Young India Fellowship admissions open for 2026-27; new postgraduate diploma and scholarships available

Ashoka University has opened applications for the 16th cohort of the Young India Fellowship (YIF), Class of 2026-27, marking 15 years of the programme. Around 100 Fellows will be selected through a holistic process, and all will receive scholarships. The fellowship now offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Studies. Applications for Round 1 close on January 19, 2026, with a priority deadline on December 8, 2025. More details are available at https://yif.ashoka.edu.in.