Applications Invited for the Ahimsa Fellowship Programme 5th Cohort

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About the Organization

Through PFA Uttarakhand’s continued efforts of working closely with the Central Government and various State Governments as well as organizational strategy of seeking judicial intervention, it has achieved certain significant milestones in the field of animal welfare. Capacity building of law enforcement and judicial agencies (such as Police and Magistrate Sensitization Workshops) constitute a core aspect of our work towards sensitizing administrative personnel about the cause of animal welfare and further strengthening the animal protection framework in India. This has paved the way for a regime of positive laws and policies in favour of protecting animals.

About the Fellowship

The Ahimsa Fellowship is a force-multiplier in the animal protection movement. Together, we can make far-reaching and systemic impacts for animals!

The animal protection movement in India requires trained professionals who can become animal protection leaders across states and districts. Embrace a unique opportunity to champion for meaningful change for animals!

The Ahimsa Fellowship programme aims at creating a network of effective animal protection leaders adept at working closely with state governments and district administrations to enforce animal protection laws in India.

There is an urgent need of 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.

Ahimsa Fellows will be intensively trained to understand in-depth the existing legal and policy regime. They will also be encouraged and supported to take up advocacy efforts that complement their skill set and interests across the broad field of Animal Protection.

We invite applications from passionate individuals who are motivated about contributing to the animal welfare/animal rights movement in India.

Apply Today and Become A Catalyst of Compassion!

What We Offer:

• Leveraging Knowledge to Protect All Animals:
• In-depth understanding about legal and policy regime pertaining to animal protection.
• Comprehensive curriculum covering pertinent animal welfare issues, especially farmed animal protection.
• Exposure to lectures from the best Subject Matter Experts.
• Experiential learning through residential contact classes, planned projects, field work activities etc.
• Capacity Building and Leadership Training:
• Training on organisational structures of bureaucracy and protocols for interacting with government authorities.
• Advanced soft skills & communication training.
• Training to manage independent campaigns and fundraise.
• Values-based leadership that emphasises on aligning core belief systems with professional growth.
• Peer learning opportunities.
• National Network for Animal Protection Advocacy:
• Building a network of dedicated leaders situated across India who are motivated by the collective goal of combating animal suffering through effective policy advocacy, public awareness and movement-building
• Placement Opportunities with Animal Protection Organisations:
• For the duration of the Fellowship, a monthly stipend will be offered to each Fellow. The stipend is provided to cover cost of expenses required for the execution of projects and milestones.
• At the end of the Fellowship, Fellows may be recommended to Animal Protection Organisations across India.
• Selected promising projects will also seed grants and incubation support through the Ahimsa Fellowship Incubation Cell.

Eligibility

• Graduation degree in any discipline
• Good communication skills [English and a regional language (desirable)]
• Between 21 and 39  years old as on 31 December 2025
• Be available to attend the entire 8-month duration of the Fellowship programme

How to Apply

Application portal closes for the 5th cohort: 29 June 2025

Application Procedure:

Sign up and create an account.

Stage 1 – Application Form

• On the Fellowship dashboard, visit Fellowship Registration that has 5 sub-sections and beginning with the Personal Information section.
• You need to ‘Update’ each section to save your progress. Please note that you cannot fill a section partially to save your progress.
• Once you have completed filling the entire form, you need to lock your form and submit it for it to be considered for evaluation.

Stage 2 – Personal Interview

• The Fellowship Dashboard will update for applicants who clear Stage 1 and they will be invited for a virtual interview.

Stage 3 – Online Assessment

• Details about the online assessment will be provided to candidates who clear the interview.

Stage 4 – Panel Interview

• If you perform well in the assessment, you’ll proceed to the final stage: a panel interview.
• Candidates who successfully pass Stage 4 will secure a spot in Cohort 5 (2025–26) of the Ahimsa Fellowship once all documentation formalities are finalised.

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