Intern / Research Fellow – Coastal Systems at Land Conflict Watch (LCW): Paid Research Opportunity in India

Land Conflict Watch (LCW), an initiative of NutGraph Social Data Lab, is inviting applications for an Intern / Research Fellow – Coastal Systems to support research on coastal and marine conflicts, natural resource governance, coastal ecosystems, and the Blue Economy in India. The position is a paid, full-time opportunity lasting 2–3 months, with the possibility of part-time work for exceptional candidates. Selected candidates can be based in Delhi or work remotely, with an immediate expected joining date.

The role involves contributing to LCW's research examining coastal ecosystems, the Blue Economy, natural-resource conflicts, and policy-relevant issues affecting coastal communities. Key responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing ongoing land, coastal, and marine conflicts; conducting independent legal analysis of state and national laws; examining government records, policy documents, project reports, and judicial records; contributing to structured datasets using in-house research tools; and translating findings into evidence-based insights for policymakers and stakeholders.

Applicants should be final-year students or recent graduates in law, environmental policy, social sciences, development studies, geography, ecology, or related disciplines, with a strong understanding of coastal ecosystems, governance, fisheries, livelihoods, and the Blue Economy.