DFPGYF Diplomacy, Foreign Policy & Geopolitics Youth Fellowship- Cohort 2.0

DFPGYF Diplomacy, Foreign Policy & Geopolitics Youth Fellowship- Cohort 2.0 | An Online International Autumn School Program | A Four-Month Immersive Online Introductory Leadership Certificate Training Fellowship Program | July-October 2025 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning 

IMPRI Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, invites you to #WebPolicyLearning

An Online International Autumn School Program

A Three-Month Immersive Online Introductory Leadership Certificate Training Fellowship Program on

DFPGYF Diplomacy, Foreign Policy & Geopolitics Youth Fellowship- Cohort 2.0

Details of the #WebPolicyLearning:
Dates: July (17, 24, 31) Aug (7, 14, 21, 28) Sept (4, 11, 18) Oct (2, 9), 2025
Classes on consecutive Thursday evenings
Time: 6 – 8 p.m. IST
Platform: Zoom & Research Essay Writing

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/w5iGGRx8oS58VkPw9

Course Fee: Professionals: INR 23,500 | Students: INR 17,500 (inclusive of GST)
Special 20 percent discount for IMPRI Alumni. IMPRI Alumni can benefit through the IMPRI Referral Policy for Alumni & Friends.​ Bulk Discounts can be availed for groups of more than 5 participants.

Payment of Course Fee: https://pages.razorpay.com/impricoursefee
Alternatively, can use any payment method from here:
https://www.impriindia.com/payment-details/

Fellowship Batch Size: 40
Merit-cum-scholarship seats: 10 – Selected candidates will be granted the opportunity to join this fellowship at a nominal token fee.
Partial scholarship seats: 10 – Selected candidates will receive a discount of up to 50% on the course fee.
To apply for these scholarships, please complete the registration form provided below.
Registration form link (scholarship): https://forms.gle/hDkF2kpHWSWvUyd77
Last date to apply: June 30, 2025 Selected candidates will be notified via email. For queries, write to: learningatimpri@gmail.com

About

Building on its successful initiatives in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, IMPRI, through the IMPRI Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies at the IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, is thrilled to announce the second cohort of the Diplomacy, Foreign Policy & Geopolitics Youth Fellowship (DFPGYF) for future leaders in international relations.

Diplomacy, foreign policy, and geopolitics are foundational to shaping interactions among nations, especially in today’s interconnected world. As global power dynamics shift and alliances evolve, an understanding of these concepts is crucial for navigating the complexities of international relations. This fellowship is timely, as India and other nations face strategic challenges that call for informed, adaptive leadership. Preparing the next generation to contribute effectively to international discourse and decision-making is essential as India continues to strengthen its role on the global stage.

The DFPGYF offers fellows a unique chance to engage directly with renowned experts, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide, gaining practical insights into diplomacy, foreign policy, and geopolitics. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to contribute as chapter authors to a special edition of IMPRI Books, allowing them to delve into global issues and make meaningful contributions to the field. Through this fellowship, participants expand their expertise and play an active role in the ongoing dialogue in international relations.

Previous Cohort-

Cohort 1 DFPGYF Diplomacy, Foreign Policy & Geopolitics Youth Fellowship
Fellows Essays ISBN Anthology Book | Fellows Creative Project PPT Video | Fellows Blogs | Event Outcome Report | Fellows List

For Whom

• International relations students: Students pursuing degrees in international relations, political science, or related fields can gain valuable insights into the principles and practices of diplomacy.
• Business executives and entrepreneurs: In an increasingly globalized world, business leaders often engage in international negotiations and partnerships. A diplomacy course can help them understand cultural differences, negotiation strategies, and effective communication in international settings.
• NGO and non-profit organization staff: Professionals working for international non-governmental organizations and non-profit organizations may find the course useful in managing relationships with foreign governments, donors, and partner organizations.
• Journalists and media personnel: Journalists covering international affairs can benefit from understanding diplomatic processes and the complexities of international negotiations.
• Scholars and researchers: Academics and researchers focusing on international relations, political science, or diplomacy can gain valuable insights and methodologies from the course.
• Anyone interested in global affairs: Even individuals without specific professional interests in diplomacy can find the course fascinating if they are interested in global affairs and understanding how countries interact on the international stage.

Benefits of taking the Course

Participants would:

• Learn from globally renowned scholars, and practitioners.
• Gain first-hand insights and networking opportunities
• Get course outline and reading list from the experts for learning
• Get access to session videos for 15 days
• Opportunity to write research articles/essays on relevant topics.
• Present findings creatively via presentations or preferred audio/visual mediums.
• Opportunity to convert essays/articles into book chapters for an IMPRI publication with ISBN.
• Enhance scholarly writing, research, and presentation skills.
• Obtain prestigious publication credit to further academic and professional credentials.
• Receive a certificate of completion

Upon successful completion of the program, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Creative Project

As part of the Diplomacy, Foreign Policy & Geopolitics Youth Fellowship (DFPGYF), participants are invited to contribute as individual chapter authors in a special edition of IMPRI Books. This unique opportunity allows fellows to explore a wide range of critical issues in diplomacy, foreign policy, and geopolitics. Participants can select topics such as the dynamics of international relations, the impact of global power shifts, the role of multilateral organizations, India’s foreign policy strategy, emerging security challenges, geopolitical implications of climate change, the intersection of technology and diplomacy, and more.

Fellows are encouraged to present their creative projects in visual, aural, or narrative forms, showcasing their insights and innovative approaches.

Please note: Fellows are required to submit a research article, which may include multimedia elements for the anthology. Additionally, they must present their work in one of the aforementioned formats on the designated presentation dates.

Program Experts

Chair: Prof Swaran Singh, Professor and Chairperson, Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament (CIPOD), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Co-Chair: Prof Sanjukta Bhattacharya, Retired Professor, International Relations, Jadavpur University, Kolkata; Visiting Professor, IMPRI
Co-Chair: Dr Simi Mehta, CEO & Editorial Director, IMPRI

Session Experts

Ambassador Shashank, (IFS, Retd.), Former Foreign Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, India

Ambassador Latha Reddy, (IFS, Retd.) Former Deputy National Security Adviser of India; Indian Ambassador to Portugal and Thailand; Co-Chairman, Global Commission on Stability in Cyberspace (TBC)

Ambassador Anil Trigunayat, (IFS, Retd.) Former Indian Ambassador to Jordan, Libya, and Malta; Distinguished Fellow and Head of the West Asia Experts Group at the Vivekananda International Foundation; Visiting Distinguished Fellows IMPRI.

Major Gen. (Dr) P K Chakravorty, VSM (Retd), Strategic Thinker on Security Issues

Prof Srikanth Kondapalli, Dean, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

Prof Meenal Shrivastava,  Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor of Political Economy and Global Studies at Athabasca University, Canada 

Prof Prabir De, Professor, Research and Information Systems for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi

Mr Don McLain Gill, Philippines-based geopolitical analyst author and lecturer at the Department of International Studies De La Salle University (DLSU)

Prof Sanjukta Bhattacharya, Retired Professor, International Relations, Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Dr Parama Sinhapalit, Visiting Research Scholar, Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), USA

Program Time Structure

Convenors

Dr Arjun Kumar, Director, IMPRI
Dr Simi Mehta, CEO & Editorial Director, IMPRI

Coordinators
Swetha Shanker Pydimarry, Visiting Researcher & Assistant Editor
Reet Lath, Visiting Researcher & Assistant Editor

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