
This is the one Excel file that does it all - a curated, structured, and beautifully formatted intelligence database of over 60 high-value academic and professional opportunities, paired with a personal application tracker to manage your entire journey in one place.
Sheet 1 — Global opportunity calendar
A master database of 60+ opportunities across India and the world, spanning every major academic background — Engineering, Economics, Law, Data Science, Humanities, Public Policy, Management, and more. Each entry includes 16 data columns so you have everything you need before you even open a browser.
Hosting organization & official link
Academic & background eligibility
Application window & deadline type
Stipend, funding & scholarship info
Selectivity level (Elite → Beginner)
Mode (Remote / Hybrid / In-Person)
Recurring / rotational flag
Key notes & insider tips
Sheet 2 — Personal application tracker
A professional tracker to manage every application from first research to final outcome.
Track: deadline, date applied, interview round, confirmation received, outcome, follow-up needed, referral contact, and personal notes all in one row per application.
Opportunities covered
Research fellowships & predoctoral RAs
Government programs (LAMP, NITI Aayog, RBI, SEBI)
International orgs (World Bank, IMF, OECD, UN, WHO)
Top global universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, LSE, MIT)
Elite scholarships (Rhodes, Fulbright, Chevening, DAAD)
Consulting & strategy (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture)
Finance & banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, SEBI)
AI & tech (Google, Microsoft Research, OpenAI, Anthropic)
Think tanks (CPR, ORF, Brookings, Carnegie)
Development & NGO (J-PAL, Azim Premji, Teach For India)
Startups & VC (Antler, Sequoia Surge)
Science & STEM (CERN, IISc, IITs, NSF REU)
Who is this for
This file is built for undergraduate and postgraduate students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals who are targeting consulting, finance, public policy, research, academia, AI, development, or MBA preparation pathways. Whether you're from engineering, economics, law, humanities, data science, or any other background, there are relevant opportunities filtered and mapped for you.