The SIA-India Young Fellow Programme aims to engage talented and driven young professionals in advancing research, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership within India’s growing space economy.
This structured, year-long fellowship offers immersive exposure to policy advocacy, industry engagement, and strategic research on emerging space issues. Fellows will also be actively involved in the day-to-day operations of SIA-India.
Fellowship Duration: 12 months
Intake Windows: April, August, December
(Three rolling cohorts are admitted each year, with two vacancies available per cohort.)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to recent graduates, Master’s students, or early-career professionals.
- Preferred backgrounds: Public policy, engineering, space science, business, or international affairs.
- Demonstrated interest in the space sector.
- Strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.
- Selection will be based on a structured application process, writing sample, and interview.
Roles and Responsibilities of Fellows:
- Assist in drafting policy notes, position papers, and industry research documents.
- Support SIA-India events, stakeholder consultations, and delegation coordination.
- Contribute to content creation for outreach platforms such as blogs, newsletters, and social media.
- Track regulatory and policy developments in India’s and the global space sectors.
- Contribute to thematic projects aligned with India’s commercial space growth.
Fellowship Support and Incentives:
- Monthly Stipend: ₹25,000 (all-inclusive) per fellow (subject to applicable taxes as per Government of India norms).
- Completion Bonus: ₹60,000 upon successful completion of the 12-month fellowship.
- Certification: Formal Certificate of Completion jointly signed by SIA-India’s senior leadership.
Supervision and Learning Opportunities:
Fellows will work under the guidance of the SIA-India Secretariat and senior advisors. They will gain real-time exposure to policy work, industry interactions, and thought leadership initiatives, with opportunities to participate in prominent events such as the India Space Congress, DefSAT Conference & Expo, policy roundtables, webinars, and international exchanges.
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