Build a real case study on
how policy actually works.
The Social Policy Lab Apprenticeship is an 8-week, mentor-guided program where you study a real government scheme, apply established policy theory, and produce a defensible Policy Implementation Case Study — not a simulation.
- Duration 8 Weeks
- Format Online
- Fee ₹3,999
- Tracks Local / Secondary
- Certification CSR & M&E-Ready
Most policy careers never get past the awareness stage.
Social science students rarely hear about governance, CSR, and development-sector careers — and even fewer get to work with real scheme data before they graduate.
No practical exposure
Classrooms teach policy theory. Recruiters hire for applied research and evaluation skills built through real practice.
No defensible portfolio
Without a real, structured case study, it's hard to prove research ability to a recruiter or CSR evaluator.
No safe way in
Fieldwork done without ethics training or guidance carries real risk — for the student and for the people they engage with.
Two research paths. Equal standing. Equal certification.
Before any research begins, every apprentice completes a mandatory Research Ethics & Safety module. You then choose the track that matches what's realistically accessible to you.
Local Case Study
5–10 informal conversations with local beneficiaries or officials near your own city or town, guided by a provided consent script.
Best with existing local accessSecondary-Data Analysis
A rigorous case study built from published scheme dashboards, RTI responses, and existing survey/NGO data — no fieldwork required.
Best without local accessEight sessions. One real case study.
Every session builds directly toward your final Policy Implementation Case Study — theory, application, toolkit, and case discussion, each week.
Foundations of Public Policy & M&E
The Policy Cycle Model; Monitoring vs. Evaluation.
Scheme Selection & Secondary Research
Government dashboards, RTI basics, evidence gathering.
Research Ethics & Safety — Mandatory
Informed consent, participant privacy, personal safety.
Track Selection
Implementation Theory (Track A) or LogFrame (Track B).
Data Collection & Peer Review
Street-Level Bureaucracy theory; KoboToolbox toolkit.
Data Analysis & Triangulation
OECD-DAC Evaluation Criteria applied to your findings.
Report Writing — First Draft
Structured policy writing; first mentor-reviewed draft.
Final Revision & Certification
Presentation to mentors; CSR & M&E-Ready certification.
How this program is designed to create real change.
Inputs
Mentors, ethics framework, two-track design, data tools
Activities
8-week guided case study, ethics training, peer review
Outputs
Mentor-reviewed case study + certification
Outcomes
Real portfolio, stronger internship applications
Impact
A skilled talent pipeline into public policy & CSR.
Note: Every Policy Implementation Case Study is a structured student learning exercise — not an official government audit or evaluation. This distinction is stated clearly in every submitted report.
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