Bachelor's degree holders
India
A monthly stipend of up to ₹20,000 and other benefits
29-Jun-2025
The Ahimsa Fellowship 2025 is an 8-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. Successful applicants will receive a competitive monthly stipend of up to ₹20,000 along with other valuable benefits.
The fellowship programme is powered by the People For Animals Public Policy Foundation and People For Animals Uttarakhand. It is supported by 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.
Source: Ahimsa
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
For the first two months of the 8-month program, fellows will receive a stipend of ₹10,000 per month. Thereafter, a monthly stipend of ₹20,000.
The stipend is designed to cover expenses related to completing program assignments. Travel and accommodation for the residential contact classes will be covered by Team Ahimsa Fellowship and is NOT to be borne by the candidate. Out-of-pocket expenses beyond the stipend may be reimbursed on a case-by-case basis.
Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Apply Now' button and click on it.
Step 4: Click on the 'Applicant/Fellow Sign-Up' tab.
Step 5: Fill in the required details, upload the photograph and submit.
Step 6: Once registered, click on the 'Applicant/Fellow Login' tab.
Step 7: Enter Username, password and login.
Step 8: Fill in the application form consisting of 5 sub-sections (including personal details).
Step 9: Once the applicant has completed filling out the entire form, lock your form and submit it.
Application Deadline: 29th June 2025
Start Date of the 5th Cohort: 1st September 2025
Date of Q1 Contact classes: 15th September 2025
The selection process has three following stages:-
Once the documentation is finalised, the selected candidates secure a spot in Cohort 5 (2025–26) of the Ahimsa Fellowship.
Ahimsa Fellowship
Plot 26, DDA, Opposite Gulmohar Enclave
Gate no. 3
Delhi 110049
Email ID: teamahimsa@pfappf.com | Phone Number: (+91) 9289292100,
(+91) 9650760707
Question: What is the last date to apply for the Ahimsa Fellowship 2025?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scheme is 29th June 2025.
Question: What is the duration of the Ahimsa Fellowship?
Answer: The duration of this fellowship is 8 months.
Question: Can postgraduate students apply for the Ahimsa Fellowship?
Answer: No, only graduate degree holders can apply for this fellowship.
Question: What is the age criterion for applying for the Ahimsa fellowship 2025?
Answer: The age of applicants must be between 21 to 39 years of age as of 31 December 2025.
Question: What are the awards for the Ahimsa fellowship?
Answer: The selected fellows will receive a competitive monthly stipend of up to ₹20,000 along with other valuable benefits.
