Important – who can apply: The Policy Center for the New South has only two places, and they’re reserved for members of its youth community. That’s the network of young leaders who’ve taken part in PCNS programmes such as the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. If you’re not yet in this community, this call probably isn’t for you this year. The Emerging Leaders route is described at the end of this article.
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), a Moroccan think tank based in Rabat, is selecting two young leaders to join the Raisina Young Fellows Programme 2027 in New Delhi, India, from 11 to 20 March 2027. Fellows take part in the Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, with flights, accommodation and meals paid. Applications close on Monday 2 November 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Programme at a Glance
- Selecting organisation: Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), Rabat, Morocco
- Programme partners: Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India, and the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI)
- Raisina Dialogue co-host: Ministry of External Affairs of India
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Dates: 11–20 March 2027
- Places: 2, for members of the PCNS youth community
- Age: 28–35
- Covered: Return economy flights, accommodation, meals, local transport and the full fellows’ programme
- Deadline: 2 November 2026, 5:00 pm
About the Raisina Dialogue and Young Fellows
The Raisina Dialogue is India’s premier international conference on foreign policy, geopolitics and the global economy. It’s hosted by the Observer Research Foundation with India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and brings together heads of state, ministers, business leaders and experts every year.
The Raisina Young Fellows Programme runs alongside it. Selected young leaders join workshops, discussions and networking events, then are inducted as Raisina Young Fellows at the Dialogue. PCNS nominates fellows from its youth community through this call.
Benefits
- Return economy airfare to New Delhi
- Accommodation and meals
- Local transport in India
- A full fellows’ programme of workshops, briefings and networking
- Participation in the Raisina Dialogue alongside world leaders and policymakers
- Induction as a Raisina Young Fellow, joining a global alumni network
Eligibility
- You’re a member of the PCNS youth community.
- You’re aged 28 to 35.
- You have outstanding achievements and proven leadership.
- You work in politics, diplomacy, business, media, civil society or academia.
- You’re available for the whole programme, from 11 to 20 March 2027.
- You’re ready to contribute actively to international discussions.
- You speak and write English well.
Tips for a Strong Application
- Show concrete leadership. Name initiatives you led, policies you influenced or teams you built, with results.
- Link your work to global issues such as Africa–Asia relations, trade, security, climate or technology. These are core Raisina themes.
- Mention your PCNS involvement, such as the Atlantic Dialogues or other programmes, and what you’ve done since.
- Explain what you’ll contribute to discussions, not just what you’ll gain.
- Check your passport and Indian visa needs now, so you can travel in March.
How to Apply
- Read the call on the Policy Center for the New South website.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit by 5:00 pm on Monday 2 November 2026.
- Only selected applicants are contacted. If you haven’t heard by 23 November 2026, you weren’t selected this time.
Read the official PCNS call and apply
Not in the PCNS Youth Community Yet?
The main way into the PCNS youth community is the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program, which brings young leaders from Africa, Europe and the Americas to the Atlantic Dialogues conference in Morocco each year. Watch for its next call to put yourself in line for opportunities like this one.
