DoCC-HHH Youth Studies Fellowship
DoCC-HHH Youth Studies Fellowship is an academic initiative jointly anchored by SPJIMR’s Development of Corporate Citizenship (DoCC) and the Head Held High (HHH) Foundation. It seeks to generate rigorous research, evidence, and reflections on the realities of Inida’s young population.
Through field engagement, documentation, and scholarly inquiry, the fellowship will highlight pressing challenges such as employment, education, mobility, and social equity, while also uncovering stories of resilience and innovation. The aim is to build a body of knowledge that informs policy, strengthens institutional practice, and deepens public discourse on youth and development.
DoCC-HHH Youth Studies Fellows 2026
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Ms. Hurmuz Yuman
Affiliation: Ph. D. Scholar, Centre for the Study of Social Inclusion, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Research topic: Socioeconomic aspirations and challenges of Muslims in Indian metropolis: An exploratory study of Delhi
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Dr. Rahul R. Lexman
Affiliation: Assistant Professor in the Human Resources Area, Rajagiri Business School, Kochi, Kerala.
Research topic: From skills to sustainable livelihoods-DDU-GKY and rural youth empowerment in Kerala
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Dr. Gowri Vijayan
Affiliation: Assistant Professor in the General Management Area, Rajagiri Business School, Kochi, Kerala
Research topic: From skills to sustainable livelihoods-DDU-GKY and rural youth empowerment in Kerala
Terms of the fellowship
Two fellowships will be awarded. The fellowship amount is ₹2 lakhs each, applicable for a flexible term. The fellowship will be for a period of three to eight months, depending on the nature of the research project. The researcher is free to indicate the timelines during which they will use the funds.
Eligibility criteria
Doctoral candidates
Academics at all stages
Application process
Please email your applications to us at fellowship.docc@spjimr.org.
Applications must include the following:
Selection process
- Applications will be scrutinised, short-listed and finalised by the screening committee and expert committee(s).
- Expert committee(s) will give their assessment, in terms of grades and scores, on short-listed proposals. The short-listed applicants may also be invited for a presentation before an expert committee. Based on the assessment of the expert committee fellowship will be awarded.
- The selected candidates will be informed by email.
Fellowship benefits
An amount of ₹ 2 lakhs will be disbursed in three instalments.
The selected candidate will have the support to access the social sector network of DoCC for the purpose of conducting research.
Fellowship obligations
The applicants have to provide a brief mid-term update of 3-5 pages on the progress and challenges, if any, being faced.
A brown bag/research seminar on research to be presented during or end of the fellowship period to share the findings.
Acknowledge the fellowship support in relevant publications.
About Head Held High (HHH) Foundation
Head Held High (HHH) Foundation, a not-for-profit company registered under the Trust Act, having its registered office at #22, Palm Meadows, Varthur Road, Whitefield, Bangalore – 560066. Head Held High is a collective which works towards transforming youth, empowering women, and supporting marginalised communities in rural India so that they can realise their full potential.
About DoCC
Development of Corporate Citizenship (DoCC) is an SPJIMR initiative conceived 30 years ago that aims to engage with social sector initiatives across India. As part of this initiative, the SPJIMR community engage with rural communities as part of the curriculum, where students both volunteer and intern with organisations working in the social sector.
Over the years, DoCC has evolved from being a rural internship program into a multi-dimensional, multi-stakeholder initiative where students engage with communities, work with grassroots organisations, and experience social realities firsthand. It integrates rural internships, community engagement, academic initiatives, and collaborative projects—providing students, corporates, and academics with a platform where values meet action.