Viksit Bharat Fellowship 2025
Viksit Bharat Fellowship 2025
The Viksit Bharat Fellowship 2026, launched by BlueKraft Digital Foundation, is a prestigious one-year research and writing fellowship designed for professionals, scholars, and emerging writers who want to contribute to India’s development narrative. The program offers a monthly stipend and enables fellows to work flexibly without leaving their current jobs. Fellows explore India’s growth across governance, economy, culture, technology, foreign policy, social sector, and more—producing high-quality books and publishable work that reflect India’s transformation on its journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047. The fellowship includes mentorship from subject experts, access to BlueKraft’s research resources, exclusive interactions with policymakers, and opportunities to engage with national thought leaders.
Documents Required
Applicants submit the following documents: Passport-size Photo Resume (PDF) Last Qualification Transcript Fellowship Proposal Writing Sample Two Recommendation Letters Publication PDFs (optional)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria: Open to applicants worldwide. Minimum age: 18 years. For Associate Fellows: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a reputed institution. Strong interest in research, analysis, and writing. Prior portfolio, internship, or relevant work experience preferred. For Senior Fellows: Master’s degree (Bachelor’s accepted in exceptional cases). 5–15 years of experience in academia, government, private sector, or research. OR at least 2 published books, OR at least 5 published academic or industry-standard works. For Distinguished Fellows: Well-recognized national or international subject expert. OR 15+ years of domain experience with proven leadership. OR at least 5 published books, OR at least 20 published academic/industry works.
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List of Benefits
Monthly stipend based on the fellow category: Associate Fellow: 75,000/month Senior Fellow: 1,25,000/month Distinguished Fellow: 2,00,000/month One-year flexible fellowship (extendable). No mandatory office hours—continue your job or studies while participating. Mentorship from domain experts and knowledge partners. Access to BlueKraft’s policy papers, research materials, books, and analysis. Learning and networking sessions with policymakers and influential leaders. Guidance in writing high-impact books and research output. Opportunities to publish interim works such as articles, op-eds, research papers, and more. Fellows’ final books may be published by BlueKraft or reputed external publishers.
Indicative Themes
Applicants may choose research topics under categories such as: Governance & citizen participation India’s economic growth, MSMEs, manufacturing, Industry 4.0 Defence, foreign policy, and strategic affairs Social sector reforms & public health Women empowerment & youth development Digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship & innovation Climate action & renewable energy India's cultural identity and heritage Children’s literature for nation-building India’s frontier regions (Northeast, Kashmir)
Deliverables
Fellows must regularly submit: Book chapters Research papers Articles & op-eds Case studies Research summaries Blog posts Digital media content (podcasts, videos, social campaigns) Webinars or online sessions Final Deliverable: A full-length book in one of the following formats: Non-Fiction Book (policy, governance, economy, society, culture, etc.) Coffee Table Book (visual storytelling) Children’s Book (nation-building themes)
Application Timeline
How To Apply
Follow the below steps to apply for the program: 1. Visit Our Official Website. 2. Read carefully all the information about the program details. 3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details. 4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account. 5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button. 6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately. 7. Prepare the necessary documents as specified in the application requirements. 8. Upload these documents in the designated sections of the application form. 9. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided. 10. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application. Note: "As a free user," →'You're encouraged to share this valuable information with your friends to access the link properly'.
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The Viksit Bharat Fellowship 2026, launched by BlueKraft Digital Foundation, is a prestigious one-year research and writing fellowship designed for professionals, scholars, and emerging writers who want to contribute to India’s development narrative. The program offers a monthly stipend and enables fellows to work flexibly without leaving their current jobs. Fellows explore India’s growth across governance, economy, culture, technology, foreign policy, social sector, and more—producing high-quality books and publishable work that reflect India’s transformation on its journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047. The fellowship includes mentorship from subject experts, access to BlueKraft’s research resources, exclusive interactions with policymakers, and opportunities to engage with national thought leaders.