Meghalaya Legislative Research Fellowship (MLRF) Announces Applications for 3rd Cohort (2026–28) ·Meghalaya Institute of Governance

Overview

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to engage in evidence-based policymaking by providing research and analytical support to members of the Meghalaya State Legislative Assembly.

Eligibility

• Must be a domicile of Meghalaya.
• Age limit: 32 years or younger.
• Educational qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in relevant fields such as Social Sciences, Public Policy, Data Analytics, Humanities, Natural Sciences, or interdisciplinary studies.
• Language proficiency in English plus one of Khasi, Garo, or Jaintia.
• Preference for candidates with a strong understanding of Meghalaya’s society, culture, and history.
• For Data Fellows: Proficiency in tools such as Excel, STATA, R, Python, Power BI, GIS, etc., and strong analytical and quantitative research capabilities.

Benefits

• Duration: Minimum 1 year, extendable to 2 years based on performance.
• Monthly fellowship: ₹50,000 plus House Rent Allowance.
• Additional benefits: Mobile allowance.
• Direct exposure to legislative processes and policymaking.

How to Apply

• Apply here
• Email inquiries to:
  • migshillong@gmail.com
  • bipp_mlrf@isb.edu
  • hrd.mbda@gov.in

Deadline

May 25, 2026