Position: Field Research Intern

Location: Recent Delhi (On-Site)

About Esya Centre: Esya Centre’s mission is to generate empirical research and inform thought leadership to catalyze new policy constructs for the future. It simultaneously aims to build institutional capacities to generate ideas that enjoin the triad of people, innovation, and value, consequently helping reimagine the public policy discourse in India. More details can be found at www.esyacentre.org

Expected Work: Interns are expected to contribute to Esya’s ongoing engagement and outreach for a project. Further details will be provided during the interview.

Duration: 1 month starting in September 2026. The role is field-based and is not an office position.

Preferred Profile

1. Students or recent graduates in any discipline. No policy background is required.
2. Based in Delhi NCR and able to travel independently across the city.
3. Good communication skills in Hindi and English.
4. Prior experience in fieldwork, survey administration, campus outreach, event organising, sales or

volunteering is preferred.
- Self-directed and persistent.
- Proficiency with Google Sheets.

Eligibility

- Applicants may come from any discipline: law, economics, commerce, sociology, political science,

public policy, engineering, science, management or otherwise.



This role does not require a prior policy background, and we prioritise aptitude for fieldwork over subject-matter expertise.
- Applicants must be based in Delhi-NCR for the duration of the internship and be able to travel

independently within the city. This is a field role and cannot be performed remotely.
- Applicants must be comfortable initiating conversations in Hindi and English with people they have

not met.
- Applicants must have a smartphone with a working mobile data connection that is used throughout

the day to record visits and outcomes.
- Applicants must be willing to keep accurate records, including those of unsuccessful visits.
- Applicants must apply for a minimum of 1 month, with at least 30 hours per week over five field days.

Application Details

Send a one-page resume and a short note no more than 200 words on why this interests you to [email protected], with the subject line “Application for Field Research Internship”. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The cohort is small, so early applications are at an advantage.

Remuneration: Selected interns receive a monthly stipend, a performance-linked incentive, and travel reimbursement.

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