Call for the 2027 Fellowship is now Open
The Pranava Institute is inviting applications for six-month paid Fellowships in 2027
The fellowship is for researchers, writers, technologists, designers and builders who have an idea they want to take forward with The Pranava Institute. The fellowship may be particularly suited for doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, or mid-career professionals seeking to deepen their research or build practice in a policy-relevant setting.
We welcome applicants with backgrounds in public policy, law, political science, international relations, sociology, economics, STS, design, computer science or related disciplines.
Fellows may pursue a research question, build something (such as a tool, prototype, dataset or framework), or combine the two. Each project will sit within one of TPI’s two verticals: Digital Economy, Technology and Geopolitics, or Technology, Society and Design.
Hear from our fellows
Sriya Sridhar
Research Fellow @TPI 2025- 26
Being a Research Fellow with The Pranava Institute was a truly transformative experience. The opportunity to work closely and in depth on an issue which I care about, support and mentorship from the TPI team and their external collaborators, and the flexibility to research in the way that I envisioned led to an output that I was truly proud of. I would highly recommend applying, especially if you have a burning issue at the intersection of tech, policy and society that you’re itching to investigate. In addition, getting to be a part of some of the other cutting edge initiatives at TPI across tech, geopolitics, child and youth safety and much more, gave me exposure to a variety of different subjects and methods. Overall, this is a fabulous opportunity and a chance to work with great (and most importantly incredibly kind) people!
Swaathi Vetrivel
Research Fellow @TPI 2025- 26
During my fellowship at TPI, I worked on the Unboxing Tech Toolkit. I have a tech background and have always enjoyed teaching, but turning the complexity of internet infrastructure into worksheets was a whole different ball game. They had to be challenging enough to engage students yet simple enough to understand. That’s typical of TPI: even in areas you know well, you’ll find new ways to stretch yourself. And given the range of TPI’s work, there are also plenty of opportunities to step beyond your expertise.
The team includes some of the sharpest people I know. They are always open to discussing your ideas and challenging your assumptions, whether on the broad strokes of the content or the specifics of the design. There is also a real sense of bonhomie, with plenty of support for individual growth.
Overall, my time at TPI has been deeply rewarding. If you are looking for a fellowship that will challenge you intellectually and help you grow, this is it.