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A programme designed to enhance skill
Nikore Associates
Fellowship Programme 2025
About
The Nikore Associates Fellowship is a two-week long programme for early professionals and undergraduate students who are keen to explore the discipline of Economics and Public Policy. It is designed to develop skills in research, op-ed writing, report writing and presentation skills along with hands-on experience of working on live projects, including an op-ed piece.
The fellows are exposed to the workings of the Nikore Associates community, are assigned a mentor and receive training across different fields of knowledge. Fellowship participants from diverse backgrounds and domains are encouraged to apply for the Fellowship.
What We Offer
The opportunity to kick-start an independent research career with hands-on experience to
reorient your career path
Chance to co-author a blog for Nikore Associates on public policy issues in a leading national daily
The basics of MS Office, writing emails and social media
One-on-one mentoring and research guidance from research associate
Work with a small cohort of young professionals and students seeking to enhance their research skills
Stand a chance to win an internship with the Nikore Associates Economics Research Team
Modules
Basics of Research
Academic Research and Report Writing
Op-Ed Writing
PowerPoint Presentations and Storylining
Mentors
Girish Sharma
Consultant, World Bank
Vandhana R.
Senior Research Associate
Past Mentors
Shivani Jain
Associate, UNDP India
Ishita Uppadhayay
Executive, Portland
Vidhi Narang
Manager, Primus Partners
Manvika
Teaching Fellow, Harvard University
Nameetta Nierakkal
Monitoring And Evaluation Consultant, World Bank
Schedule
Onboarding Call
Day 1
Day 2
Basics of Research
Academic Research and
Report Writing
Day 3
Day 4
Op-ed Writing
PowerPoint Presentations and Storylining
Day 5
Live Project
Careers Day
Day 6-12
Day 13
Day 6
Communicating Research Findings
Day 7
NA Debate
Day 14
Closing Ceremony
Application Requirements
Educational and Background Information
Resume
Short Essay
Question
Programme Rigour
The NA Fellowship is designed to be a short and rigorous programme. During the course of the fellowship, fellows will be expected to meet multiple deadlines.
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On average, all fellows are expected to put in a minimum of 10 – 12 hours per week. The instructors recommend going through the material in advance and spending 30 mins before and after the module for better understanding and retention.
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All op-ed submissions must be jointly prepared by the team of fellows working on them.
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Candidates will be given a completion certificate upon meeting the criterion for successful graduation.
Selection Criteria
Academic Credentials
Statement of Purpose
Motivation, Maturity, Leadership Abilities
Interview
After You Apply
Once we have reviewed your application, we will contact you if you become a finalist in our selection process.
The programme fees is payable upon selection (within five days); registration is free of cost.
Additional Learning Opportunities
Opportunity for office hours with Mitali Nikore in a one-on-one setting
Buddy support programme for answering programmatic questions and providing additional resources to support your success in the programme.
Eligibility and Deadlines
All early career professionals, post-graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.
Nikore Associates is not taking fellows, stay tuned for updates or reach us as nikoreassociates@gmail.com
