Research Internship at PRS Legislative Research — Apply by August 20, 2025
Organization Overview
PRS Legislative Research is an independent non-profit founded in September 2005. Headquartered in New Delhi, PRS strengthens legislative transparency by offering impartial, research-based insights to Members of Parliament and their offices.
Internship Details
- Mode & Timing: On-site in New Delhi, starting in September 2025.
- Duration: Typically spans 4–8 weeks, with flexibility depending on workload and schedules.
Role Structure
Interns can work with either:
- The Research Team, focusing on legislative and policy analysis.
- The Outreach Team, which tracks legislative activities and engages with stakeholders.
During parliamentary sessions, interns assist with timely assignments; in non-session periods, work is tailored to their interests.
What Interns Can Expect
- Support analysts in crafting policy summaries, briefs, or research notes.
- Undertake an individual research project under supervision.
- Gain exposure to the legislative process and analytical writing.
Requirements
- Research Interns: Excellent writing, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Data Interns (if applicable): Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, plus programming or data-processing experience.
- Design Interns (occasionally needed): Proficiency with design tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, along with data presentation skills.
Perks & Limitations
- This is an unpaid internship with no accommodation provided.
- The value lies in real-world research exposure, mentorship, and gaining a better grasp of policymaking.
Application Deadline & Location
- Apply by August 20, 2025.
- Location: PRS Legislative Research, 3rd Floor, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, 212 Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, New Delhi – 110002.
Application Requirements
- A concise statement of purpose (≤500 words)
- Resume in PDF format
- Writing sample on a policy topic (≤1000 words) in PDF format (or design sample, if applying for design role)
Why Apply?
Engaging with PRS as an intern offers an insider’s view of India’s legislative mechanics—ideal for law and policy students aiming to build research, analysis, or communication skills in the public policy domain.
For any queries, please email at internship@prsindia.org.
Applications for the month of September will not be accepted after August 20, 2025.
The form has to be filled out in one session, and there is no option of saving responses.
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