Ashoka University Invites Applications For Young India Fellowship Programme 2026-27, Ashoka University’s flagship Young India Fellowship (YIF) is a one-year residential postgraduate diploma programme designed to educate and empower Fellows to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Each year, around 100 motivated individuals engage in a rich multidisciplinary learning experience, exploring diverse disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary thinking, and collaborating to address real-world issues. Throughout this transformative journey, Fellows receive guidance and mentorship from renowned leaders and experts across various fields.
Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully review the details and submit their applications before the specified deadline.
Last Date of Application: 8th December 2025
Curriculum Design:
(Ashoka University Invites Applications For Young India Fellowship Programme 2026-27)
YIF offers Fellows an opportunity to complement the depth that Fellows gained in previous educational, professional and personal experiences, with intellectual breadth. The multiple ways in which they engage with the curriculum, their peers and the larger ecosystem, enable them to build perspective and sharpen abilities, regardless of what pertinent issues they eventually end up solving for – as academics, researchers, professionals, entrepreneurs, artists and more.
The rigorous year-long YIF is structured into eight terms, each approximately six weeks in duration. The YIF curriculum consists of four key pillars:
Core and Elective Coursework: A set of foundational and thematic coursework delivered by Ashoka University faculty, visiting faculty and practitioners from across various fields and disciplines. The first half of the year (Terms 1-4) comprises core courses that all Fellows partake in, while the second half (Terms 5-8) allows Fellows to build multi- and inter-disciplinary grounding through elective coursework in smaller sections. Most second half courses are offered as electives.
Critical Inquiry and Expression: A year-long module focussed on shaping critical reading, writing and expression skills along with tools to synthesise cross-disciplinary learning at the YIF.
Immersive Experiential Learning: Focussed on group-based project work on self-designed problem statements or collaborative engagements with partner organizations, through the Experiential Learning Module.
Holistic Learning and Engagement: Comprises a set of credited foundational components in the first half of the year through the Learning and Engagement Module, along with three non-credited components that are spread across the academic year: Mentorship, Alumni and Guest Engagement, and Peer Learning.
Eligibility
(Ashoka University Invites Applications For Young India Fellowship Programme 2026-27)
Applicants should have completed a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline. Final-year undergraduate students who will complete their degree or equivalent by the summer of 2026 are also eligible to apply. Having work experience (full-time, entrepreneurial, freelance, or internship experience) may be advantageous. Many Fellows also hold postgraduate credentials.
There is no age limit for applying to the YIF.
How to apply?
Learn more about the Fellowship Program
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