Fully Funded Conference in India 2027 for Young Leaders
By: Observer Research Foundation – ORFLast update:
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Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- Age18 - 35
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldMedia and Journalism
- Job locationIndia
- Deadline2026-11-02
Opportunity description
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) has announced that applications are now open for the Raisina Young Fellows Programme 2027, a fully funded international opportunity for young leaders and accomplished professionals to participate in a leadership and international dialogue programme held in New Delhi, India, from March 11 to 20, 2027.
The programme aims to bring together young leaders from around the world to discuss key political, economic, and social issues, with a particular focus on the transformations taking place across Asia and their impact on international relations and the global economy.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with prominent figures in politics, diplomacy, business, and academic research, take part in discussions on global challenges, and exchange knowledge and experiences with professionals from diverse backgrounds and countries.
The programme also includes participation in the Raisina Dialogue, one of the leading international conferences focused on geopolitics and geoeconomics, organized in collaboration with India's Ministry of External Affairs.
The programme aims to bring together young leaders from around the world to discuss key political, economic, and social issues, with a particular focus on the transformations taking place across Asia and their impact on international relations and the global economy.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with prominent figures in politics, diplomacy, business, and academic research, take part in discussions on global challenges, and exchange knowledge and experiences with professionals from diverse backgrounds and countries.
The programme also includes participation in the Raisina Dialogue, one of the leading international conferences focused on geopolitics and geoeconomics, organized in collaboration with India's Ministry of External Affairs.
Benefits
• Round-trip economy-class airfare to India.
• Accommodation throughout the programme.
• Meals covered during participation.
• Local transportation in India for programme-related activities.
• Free participation in a comprehensive international fellowship programme.
• Attendance at specialized sessions and discussions on international political, economic, and social issues.
• Direct networking opportunities with political officials, diplomats, business leaders, and academics.
• Participation in the international Raisina Dialogue conference.
• Development of leadership, dialogue, and international communication skills.
• Building a professional network with participants and experts from different countries.
• Joining the Observer Research Foundation's governance programmes alumni network, which includes more than 2,500 former participants, including ministers, CEOs, and political leaders.
• Accommodation throughout the programme.
• Meals covered during participation.
• Local transportation in India for programme-related activities.
• Free participation in a comprehensive international fellowship programme.
• Attendance at specialized sessions and discussions on international political, economic, and social issues.
• Direct networking opportunities with political officials, diplomats, business leaders, and academics.
• Participation in the international Raisina Dialogue conference.
• Development of leadership, dialogue, and international communication skills.
• Building a professional network with participants and experts from different countries.
• Joining the Observer Research Foundation's governance programmes alumni network, which includes more than 2,500 former participants, including ministers, CEOs, and political leaders.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Be between 28 and 35 years old.
• Have outstanding professional or academic achievements and demonstrated leadership experience.
• Work in one of the following fields: politics, diplomacy, business, media, civil society, or academia.
• Be proficient in English and capable of participating in international discussions.
• Have the ability and willingness to contribute to international forums and dialogues.
• Be available to participate throughout the entire programme, from March 11 to 20, 2027.
• Be a member of the PCNS Youth Community to be eligible for one of the two fully funded places announced under this call.
• Be between 28 and 35 years old.
• Have outstanding professional or academic achievements and demonstrated leadership experience.
• Work in one of the following fields: politics, diplomacy, business, media, civil society, or academia.
• Be proficient in English and capable of participating in international discussions.
• Have the ability and willingness to contribute to international forums and dialogues.
• Be available to participate throughout the entire programme, from March 11 to 20, 2027.
• Be a member of the PCNS Youth Community to be eligible for one of the two fully funded places announced under this call.
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Fully Funded Conference in India 2027 for Young Leaders