What is it about?
The Ahimsa Fellowship 2025 is an eight-month full-time opportunity for graduates designed to create a network of effective animal protection leaders.
Through this programme, fellows will gain the skills and knowledge to collaborate closely with state governments and district administrations to enforce animal protection laws in India.
It seeks trained professionals who can capably assist the government in fulfilling its statutory duties through systemic apparatuses like state animal welfare boards, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, infirmaries, slaughterhouse monitoring committees, animal birth control monitoring committees, etc.
The fellowship programme is powered by the People For Animals Public Policy Foundation and People For Animals Uttarakhand. It is supported by the Ahimsa Trust, Humane Society International India, Mercy For Animals India, Fish Welfare Initiative India, India Animal Fund, Kaivalya Education Foundation, Miranda House College (University of Delhi) and NALSAR University of Law.
For the first two months of the eight-month programme, fellows will receive a stipend of Rs 10,000 per month and, thereafter, a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000.
Who can apply?
To be eligible, an applicant must fulfil the following criteria:
- Be an Indian citizen
- Hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institution/university/college
- Be between 21 to 39 years of age as of December 31, 2025
- Possess strong communication skills in English and a regional language
- Be available to attend the eight-month duration of the fellowship programme
How to apply
Interested and eligible candidates can CLICK HERE to apply.
Important date
June 29 is the last date to apply for the fellowship.
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