//Not live// LAMP Fellowship 2023-24: Application Form
The application must be submitted no later than 11:45 PM IST on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid last minute technical issues.

Before applying, please make sure that you meet the Fellowship’s eligibility requirements first:
1) You must have a Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline)
2) You must be 25 years or younger  (born on or after June 1st 1997)
3) You must be an Indian citizen

Instructions for filling up the application form:
Partial responses cannot be saved. Please make sure to fill up the application form all at once.

Things you need to have ready before filling up the form:
1) Academic scores/grades (UG and upwards)
2) Details of work experience/internships/ volunteer work
3) A 500-word essay justifying  your candidature for the  LAMP Fellowship
4) A 500-word essay on a policy or law

The essays should be written in English and in your own words. Any material used in your essays from other sources must be properly cited. Application of candidates who have plagiarized their essays will be summarily rejected.

This form contains 8 sections. They are:
Section 1: Personal information and contact details
Section 2: Academic Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
Section 3: Academic Qualification: Post Graduate Degree (if applicable)
Section 4: Academic Qualification: Other Degree / Course (if applicable)
Section 5: Work Experience (other than internships) (if applicable)
Section 6: Internship Experience (if applicable)
Section 7: Languages known
Section 8: Two essays (500 words each)

Candidates shortlisted in the first round will be required to take a mandatory online evaluation test on 8 January, 2023 (Sunday). 

Frequently asked questions about the LAMP Fellowship: http://www.prsindia.org/lamp/faqs

If you face difficulties filling out the online application form or have a question that’s not answered in the FAQs, please send an email to lampfellowship@prsindia.org.
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Section 1: Personal Information and contact details
1.1. Title *
1.2. First Name *
1.3. Middle Name
1.4. Last Name
1.5. Email Address *
Enter the email address in this field which you check regularly. This email address will be used for all communication purposes.
Date of Birth
LAMP Fellowship 2023-24 is open to candidates born on or after June 1, 1997.
1.6. Day *
1.6.1. Month *
1.6.2. Year *
1.7. Citizenship *
Fellowship is open to Indian citizens. "Indian citizen" implies someone holding an Indian passport or eligible to hold one. Individuals holding PIO/OCI cards are not eligible for the LAMP Fellowship. Confirm that you are an Indian Citizen..
1.8. Permanent Address *
Enter your Permanent Address which will be used in the records of the Fellowship, excluding the city, state and pin code. These are to be filled in the next three fields.
1.8.1. City *
1.8.2. State
1.8.3. Pin Code *
Enter six digit Pin Code without any spaces. If you don't know the pin code or don’t live in India, enter 000111.
1.8.4. Country *
1.9. Communication Address *
Enter your current address which can be used for communication, excluding the city, state and pin code. These are to be filled in the next three fields.
1.9.1. City *
1.9.2. State
1.9.3. Pin Code *
Enter six digit Pin Code without any spaces. If you don't know the pin code or don’t live in India, enter 000111.
1.10. Mobile Number *
Enter your mobile number. Prefix your mobile number with the international country code (India is 91). Do not use +, - or space in the mobile number (Example: 919840198402).
1.11. Alternate Contact Number *
This could be another mobile number or a landline number. Prefix your mobile number with the international country code (India is 91). For a landline number, enter the STD Code. Please do not use +, - or space in the number (Example: For Delhi - 01154325432, Mumbai - 02254325432, Kolkata - 03354325432, Chennai - 04454325432).
Section 2: Academic Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
Candidates from all academic backgrounds may apply for the Fellowship. Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline. Previous LAMP Fellows come from diverse academic backgrounds with Bachelor's or Master’s degrees in Engineering, Law, Economics, Sciences, Literature, and Commerce. The LAMP Fellowship does not give preference to any particular academic discipline.

2.1. Bachelors Degree *
Example: BA Hons in Political Science
2.2. Academic Discipline *
2.3. Date Started *
Month
2.3.1. Year *
2.4. Date Ended/Expected *
Month
2.4.1. Year *
2.5. Name of the Institution *
2.5.1. Country *
2.5.2. City *
2.5.3. State
2.6. Percentage/CGPA obtained *
For Percentage/CGPA, enter the numerator here. Example (Percentage): For an aggregate percentage score of 95% (95/100), enter the numerator 95 here. Example (CGPA): For a CGPA score of 8.4/9, enter the numerator 8.4 here. For any other grading system, enter '0' here.
2.6.1. Enter maximum Percentage/CGPA *
For Percentage/CGPA, enter the denominator here. Example (Percentage): For an aggregate percentage score of 95% (95/100), enter the denominator 100 here. Example (CGPA): For a CGPA score of 8.4/9, enter the denominator 9 here. For any other grading system, enter '0' here.
2.6.2. Other grading system
For other grading systems, enter your grade here. Example: 2:1, for UK Grading system
2.6.3. Comments on Percentage/CGPA
Enter any relevant comments about the Percentage/CGPA obtained. (Example: If at the time of filling out this form you have your aggregate percentage or CGPA only up to the 6th or 7th semester, mention it here). Leave this field blank if there are no comments to be provided.
Section 3: Academic Qualification: Postgraduate Degree
3.1. Post-graduate Degree (if applicable)
Example: MA Hons in Political Science
3.2. Academic Discipline
3.3. Date Started
Month
3.3.1. Year
3.4. Date Ended/Expected
Month
3.4.1. Year
3.5. Name of the Institution
3.5.1. Country
3.5.2. City
3.5.3. State
3.6. Enter Percentage/CGPA obtained
For Percentage/CGPA, enter the numerator here. Example(Percentage): For an aggregate percentage score of 95%(95/100), enter the numerator 95 here. Example(CGPA): For a CGPA score of 8.4/9, enter the numerator 8.4 here. For any other grading system, enter '0' here.
3.6.1. Enter maximum Percentage/CGPA
For Percentage/CGPA, enter the denominator here. Example(Percentage): For an aggregate percentage score of 95%(95/100), enter the denominator 100 here. Example(CGPA): For a CGPA score of 8.4/9, enter the denominator 9 here. For any other grading system, enter '0' here.
3.6.2. Other grading system
For other grading systems, enter your grade here. Example: 2:1, for UK Grading system
3.6.3. Comments on Percentage/CGPA
Enter any relevant comments about the Percentage/CGPA obtained. (Example: If at the time of filling out this form you have your aggregate percentage or CGPA only up to the 6th or 7th semester, mention it here). Leave this field blank if there are no comments to be provided.
Section 4: Academic Qualification: Other Degrees / Courses
List any other Degrees / Courses in this section.
4.1. Any other Degree / Course (if applicable)
4.2. Academic Discipline
4.3. Date Started
Month
4.3.1. Year
4.4. Date Ended/Expected
Month
4.4.1. Year
4.5. Name of the Institution
4.5.1. Country
4.5.2. City
4.5.3. State
4.6. Percentage/CGPA obtained
For Percentage/CGPA, enter the numerator here. Example(Percentage): For an aggregate percentage score of 95%(95/100), enter the numerator 95 here. Example(CGPA): For a CGPA score of 8.4/9, enter the numerator 8.4 here. For any other grading system, enter '0' here.
4.6.1. Enter maximum Percentage/CGPA
For Percentage/CGPA, enter the denominator here. Example(Percentage): For an aggregate percentage score of 95%(95/100), enter the denominator 100 here. Example(CGPA): For a CGPA score of 8.4/9, enter the denominator 9 here. For any other grading system, enter '0' here.
4.6.2. Other grading system
For other grading systems, enter your grade here. Example: 2:1, for UK Grading system
4.6.3. Comments on Percentage/CGPA
Enter any relevant comments about the Percentage/CGPA obtained. (Example: If at the time of filling out this form you have your aggregate percentage or CGPA only up to the 6th or 7th semester, mention it here). Leave this field blank if there are no comments to be provided.
Section 5: Work Experience (excluding internships)
5.1. Paid work experience
Please provide total work experience till date
Provide details of employment
Provide details of only the last two organisations where you have worked

5.2. Organisation 1
Enter the name of the last organisation that you worked for
5.3. Length of Time you worked in this organization (in months)
Enter the number of months you worked in this organization. Example format: If you worked for 2 years in this organization, enter 24
5.4. Designation
5.5. Role
Example: Research, Editing Newsletter etc.
5.6. Organisation 2
5.7. Length of Time you worked in this organization (in months)
Enter the number of months you worked in this organization. Example format: If you worked for 2 years in this organization, enter 24.
5.8. Designation
5.9. Role
Example: Research, Editing Newsletter etc.
Section 6: Internship Experience
 Include the last two internships or voluntary work in this section.
6.1. Organisation 1
Enter the name of the last organisation that you volunteered or interned for
6.2. Length of time you interned or volunteered in this organization (in months)
Enter only the number of months you interned or volunteered with this organization. Example format: If you interned or volunteered for 2 months in this organization, enter 2.
6.3. Role
Example: Research, Editing Newsletter etc.
6.4. Organisation 2
6.5. Length of time you interned or volunteered in this organization (in months)
Enter only the number of months you interned or volunteered with this organization. Example format: If you interned or volunteered for 2 months in this organization, enter 2
6.6. Role
Example: Research, Editing Newsletter etc.
Section 7: Languages known
Enter a list of languages known
7.1. Language 1 *
7.2. Language 2
7.3. Language 3
7.4. Language 4
Section 8: Essays
The essays must in your own words. Any material used in your essays from other sources must be properly cited. Application of candidates who have plagiarized their essays will be summarily rejected.

8.1. Essay 1 *
In 500 words, please justify your candidature. This should include how the LAMP Fellowship fits your career goals/prospects and why you would be a good candidate.
8.2. Essay 2 *
In 500 words, write an essay that analyses a policy or a law. 
Terms and Conditions
1.Your application will be considered based on the information that you provide to us on the application form. All information provided must be accurate and correct. Original documents will have to be presented on request. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide references.
 
2. PRS has the discretion to decline your application at any time.
 
3. The PRS office will not entertain any inquiries regarding the status of your application.
 
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
5. Any attempt to influence the selection process will result in your application being rejected.
 
6. Only applications submitted via the online application form will be considered. PRS will not consider, under any circumstances, the following applications:
(i) incomplete applications
(ii) applications submitted by email
(iii) any hard-copy of the application or any similar mediums.
 
7. The information in the application will be considered confidential and PRS will not share this with anyone not engaged with the LAMP Fellowship.
 
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