GPODS Fellowship 2025
Empowering Future Leaders in Public Policy, Diplomacy & Sustainability
Public Policy Puzzle is proud to be the Outreach & Engagement Partner for the Global Policy, Diplomacy, and Sustainability (GPODS) Fellowship—a prestigious 3-month online program designed to empower students, young professionals, and scholars to advance their careers in public policy, diplomacy, and sustainability.
About GPODS
GPODS is more than just a fellowship—it's a career accelerator that connects you with global leaders, provides hands-on experience in policy and diplomacy, and prepares you for top-tier graduate programs and professional opportunities.
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Learn from world-class mentors from Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, LSE, and more.
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Engage in research projects, international events, and networking with policymakers.
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Gain support in SOP writing, LORs, publishing opportunities, and career growth.
Whether you're an aspiring policymaker, diplomat, sustainability leader, or academic, GPODS provides the skills, network, and credibility to excel on a global stage.
Program Duration
3 Months (15th June to 15th September 2025)
Format
Online | International | Interdisciplinary
Why Choose GPODS?
GPODS offers a holistic career upgrade, providing access to top-tier graduate programs, world-class mentors, and global opportunities.
01. Global Network & Mentorship
Connect with 40+ mentors from leading institutions like Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, LSE, and the UN.
Some of the past and present mentors include:
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Henrik Syse – Former Vice-Chair, Nobel Peace Prize Committee
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Ambassador Diana Mickevičienė – Lithuanian Ambassador to India
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Arvind Mayaram – Former Finance Secretary, Government of India
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Kaan Sahin – Cyber & Policy Head, NATO
02. Personalized SOP Reviews & LORs
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Expert guidance on crafting a standout Statement of Purpose (SOP) for graduate applications.
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Strong Letters of Recommendation (LORs) from global mentors.
03. Capstone Research & Publication Opportunities
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Fellows complete a 5-7 page capstone project on public policy, diplomacy, or sustainability.
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Get published & collaborate with EnviPol and Global Policy Insights on research projects.
04. International Exposure & Speaking Opportunities
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Engage in global forums such as New York Climate Week, UN Habitat, and the World Economic Forum.
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Participate in the GPODS International Ideation Summit, alongside think tank members, NGOs, and corporate leaders.
05. Graduate-Level Learning Experience
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Fellows attend three immersive courses (20+ hours each) covering:
✅ Comparative Public Administration
✅ International Political Economy & Diplomacy
✅ Global Sustainability & Climate Change -
Hands-on workshops in policy writing, grant writing, and systems thinking.
Success Stories from GPODS Fellowship Alumni
GPODS Fellows have gone on to pursue graduate programs at top universities and hold key positions in government, policy think tanks, and international organizations.
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Titli Thind → From National Law University, Delhi → Master’s in Development Engineering, UC Berkeley
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Arundhati Pandey → From GPODS → MPA, Columbia SIPA → Indian Institute of Development Management
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Tristan Norman → From GPODS → MSc, Lund University → Partnership Manager, World Economic Forum
Join this elite global network and take your career to new heights!
PS: Avail a higher chance to secure a scholarship while mentioning PPP in your application.
Connect for more details:
Priyanka Tiwari - +91 79059 11252
priyanka@publicpolicypuzzle.com
Urvashi Shahi - +91 70842 20297
urvashi@publicpolicypuzzle.com