Organization : PRS Legislative Research Institute
Fellowship Name : LAMP Fellowship
Applicable For : Indian Citizens
Applicable State : All India
Website : https://www.prsindia.org/lamp
LAMP Fellowship:
The Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship was conceptualized by PRS to create a platform for young Indians to engage with policy making at the national level.
Update : PRS LAMP Fellowship 2019-20 : www.scholarships.net.in/32109.html
The LAMP Fellowship started on a pilot basis in 2010 in collaboration with the Constitution Club of India.
The LAMP Fellowship provides an opportunity for young Indians to be mentored by a Member of Parliament. The LAMP Fellows work full time with the assigned MP for a period of eleven months, from the beginning of the Monsoon session to the end of the Budget session of Parliament. Throughout the eleven months, the LAMP Fellow works closely with the MP, providing extensive research support for his/her parliamentary work.
Typically, LAMP Fellows could find themselves researching topics as diverse as defence, food security, environment, economics and foreign affairs. Though the primary role of a LAMP Fellow is to support an MP’s Parliamentary work, Fellows also have an opportunity to get exposed to constituency related matters.
In the first cohort of the LAMP Fellowship, 12 young individuals were selected and trained to work with MPs from both Houses of Parliament, across different political parties. In the following two years, the programme was expanded to have over 40 Fellows each year.
Under the Fellowship, Fellows will also engage with policy makers and experts from diverse sectors through participation in workshops on important policy and development issue that the country faces today.
Several LAMP Fellows have pursued advanced degrees in political science, public policy, and media/communications. Others have chosen to work in areas such as political consulting, public relations, and the development sector. Some Fellows have continued to support the work of other MPs.
Eligibility :
PRS seeks to engage with highly-motivated, bright young people for the LAMP Fellowship.
** Candidate must be below 25 years of age, i.e. born on or after January 1, 1990.
** Candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline.
** Only Indian citizens are eligible for the LAMP Fellowship.
Selection Process:
The LAMP Fellowship involves a highly competitive selection process to enable brilliant, motivated young individuals across the country to be part of the Fellowship. Only Indian citizens are eligible for the LAMP Fellowship. Applications to the Fellowship are invited through an online application portal only. The online application form requires details of the candidate’s academic background, relevant work experience and references. In addition, candidates are required to submit a statement of intent on what motivates them to be a LAMP Fellow and a short essay on a policy or legislative issue.
The application process is followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates. Interview will be either in person or telephonic. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to furnish references. Note than any attempt to influence the selection process could lead to the disqualification of the candidate.
How to Apply:
The LAMP Fellowship involves a highly competitive selection process to enable brilliant, motivated young individuals across the country to be part of the Fellowship.
The Fellowship runs from June to May (subject to the Parliamentary calendar). Each LAMP Fellow is expected to undertake the activities of the Fellowship on a full-time basis for the entire duration.
Contact Us:
PRS Legislative Research
Institute for Policy Research Studies
3rd Floor, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya 212, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg,
New Delhi 110002
Phone: +91 11 43434035 – 36
Email: lampfellowship@prsindia.or