CPPR Academy is launching a fully funded Youth Leadership Fellowship (YLF) to develop future leaders who will inculcate the spirit of liberty and freedom in the political and economic spheres.20 young individuals between the age of 20-27 years will be provided this fully funded fellowship.
Currently, the youth make up for below 35% of Kerala’s ageing workforce. This calls for increasing the focus towards strengthening the youth and helping them skill up to partake in the dialogue and work around the public policy sector. The youth of Kerala present an untapped potential for leading the way for development and change in the region. The YLF is geared to unlock this latent untapped potential of Kerala’s youth.
The Fellowship will focus on teaching, training and skilling them. It will provide them the opportunity to train under a mentor, partake in matters of policy and politics, leverage CPPR’s platform to publish their writings, host webinars and podcasts. Through the fellowship, the fellows can make use of the opportunities which are otherwise offered to individuals working in think tanks and similar organisations, while upskilling themselves from individuals immersed in the policy, politics and corporate ecosystem.
Experiential Learning
Group Activities
Simulations
Case studies discussion
Multidisciplinary Fellowship
Networking
Skill building
Work Opportunities
Online classes
Expert Masterclasses
Timeline for the fellowship
- Nine months long fellowship
- Three, month long courses around knowledge and skill building spread throughout the fellowship.
- The Fellowship will start in January and culminate by September 2023.
- The course will be conducted in a hybrid mode.
- Sessions will happen in person and online.
Who is eligible for the fellowship
The Fellowship is on a scholarship basis for all 20 individuals from Kerala.
The Fellowship is open to any youngster of Kerala between the ages of 20-27 years.
The individuals could be pursuing or completed degrees in Economics, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, law or any other field .
The individuals could also be in between their degrees or working in related fields.
What will the participants gain from the fellowship
| Foundations of Leadership
The participants will hear from inspiring instructors, guest speakers and lecturers, learn about leadership in action, be introduced to roles they can adopt as part of the change they want to bring, and explore the issues they are passionate about using brainstorming, deliberations and visual diagrams. |
Plan to Action Journey
Learning the skill of project planning, understanding the importance of team management,networking, fundraising etc. to take their knowledge and make it into actionables. |
Acquiring practical knowledge in Politics and Policy
The participants with their skills will also acquire knowledge of how the society functions, the importance of Public Policy, the connection between economics, policy, politics, international relations etc. The aim is to expose them to real life case studies from different academic disciplines but in a non academic context. |
| Regroup to Reflect and Realise
Each time the participants complete the one month-long courses held thrice through the 9 months period, they must take the time to sit back and reflect; connect what they have learnt in course modules, workshops and practical experiences to prepare for future leadership roles. |
Mentorship
The fellows will have access to select mentors who will guide them through the entire duration of the fellowship. The mentors will play a crucial role in helping the fellows put their skills to work not only during the fellowship but also after. Fellows will have a call every three weeks with their respective mentors about their action plans etc. They can use this opportunity to even collaborate with one another to bring out articles, papers, webinars, podcasts etc. |
Opportunities beyond Fellowship
Participants will receive the YLF certificate on the completion of the fellowship. During the Fellowship we will offer the participants a chance to engage with the society in some form to start the conversation around Kerala’s spirit of liberty and freedom. Deserving participants will be provided with opportunities to pursue their career goals through jobs and internships. |
MEET OUR 20 SELECTED FELLOWS
Abdulla Jalal
Professional Political Analyst,
MA Political Science
“I Want to strengthen the district-level ecosystem and make it an inclusive and demand-driven one.”
Amal Chandra
Intern, Office of Dr Shashi Tharoor,
MA Political Science
” I want to build a career in research, public policy, governance, & politics to transform society to greater heights of wisdom, peace, liberty, & development.”
Alan Sam Abraham
Bachelors in Commerce
“I want to work for the society by developing effective policies that cater for the needs of all individuals irrespective of their gender, caste and class.”
Albin Siby
Pursuing BA, Political Science
“I want to incorporate best practices to STEM-based approaches into my domain of development studies.”
Deepa Prabha
Associate CSR and Partnership, Kites India
MA, Development Studies
“I want to bring in youth collectives working in Kerala.”
Cyril Sebastian p
Data Scientist,
Pursuing MA Economics
“I Want to start an NGO to do economic research activities, economic modelling and implement economic plans for the upliftment of people.”
Anjitha Jose
MA, International Relations and Political Science
“I want to play a role in the state machineries to meet the contemporary demands and expectations.”
Nikita Mohan
Junior Associate, Legalease Solutions,
BA LLB (Hons)
“I want to delve into the minds of policymakers and stakeholders.“
Thana Hussain
Pursuing BA, Political Science
“I want to create a more productive and efficient economy with better jobs and educational opportunities.“
Niranjana Biju
Pursuing LLB
“I want to work towards positive impacts on lives and also make the world a better place to live in.“
Vinayakan Sajeev Beena
PGD, Applied Statistics, BA, Economics
“I want to be the next world-renowned policymaker economist, my hero, Gita Gopinath.“
Jose Deepak T T
M.A, International Relations and Political Science
“I want to a relook into the Kerala model of development to create an inclusive society in order to unchain the new generation and their ideas.“
Nathishia Rebecca Chandy
Pursuing LLB
“I want to master the art of problem-solving by translatingtheoretical knowledge to practical situations.“
Gaurishankar S
B Tech, Mechanical Engineering
“I want to evaluate problems and policies on a comprehensive lens and find collaborative solutions .“
Harsha Lal
Research Associate, Gujarat Institute of Developmental Research,
MA Sociology
“I want to work with like-minded individuals who have high hopes for their country and also work towards meaningful development and progress.“
N Afzal
Founding Partner and Project Implementation
Head, Zero to One,
B Tech, Mechanical and Automobile Engineering
“I want to work towards enhancing the capacity of youth by facilitating dialogues, sharing initiatives and practices,strengthening advocacy skills for the future.“
Maneesha A
MA, Public Administration and Policy Studies
“I want to make Kerala economy self-reliant & sustainable with adequate employment opportunities.“