Institutional Programmes & Fellowships
Cultivating India's next generation of strategic scholars, supporting veteran transition into defence industry boardrooms, and advancing citizen national-security literacy.
Young Strategists Programme
Students, early-career researchers, young professionals
A pathway for early-career researchers and defence thinkers to publish, be mentored and engage with practitioners.
Research Fellowships
Researchers, scholars, serving and retired professionals
Supported, sustained research on a defined theme, leading to a Defence Observer publication.
Defence Journalism Workshops
Journalists and journalism students
Workshops on responsible defence reporting: verification, sensitivity review and context.
Campus Research Network
Universities and academic centres
A network of universities and student groups working on strategic and security studies.
Essay & Research Competitions
Students and young researchers
Open competitions to surface fresh writing and analysis on defence and strategic affairs.
Researcher Mentorship
Early-career researchers
One-to-one mentorship connecting new researchers with experienced practitioners and scholars.
Visiting Contributors
Subject experts, practitioners, academics
A route for subject experts to contribute research, commentary and expert review.
Calls for Papers
Researchers and institutions
Public calls for research papers and policy briefs on announced themes.
Internship Opportunities
Students and recent graduates
Structured internships supporting research, editorial and knowledge-archive work.