Internship Opportunity: Research Intern – PRS Legislative Research

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Organization:
PRS Legislative Research — An independent, non-profit research organisation established in September 2005 to strengthen India’s legislative process by making it more informed, transparent, and participatory. Based in New Delhi, PRS supports Members of Parliament (MPs) by providing high-quality, non-partisan analysis on legislation and public policy. PRS was co-founded by C.V. Madhukar and M.R. Madhavan (current President), and its Board is chaired by S. Ramadorai. It operates as the Institute for Policy Research Studies, a registered Section 8 Company.

Location:
PRS Legislative Research
3rd Floor, Gandharva Mahavidyalaya,
212, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg,
New Delhi – 110002

Position / Vacancies:

  • Research Intern
  • Departments available: Research and Outreach
  • Rolling internships (round-the-year applications)

Eligibility:

  • Deep interest in Parliament, legislation, and public policy
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Ability to work full-time in an offline/in-office setup
  • Open to students across disciplines (no specific year mentioned)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist analysts in research on legislation and policy issues
  • Prepare briefs, notes, and background research for parliamentary work
  • Support PRS’s analysis of Bills, debates, and legislative functioning
  • Contribute to outreach activities (tracking MPs/MLAs, citizen engagement, legislative data)
  • Undertake and complete an internship project under mentorship
  • Work on projects assigned during parliamentary sessions or matched to the intern’s interests during non-session periods

Duration:

  • Flexible, normally 4 to 8 weeks

Mode:

  • Physical (In-office) — interns must report to office

Stipend:

  • Unpaid
  • No accommodation or remuneration provided

Last Date to Apply:

  • 20 November 2025

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates must fill out the online application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd48lpfVAB1t71fsKIaqRjFkVLeLyaWzQzpLWEY9_r3qQb6kw/viewform
You will be required to:

  • Write a Statement of Purpose (≤ 500 words)
  • Upload an updated resume (PDF)
  • Upload a writing sample (≤ 1000 words) on any policy issue (PDF)
    Note: The form must be completed in one session — no save option.

Contact:
For queries: internship@prsindia.org

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