Paid Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship by PRS Legislative Research - Apply By Dec 21
About the LAMP Fellowship
The Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship is a unique and an exciting opportunity for young Indians to learn law-making and public policy. LAMP Fellows are mentored by a Member of Parliament (MP) and work full-time with the assigned MP during a given year, starting from the Monsoon session of Parliament till the end of the Budget session. The primary role of a LAMP Fellow is to provide extensive research support to her/his MP for their parliamentary work. This includes drafting parliamentary questions for the MP, preparing the MP's speeches for zero hour debates, raising matters of public importance, drafting private members' bills etc.
When Parliament is not in session, LAMP Fellows engage with policy makers, experts from various think-tanks, academicians from several leading universities, and leaders from diverse public policy institutions through participation in workshops on important policy and development issues. LAMP Fellows also participate in field visits during the inter-session period for a practical exposure to governance at the ground level.
The Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship by PRS Legislative Research offers young graduates the opportunity to work directly with MPs and gain hands-on exposure to India’s legislative and policy processes.
What LAMP Fellows Do
Draft Parliamentary questions
Prepare speeches for debates
Conduct research on legislative and policy issues
Assist in drafting private members’ bills
Support committee and constituency-related work
During non-session periods, Fellows attend policy workshops, interact with experts and institutions, and participate in field visits to understand governance on the ground.
Eligibility
Only graduates can apply; current students are not eligible
Must have a completed undergraduate degree in any discipline
Must be an Indian citizen
Strong research, analytical, and writing skills required
Interest in public policy and governance preferred
Duration
The Fellowship lasts for about 10–11 months, covering the Monsoon Session to the end of the Budget Session.
Stipend
LAMP Fellows receive a monthly stipend of ₹23,000.
Who Should Apply
Ideal for graduates interested in public policy, governance, legislative processes, and careers in law, development, or public administration.
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