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Application for Summer School for Young & Emerging Evaluators

Understanding and Conducting Policy Evaluation

Dates: June 29 – July 4, 2026
Venue: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, BMCC Road, Pune – 411004
Organised by: Evaluation Community of India, EvalYouth India, and Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune
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This week‑long residential Summer School equips young and emerging evaluators with the conceptual foundations, analytical skills, and practical tools needed to understand, design, and communicate policy evaluations. India’s evolving development landscape and growing demand for MEL professionals make such training essential. The programme is jointly organised by ECOI, EvalYouth India, and GIPE.

Importance of Policy Evaluation

  • Core step in the policy cycle
  • Improves policy outcomes
  • Navigating complex socio‑ecological systems
  • Rising demand for MEL professionals (CSR, SSE, Govt Programmes)
  • Need for independent, scientific evaluation

Learning Goal

To equip students with conceptual foundations, analytical skills, and practical tools to understand, design, and communicate policy evaluations.

Selection criteria

  • Eligibility: Completed bachelor’s degree
  • Priority will be given to students of public policy, development studies, and social sciences
  • Early‑career practitioners are also welcome
  • Selection will be done based on the application form details provided, and shortlisted participants will receive a link for fee payment to confirm their participation.

Programme Highlights

  • Offline, immersive learning at GIPE
  • Interactive lectures, hands‑on practice, case studies
  • Group assignments and presentations
  • Exposure to leading evaluation practitioners
  • Certificate from GIPE and ECOI

Program Schedule

Will be updated

Fees

  • Programme Fee: ₹7,000 + GST per student (Rate for professionals will be conveyed separately)
  • For Working Professionals Rs 14000+ GST per person (For working professionals: Accommodation will not be provided by the institute)
  • Fee includes Hostel accommodation for students, and meals (breakfast, tea, lunch, snacks).
  • Participants have to plan their own travel.

Timeline

  • Deadline for applications – 20th May 2026
  • Notification timeline – 28th May 2026

Contact Information

  • Email ID (GIPE official)
  • Phone number (if applicable)

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