DAKSH is inviting applications for the second cohort of its Network for Institutional and Systems Transformation (NIST) Fellowship. Supported by Premji Invest, the six-month, full-time, hybrid programme aims to nurture the next generation of legal leaders and policymakers.
Applications close on November 6, 2026.
About DAKSH
DAKSH is a research institution and think tank focused on reforms in India’s law and justice system. Its work examines institutional processes, judicial administration and access to justice to identify opportunities for systemic improvement.
The organisation brings together research, data and collaboration with stakeholders to develop proposals for more effective public institutions.
About the NIST Fellowship
The Network for Institutional and Systems Transformation Fellowship is designed to support emerging legal leaders and policy thinkers interested in institutional reform.
The programme creates opportunities for research and collaborative problem-solving around challenges in India’s law and justice system. The second cohort is supported by Premji Invest.
Focus of the Second Cohort
The upcoming cohort will focus on Consumer Forums as part of DAKSH’s work on commercial dispute resolution.
Duration and Mode
The fellowship is a six-month, full-time programme conducted in hybrid mode.
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How to Apply?
Interested candidates can submit their applications through the NIST Fellowship application form.
Candidates should review the full fellowship description before applying.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply is November 6, 2026.
Official Notification
Candidates can read the full fellowship description here.
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