Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship 2018

What is Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship 2018?

Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) invites applications for Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship 2018 from students having at least bachelor's degree and is not more than 25 years of age. This fellowship is an opportunity to being mentored by Member of Parliament for 10-11 months.

Who can apply for this scholarship ?

• Applicants must be below 25 years of age, i.e. born on or after January 1, 1992.
• Graduates in any academic discipline are eligible to apply.
• Only Indian citizens are eligible for this fellowship.

How can you apply ?

Procedure to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Open the link to apply for the scholarship.
Step 2: Read instructions carefully.
Step 3: Fill in all the details.
Step 4: Attach all the required documents.
Step 5: Submit the application form.

FAQs

Q. What is the exact duration of the fellowship?
A. The Fellowship starts from the middle of June every year and concludes in the following April - May (subject to the Parliamentary calendar).

Q. I am looking for an internship. Is the LAMP Fellowship suitable for me?
A. The LAMP Fellowship is not an internship. In their work with MPs, LAMP Fellows work as full-time professionals. From time to time, short-term internship opportunities with PRS are available. Such opportunities will be announced on www.prsindia.org.
 
Q. As a LAMP Fellow can I pursue any other professional or academic engagement?
A.LAMP Fellows are expected to commit to a full-time engagement with the Fellowship. The Fellows cannot pursue any additional academic or professional assignments during their engagement as a LAMP Fellow.
 
Q. What is the average number of working hours I need to put in?
A. The role of a LAMP Fellow requires a full-time commitment. The periods when Parliament is in session will be the busiest time of the year for anyone working with Parliamentarians, as it is for all of us at PRS.
MPs are usually in Parliament anytime between 10 am and 6 pm. MPs typically meet with their Fellows and assign work either before they go to Parliament or after they return. During the session LAMP, Fellows may have to brief their MPs on short notice on any matter.
Hence, during a session, the workload will be the maximum and the LAMP Fellow will need to be open to flexible working hours. The work of each LAMP Fellow will, therefore, differ greatly, depending on the work and requirements of their respective MPs.

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Terms and Conditions

Documents to be attached at the time of application:

• Academic Qualification: Bachelors Degree
• Academic Qualification: Post Graduate Degree (if applicable)
• Academic Qualification: Other Degree / Course (if applicable)
• Work Experience (excluding internships)
• Internship Experience
• Statement of Intent (500 words)
• Short essay on a legislative/policy issue (500 words)
• Other achievements

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Important Links

• Apply online link
• Latest scholarship link