Are you a penultimate-year or final-year student interested in politics, public policy, governance, or political consulting? The Introduction to Political Consulting (ICPC) Internship by the Policy, Politics and Governance Foundation (PPGF) combines structured online training with practical exposure to political and policy consulting.
Quick Eligibility
- Opportunity Type: Political & Policy Consulting Internship
- Education Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
- Year of Study: Penultimate year or final year
- Eligible Nationality: India
- Academic Background: Open to students from any academic discipline
- Age Limit: 18+
- Work Experience: Not required
- Nomination Required: No
- University Admission: Must be currently enrolled as a qualifying student
- Application Fee: ₹0
- Stipend: ₹5,000 lump sum upon completion of the training module
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 4 months, non-continuous; can be completed over a maximum period of 9 months
- Location: Online training + in-office/field internship components
- Application Method: Online application through PPGF
What Does the ICPC Internship Include?
1. Online Training
The programme begins with a structured, self-paced training module covering the fundamentals of:
- Politics
- Policymaking
- Governance
- Political consulting
- Political strategy
2. In-Office Internship
The second component provides practical exposure to political consulting through work with political offices and organisers, helping participants understand how political strategy and campaigns operate in real-world settings.
What Do Participants Receive?
Participants can receive:
- ₹5,000 completion stipend
- Certificate of Completion from PPGF
- Mentorship from experienced political and policy professionals
- Practical exposure to political consulting
- Access to potential job and internship opportunities in the sector
Important Eligibility Rule
This opportunity is not open to all college students.
You should apply only if you are currently enrolled and in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate programme.
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