at the Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics.
Before you start filling in the form, read the eligibility section below. One detail decides whether this route is open to you.
Last Information Checked: 23 October 2026. Deadline confirmed as 2 November 2026. Details come from the PCNS announcement, so check the official application form for any extra conditions.
Qucik Details
| Detail | Information |
| Programme | Raisina Young Fellows Programme 2027 |
| Organiser | Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Dates | 11 to 20 March 2027 |
| Funding | Fully funded, two places reserved via PCNS |
| Age Range | 28 to 35 years |
| Language | English |
| Sectors | Politics, diplomacy, business, media, civil society, academia |
| Deadline | 2 November 2026 |
The Eligibility Detail That Matters Most
The two funded places are reserved for members of the PCNS youth community.
That wording is easy to skim past. It means this announcement is a nomination route, not an open call for everyone aged 28 to 35. If you are not part of that community, confirm on the application form whether you can apply through this channel.
Ask this first before you spend hours on your answers.
Who the Programme Is Built For
The programme targets established young professionals, not students. The stated requirements are:
- Aged between 28 and 35
- Outstanding achievements and a proven record of leadership
- Working in politics, diplomacy, business, media, civil society or academia
- Available for the full programme, 11 to 20 March 2027
- Ready to contribute meaningfully to international forums
- Proficient in English
Note the availability rule. You cannot attend part of the programme and skip the rest.
What the Funding Covers
The two selected participants receive a practical package:
- Round-trip economy airfare to and from New Delhi
- Accommodation for the programme
- Meals during the programme
- Local transport linked to participation
- Access to the fellows’ programme and its professional engagements
The announcement does not mention a separate cash stipend. If that matters to your budget, check the official information before you commit.
What You Actually Get Beyond the Trip
The programme brings together emerging leaders from different countries to examine current international issues, with a particular focus on Asia. Topics include global governance, international relations and economic development.
Fellows then join the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) alumni network, which includes more than 2,500 former participants in its governance programmes. The network connects people with ministers, chief executives and political leaders.
The initiative sits within a partnership between PCNS, ORF and the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). That gives it a cross-regional reach many single-country programmes lack.
Dates to Put in Your Calendar
| Milestone | Date |
| Application deadline | Monday, 2 November 2026 |
| Unsuccessful if no reply by | Monday, 23 November 2026 |
| Programme begins | 11 March 2027 |
| Programme ends | 20 March 2027 |
Only selected applicants will be contacted because of the high volume of applications. PCNS treats silence after 23 November as a rejection for the 2027 edition, so do not wait for a formal decline.
Writing an Application That Stands Out
A job title alone will not carry you. The programme says applicants should show their own leadership record, not rely on a prestigious position.
Where the form allows explanations, give concrete examples:
- An initiative you led and what changed because of it
- A policy or community problem you worked to solve
- Your experience with international or cross-cultural issues
- How the programme would shape your contribution to global dialogue
Keep every detail accurate. Show your English clearly through your own writing, and confirm that you can attend all ten days. The announcement lists no extra mandatory documents, so follow the official form exactly.