About the Nāgrika Fellowship:

In 2024, the Nāgrika Fellowship was launched and they welcomed an enthusiastic cohort of fellows. Over six months, they became ambassadors for their small cities, immersing themselves in the lived experiences of urban communities and bridging the gap between academic knowledge and on-ground community initiatives.

The fellowship is focused on the youth of small and mid-sized cities in India. It aims to:

• Build local knowledge
• Foster civic consciousness
• Develop young minds into stewards of their cities
• Through interactive modules and hands-on assignments, fellows acquire tools to know their city better and to actively engage with it.

Why Become a Nāgrika Fellow?

If you’re passionate about cities, curious about how they function, and eager to uncover the layers that shape everyday urban life in India’s smaller towns, this fellowship is for you.

Through the fellowship, you will:

• Explore your own city deeply, developing an intimate and nuanced understanding of its rhythms, systems, and lived realities.
• Uncover overlooked narratives by listening to and documenting the voices of people who make the city what it is.
• Bridge research and storytelling, turning your observations into accessible knowledge and representation.
• Build community-rooted contributions, laying the groundwork for long-term civic and social impact.
• Grow as a practitioner, developing a portfolio that blends research, policy, and creative documentation.

Be a Nāgrika Fellow: Details of the Application Form

To understand you better, the application form is divided into three sections. These sections will collect specific information about:

1. Your Personal Information
2. Your love for your City
3. Your interest in joining the Fellowship

For more details, including eligibility requirements, refer to this Guidelines document or visit the Nāgrika Website linked below

For any queries, write to connect@nagrika.org with the subject line as [Query] Nāgrika Fellowship 2025

To apply, click here