Internship Opportunity at Centre for Civil Society (CCS), New Delhi | Paid Internship 2026

Internship Opportunity at Centre for Civil Society (CCS), New Delhi | Paid Internship 2026

About Centre for Civil Society (CCS)

Founded in 1997 by Parth Shah, CCS is a leading non-profit think tank based in New Delhi. Ranked among India’s top policy institutes, CCS works to advance social change through evidence-based public policy reforms.

The organisation promotes liberal principles such as choice, accountability, and individual rights, particularly in areas of education, livelihood, and governance, with the broader aim of reducing excessive state intervention and encouraging economic growth.

About the Internship

CCS is hiring an intern to support its research and stakeholder engagement work in the education policy domain. The role involves structured research, stakeholder mapping, database management, and policy tracking in a fast-paced research environment.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of social sciences, education, public policy, data science, communications, or related fields
• Possess strong online research skills with attention to detail
• Have a good understanding of the education policy landscape in India
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi
• Be comfortable working with spreadsheets (Google Sheets / Excel)
• Be able to work independently and manage time effectively
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced research environment

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic online research to identify education policy stakeholders (government bodies, researchers, think tanks, policy professionals, etc.)
• Maintain and update a live internal stakeholder database with verified details
• Track news, media coverage, and public discussions related to education experts and institutions
• Prepare detailed stakeholder profiles outlining background, expertise, and work highlights
• Assist in data collation, cleaning, and formatting to ensure database accuracy

Internship Details

• Duration: Minimum 6 weeks (40 hours per week) or equivalent hours (if part-time)
• Date of Joining: 23 February 2026
• Application Review: Rolling basis
• Stipend: Paid internship (aligned with industry standards)
• Location: New Delhi (CCS Office) / Hybrid

Application Procedure

Interested candidates may apply through the official application link:

🔗 https://form.typeform.com/to/vdrm6Urz?typeform-source=ccs.in

Applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest as applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

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