In shortLAMP Fellowship is an 11-month programme by PRS Legislative Research placing Indian graduates aged up to 25 (born on or after 1 June 2000) with sitting MPs in Parliament. Fellows earn Rs 23,000 monthly, work full-time in New Delhi from mid-June to end of Budget session, and need a bachelor's degree. No parallel job or studies allowed.
Key facts
- Offered by
- PRS Legislative Research, Institute for Policy Research Studies
- Stipend
- Rs 23,000 per month for the duration of the fellowship
- Duration
- Approximately eleven months, starting in mid June with a month of training and running until the end of the Budget session of the following year
- Location
- New Delhi
The Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament fellowship, run by PRS Legislative Research, places young graduates directly with a sitting Member of Parliament for a full parliamentary year. A fellow drafts questions for Question Hour, prepares briefs on bills the MP will speak on, researches constituency issues and helps with correspondence, which makes it one of the very few ways an outsider can watch the legislative process from inside.
The cohort starts in mid June with about a month of structured training on how Parliament works, how bills move and how the budget is scrutinised, and then continues until the Budget session of the following year ends. Fellows must be in Delhi throughout and the commitment is full time, with no parallel job or degree permitted. Applications typically open in December for the next cycle, with written evaluation and interviews running into the new year.
Who is eligible
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Must hold a bachelor's degree in any academic discipline, completed before the fellowship begins
- Age up to 25 years, defined for the 2026-27 cycle as a date of birth on or after 1 June 2000
- Must be available full time in New Delhi for the entire fellowship period
- No parallel job, professional engagement or academic programme is permitted during the fellowship
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for LAMP Fellowship 2026-27?
Indian citizens aged up to 25 (date of birth on or after 1 June 2000) with a completed bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible. You must be available full-time in New Delhi for the entire fellowship period with no parallel job, professional engagement or academic programme.
What is the stipend for LAMP Fellowship?
The monthly stipend is Rs 23,000 for the duration of the approximately eleven-month fellowship period from mid-June through the end of the Budget session of the following year.
When does LAMP Fellowship start and end?
The fellowship starts in mid-June with one month of structured training on Parliament, bills and budget scrutiny, then continues until the Budget session of the following year ends, totalling approximately eleven months.
When can I apply for LAMP Fellowship?
Applications typically open in December for the next cycle. Written evaluation and interviews run into the new year. Check PRS Legislative Research's website for exact 2026-27 dates.
What will I do as a LAMP Fellow?
Fellows work with sitting MPs drafting questions for Question Hour, preparing briefs on bills, researching constituency issues and helping with correspondence. You gain direct inside access to the legislative process for a full parliamentary year.
Where is LAMP Fellowship based?
The fellowship is based in New Delhi. Fellows must be available full-time there for the entire duration of the programme with no option for remote work or flexible location.
Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.
