Policy in Action Program

Applications to the 2026 November-December online edition of the Policy in Action Program are currently open! Interested candidates should submit their responses to the questions below and attach a copy of their latest resume. Word limits, wherever prescribed, should not be exceeded.

Applications will be processed in two batches. Candidates who apply on or before the first deadline will be eligible for early decisions. For the others, admission decisions will be announced after the final deadline. After submitting the form, you will also receive an email with instructions to record a short video to one question. The video is simply an opportunity for us to get to know you better and understand your fit for the program. It does not require any preparation. Please submit this video within 48 hours. Applications without a video submission will not be considered.

Finally, please note that all answers will be run through advanced plagiarism and AI detectors. Applications which indicate plagiarism or the use of AI tools will be directly disqualified.

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Section I: The basics

Preferred Pronouns *

Your city *

First name *

Last name *

Your Date of Birth (DoB) *

Student or professional? *

Degree(s) pursued & Educational Institution(s) attended *

If you work, your organization & designation

Email *

Mobile number *

Section II: Getting to know you

Think of a problem you encounter regularly that frustrates you - at work, in your neighbourhood, while commuting, online, or when dealing with a public service. Why does this problem keep showing up? What has already been tried to fix it, and why hasn’t it worked? What would you do differently? *

Max. 600 words.

Describe a situation where you were responsible for moving a group forward, whether formally or informally. What constraints did you face, what choices did you make, and what did the experience teach you about leadership? *

Max. 300 words

What areas of public policy interest you the most? And what do you hope to gain from this program? *

Max. 300 words

Attach a copy of your latest resume *

Upload as a pdf file; max. size 5 MB

Your LinkedIn profile *

Please enter the complete link; write NA, if not available

Finally, how did you hear about the program?