The EU–India Emerging Leaders Fellowship, conducted by the Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI), is a two-month remote fellowship for students, recent graduates, young professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, writers, and other emerging practitioners interested in EU–India relations.
The fellowship offers practical exposure to policy, business, research, communications, and international cooperation while giving participants the opportunity to develop a defined EU–India Capstone Project.
Program Overview & Eligibility: EU–India Emerging Leaders Fellowship
- Opportunity Type: Fellowship
- Study Level: University Students, Recent Graduates, and Early-Career Professionals
- Eligible Nationalities: Not specifically restricted by nationality
- Age Limit: No specific age limit stated
- Education Requirement: No specific academic degree or field required
- Work Experience: No specific work experience requirement
- Funding: Unpaid — no salary or stipend
- Application Fee: No application fee stated
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 2 months
- Application Deadline: Rolling
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is intended for people with a genuine interest in EU–India relations. Potential applicants include:
- University students
- Recent graduates
- Young professionals
- Researchers
- Entrepreneurs
- Aspiring diplomats
- Journalists and writers
- Communications and creative professionals
- Individuals working or studying in international affairs
Applicants do not need to come from a particular academic discipline. Interest, initiative, curiosity, and commitment to EU–India relations are important considerations.
Fellowship Pathways
Participants can work in areas aligned with their interests.
Policy & Research
Explore topics such as EU–India trade, climate cooperation, technology policy, sustainability, diplomacy, and geopolitics.
Business & Strategy
Work on areas including investment, market access, supply chains, entrepreneurship, SMEs, and emerging sectors.
Communications & Creative
Develop visual explainers, infographics, videos, digital storytelling, social media campaigns, interviews, and event communications.
Media & Journalism
Explore EU–India issues through articles, interviews, analysis, and multimedia storytelling.
EU–India Capstone Project
Each fellow works on an EU–India Capstone Project based on their selected pathway.
Possible outputs include:
- Policy brief
- Research paper
- Business analysis
- Feature article
- Interview
- Video
- Infographic series
- Digital campaign
- Visual story
- Presentation
Fellows present their work to the EICBI team at the end of the fellowship. Selected projects may also be considered for publication or dissemination through EICBI platforms, subject to editorial review.
What You Gain
Participants can gain:
- Practical exposure to EU–India policy and stakeholder engagement
- Research, analytical, communication, or strategic skills
- Exposure to policymakers, businesses, researchers, diplomats, and institutions
- Experience developing an EU–India-focused project
- A portfolio project for future academic or professional opportunities
- Exposure to EICBI policy dialogues, publications, and engagements
- Digital EICBI Fellowship Certificate upon successful completion
Funding & Costs
This is not a funded fellowship.
The fellowship is unpaid, meaning fellows do not receive a salary, stipend, or employment benefits.
At the same time, no application fee is stated on the current fellowship information.
Because the fellowship is remote, participants should also consider any personal costs associated with completing their project or participating in optional activities.
Why Consider It?
If you’re interested in international affairs, EU–India relations, policy, business, technology, sustainability, research, communications, or entrepreneurship, this could be a useful opportunity to build practical experience and a tangible portfolio project alongside your studies or career.
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