Knowledge creation across diverse fields is essential for achieving the vision of Vikasit Bharat 2047. It enables society and the nation to identify emerging challenges and chart strategic pathways to address them. Over the past 43 years, Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini has built a strong tradition of social enlightenment by publishing research studies, surveys, and fact-finding reports on critical national issues. Through the Fellowship Program in association with MEMG, Prabodhini seeks to further strengthen and expand this research-driven legacy, ensuring its continued contribution to nation-building.
Overview
About Fellowship Programme
In the upcoming academic year, the Fellowship Program is being expanded to offer applicants deeper learning, mentorship, and meaningful exposure to real-world policy and social issues. The Senior Research Fellowship will provide experienced researchers an opportunity to engage in in-depth studies, access RMP’s institutional network, and contribute to impactful national conversations. The Policy Research Fellowship will allow emerging scholars to work on evidence-based policy formulation and contribute to a growing policy repository, while gaining hands-on experience in applied research. The Leadership and Capacity Building Fellowship is designed to nurture young researchers by strengthening their research methodology, analytical abilities, and leadership skills.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Senior Research Fellowship
Baal Apte Policy Research
Fellowship
Vasantrao Patwardhan Capacity and Leadership Development Fellowship
How To Apply:
- The candidates shall submit an online application. The research proposal should be submitted only in the format attached with the application form. No separate research proposal or copies of research papers are to be attached. Or applicants can submit their research proposal via mail with an updated CV of the applicant.
- If you are sending the application via mail then use the ‘RMP-MEMG Research Fellowship Programme Application_Name.’
- Share your application on samparka@rmponweb.org .
- The Research Proposal should either be in Hindi or English (Use the template to fill the form in Hindi or English)
One applicant can submit only one application under the Senior Fellowship scheme. However, he/she can apply separately for another scheme.
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Procedure for Award
- procedure for the award of the fellowships will include evaluation, Interview and interaction/presentation of applications by the panel of subject experts in multiple phases.
- The recommendations of the Expert Committee(s) are placed before the requisite Committee(s) of RMP for their consent/approval.
- The list of selected applications will be uploaded on the RMP website. Only the selected candidates shall be informed individually through a provisional award letter specifying the formalities and documents required for joining the fellowship.


