Independent policy research · Lucknow, India · Since 2015

Team · Researchers & Interns

Our researchers and interns.

The Institute’s studies, briefs and analyses are produced by a team of research fellows, research associates and interns, working under the guidance of our wings and senior members.

Research Fellows

Senior researchers

Research Fellows are experienced academics and practitioners who lead studies, mentor junior researchers and review the Institute’s major outputs. Fellowships may be honorary or project-based.

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Fellow profiles

Research Fellows will be listed here as appointments are announced.

Research Associates

Core research team

Research Associates carry out the day-to-day work of our research wings: reviewing literature and law, collecting and analysing data, drafting briefs and reports, and helping organise consultations and events.

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Associate profiles

Research Associates will be listed here as profiles are published.

Interns

Learning by doing

Our interns — law, social science, management and technology students — support live projects and learn research and policy skills alongside experienced members. Each intern works with a mentor and receives a certificate on completion.

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Intern profiles

Current and past interns will be listed here, with their consent.

Work with us

Research opportunities

We welcome applications on a rolling basis. Here is what each role involves.

Fellowship

Research Fellow

  • Postgraduate degree or substantial professional experience
  • Lead or co-lead a study in one of our focus areas
  • Mentor associates and interns

Internship

Research Intern

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme
  • Curiosity, discipline and good written English
  • Internships of four to eight weeks, in person or online

How to apply

Join our research team

Prepare

Your CV, a short statement of interest (up to 300 words) and one writing sample.

Send

Email them to iprs.global@gmail.com with the role in the subject line.

Discuss

Shortlisted applicants are invited to a short conversation with our team.

Begin

Successful applicants are matched with a wing, a mentor and a project.

Apply online

Send your application

Share links to your CV and a writing sample (Google Drive or Dropbox, set to “anyone with the link can view”), with a short statement of interest.

IPRS Research & Internship Application

Apply

Ready to do research that matters?

Send us your application for a fellowship, associate role or internship. We read every application.

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