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About The Hind<p><strong>The Hind</strong> is an independent institution pioneering the field of <strong>Applied India Studies</strong> — an original academic and cultural framework that studies India through immersion, research, and lived experience.</p><p>As the inventor of <strong>India’s first Immersive and Applied PGP</strong>, The Hind is reimagining higher education by bringing together scholarship, travel, and real-world application.<br></p>About The Hind School<p><strong>The Hind School</strong> is the academic arm of The Hind, offering the <em>Applied PGP in India Studies</em> — a first-of-its-kind postgraduate program combining classroom learning, interdisciplinary inquiry, and field immersions across India.</p><p>Our mission is to nurture a new generation of scholars and leaders who can think critically about India and act decisively for its future.<br></p>Role Overview<p>The <strong>Founder’s Office Intern</strong> will work directly with the Founder and core leadership team on high-impact projects spanning research, partnerships, communication, and strategy.</p><p>This role sits at the intersection of academia, public policy, design, and entrepreneurship — ideal for students or early-career professionals who want to learn how ideas evolve into institutions.</p><p>You will help build the operational, academic, and strategic foundations of <strong>India’s first Applied PGP</strong>, contributing to everything from thought leadership and partnerships to content creation and outreach.<br></p>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the Founder’s Office in <strong>research, presentations, and strategic documentation</strong> for partnerships, collaborations, and program development.</li><li>Assist in the planning and coordination of <strong>Applied PGP immersions, workshops, and academic initiatives</strong> across regions.</li><li>Draft and edit <strong>policy briefs, program decks, and institutional communications</strong>.</li><li>Collaborate with design, communications, and operations teams on <strong>The Hind School’s publications, website, and events</strong>.</li><li>Conduct background research on <strong>universities, think tanks, and institutions</strong> for academic partnerships and alliances.</li><li>Help maintain <strong>internal documentation, progress trackers, and project reports</strong> to support the Founder’s workflow.<br></li></ul>Desired Qualifications<ul><li>Undergraduate or postgraduate student in business, public policy, liberal arts, or related fields.</li><li>Excellent research, writing, and presentation skills.</li><li>Strong organizational ability and attention to detail.</li><li>Comfort with high-paced, idea-driven work environments.</li><li>Interest in education, research, policy, or institution-building.</li><li>Familiarity with tools like Notion, Google Workspace, and Canva is a plus.<br></li></ul>Learning Outcomes<ul><li>First-hand experience working in the <strong>founder’s office of an emerging academic institution</strong>.</li><li>Exposure to <strong>strategic decision-making, partnership building, and program design</strong>.</li><li>Mentorship directly from <strong>The Hind’s founder and leadership team</strong>.</li><li>Opportunities to co-author presentations, research notes, and institutional materials.</li><li>Certificate of Experience from <strong>The Hind & The Hind School</strong> upon successful completion.<br></li></ul>Role Details<p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote / Hybrid</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 2–4 months</p><p><strong>Commitment:</strong> 10–20 hours per week</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> Performance-based honorarium and certificate<br></p>Why Join<p>Working in the <strong>Founder’s Office</strong> at The Hind is more than an internship — it’s a chance to be part of building an idea that could redefine India’s place in global higher education. You will work across disciplines, contribute to national-level initiatives, and help shape the story of <strong>The Hind School and the Applied PGP in India Studies</strong> from its very foundation.</p>

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