Centre for Budget and Policy Studies (CBPS) Fellowship 2025-2026

Omran Aburayya
May 23
2 min read

If you're a recent graduate or in your final year of undergraduate studies with a passion for public policy research, the Centre for Budget and Policy Studies (CBPS) invites you to apply for its 2025–2026 Research Fellowship. This immersive, year-long program in Bengaluru, India, offers aspiring researchers the opportunity to contribute to impactful studies in areas such as education, gender, governance, health, nutrition, public finance, livelihoods, and social security.

📝CBPS Fellowship Summary

Location: Bengaluru, India
Host Institution: Centre for Budget and Policy Studies (CBPS)
Study Level: Bachelor’s degree holders or final-year undergraduate students
Target Group: Emerging researchers, especially from underrepresented communities
Fields of Study: Education, Gender, Governance, Health & Nutrition, Public Finance, Livelihoods, Social Security
Value: ₹5,000 monthly stipend
Duration: 12 months (August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026)
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025 (by 11:59 PM IST)
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Eligible To: Applicants from all disciplines and backgrounds; CBPS encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups

📖 CBPS Fellowship Overview

Launched in 2023 to commemorate CBPS's 25th anniversary, this fellowship provides a platform for young scholars to engage deeply in research within a supportive and academically rigorous environment. Fellows will collaborate closely with CBPS researchers, participate in in-house talks, seminars, workshops, and public events, and contribute to ongoing projects aligned with their interests. Each fellow will be paired with a mentor to guide their research journey.

🎁 Fellowship Benefits

Monthly stipend of ₹25,000
Access to CBPS office spaces, internet, and library facilities
Mentorship from experienced researchers
Participation in academic events and workshops

Note: The fellowship does not cover housing, transportation, or additional financial support.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Recent graduates or final-year undergraduate students
Strong interest in research areas such as education, gender, governance, health & nutrition, public finance, livelihoods, or social security
Open to applicants from all disciplines and methodological backgrounds
CBPS particularly encourages applications from individuals belonging to historically underrepresented groups, including those marginalized by class, caste, gender, religion, linguistic affiliation, or first-generation scholars

📝 Application Procedure

📂 Required Documents:

Statement of Purpose (SoP): Up to 1,500 words detailing your interest in the specified research areas
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume: In MS Word format
Two Letters of Reference

📬 Submission: