Internship at Swatantrata
swatantrata envisions to build peaceful and prosperous society where every individual has a choice and opportunity to lead a decent life with dignity.
What Makes Swatantrata Internships Special?
Gain Professional Experience
This is not your typical internship program. We believe in learning by doing. We give all our interns the opportunity to independently lead projects and gain valuable hands-on experience with real work.
Build Your Network
Swatantrata connects interns with young leaders across India and worldwide through curated networking events and collaborations with partner organizations.
Increase Your Understanding
We want every intern to complete their time with us better equipped to understand public policy and the principles of free enterprise.
Overseas Learning opportunities
Swatantrata nominates our top interns to overseas learning opportunities through our international liberal networks in Europe, the United States, and beyond.
Check out our former program participants’ experiences.
Current Call for Internship
Swatantrata Center is looking for two dynamic, highly motivated Program Interns to lead the execution and marketing of our flagship initiatives. These roles are ideal for students or young professionals based in Telangana or Andhra Pradesh (preferably Hyderabad) who are passionate about policy, classical liberalism, and grassroots engagement.
Role Overview
- Term: 6 Months
- Location: Virtual (Hyderabad-based candidates preferred) or AP & Telangana (remote with ~40% travel for in-person engagement in Hyderabad)
- Reporting to: Director of Operations (or assigned advisors).
- Reward: i. Official Service-cum-Reference Letter upon successful completion.
- ii. The performance-based monetary award is evaluated after the first 3 months.
- iii. A sponsored international offline training for the top performer
Primary Portfolios
Mini Grant & Fellowship Manager
Focus: “Swatantrata Mini Grants: The New Age Indic Liberalism Fellowship”
- Program Marketing: Execute multi-channel campaigns to attract high-quality proposals from academics, researchers, and content creators
- Tracking & Operations: Manage application pipelines, schedule video screenings, and track fellow milestones
- Reporting: Collect and review progress/final reports
- Storytelling: Transform technical reports into engaging success stories (blogs, social threads, newsletters) for donor impact
Requirements & Skills
- Location: Must be residing in Telangana or Andhra Pradesh and able to travel to Hyderabad for events/meetings.
- Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills in English (Proficiency in Telugu is a significant plus for the Debate program).
- Digital Savvy: Comfortable with social media management, basic design tools (like Canva), and video conferencing (Zoom/Meet).
- Mindset: Alignment with the mission of Swatantrata Center, promoting economic freedom, limited government, and individual rights.
- Background: Students or recent graduates in Political Science, Economics, Law, Public Policy, or Mass Communication are encouraged to apply.
Why Join Us?
- Network: Work directly with policy experts and a global network of liberal think tanks.
- Impact: Gain hands-on experience in program management, from the initial “Call for Proposals” to final impact reporting.
- Growth: Develop professional storytelling and event management skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
How to Apply
To fill out Google Forms, click “Apply.”
Application Deadline: April 5th, 2026 (Monday)