TechReg Forum has announced the TechReg Applied Research & Policy Fellowship (TARPF) 2026, a four-week fellowship designed for students, researchers, research scholars, legal professionals and others interested in technology law, regulation and policy.
The fellowship is aimed at giving participants practical exposure to the changing world of technology regulation. It will focus on the connection between research, regulation and practice, with participants getting an opportunity to study current issues in technology law and emerging regulatory frameworks.
The application deadline for TARPF 2026 is September 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM IST.
Four-Week Fellowship on Technology Regulation
TARPF 2026 has been designed as an immersive four-week programme. According to TechReg Forum, the fellowship aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical work in technology regulation.
Technology is changing rapidly, and governments and regulatory authorities are continuing to develop new rules and policies to deal with emerging challenges. Issues involving digital platforms, artificial intelligence, data, online services and other technologies have created new questions for lawyers, researchers and policymakers.
The fellowship will allow participants to explore such issues through a combination of expert sessions, practical activities and research exercises.
Focus on Research, Regulation and Practice
A key feature of TARPF 2026 is its focus on applied learning.
Instead of concentrating only on theoretical discussions, the programme will give participants opportunities to understand how technology regulation works in real-world situations. Fellows will be exposed to regulatory developments and will be encouraged to analyse legal and policy questions.
The programme will cover technology law, emerging regulatory frameworks, policy research and contemporary regulatory developments.
This approach is intended to help participants understand the relationship between legal rules, government policy, regulatory decisions and technological developments.
Expert-Led Sessions and Case Discussions
The fellowship will include sessions led by experts in the field. Participants will also take part in practical demonstrations and case-based discussions.
Case-based learning can help participants examine specific regulatory problems and understand the different considerations involved in addressing them. Fellows will have the opportunity to look at issues from legal, regulatory and policy perspectives.
The programme will also include regulatory and policy analysis exercises. These activities are designed to help participants develop research and analytical skills that can be applied to contemporary technology governance questions.
Applied Research Opportunities
Applied research will be another important part of TARPF 2026.
Participants will work on research exercises that go beyond conventional academic learning. The objective is to expose fellows to real-world technology regulation issues and help them understand how research can contribute to policy discussions.
Through these exercises, participants can develop a better understanding of how to identify regulatory questions, examine available information and assess the possible implications of different policy approaches.
The fellowship is therefore intended for people who want to understand not just what technology laws and regulations say, but also how they relate to practical challenges.
Who Can Apply?
TARPF 2026 is open to applicants from different educational and professional backgrounds.
The fellowship welcomes students who have an interest in technology law, regulation and policy research. It is also open to research scholars and researchers who want to explore applied research in technology regulation.
Legal and policy professionals can also apply. In addition, individuals with a strong interest in technology law, regulation and policy research are eligible to participate.
The broad eligibility criteria allow people at different stages of their academic or professional careers to take part in the programme.
Certificate of Completion
Participants who successfully complete the fellowship will receive a Certificate of Completion.
TechReg Forum has also announced the possibility of further engagement for selected participants.
Based on performance and the requirements of the Forum, some participants may be offered opportunities for extended engagement of up to six weeks. Selected fellows may also get the chance to associate with ongoing research and policy projects.
This provides an opportunity for participants who perform well during the fellowship to continue their involvement beyond the main four-week programme.
Opportunity to Understand the Digital Policy Landscape
The technology policy environment is constantly changing. New technologies often raise questions that existing laws and regulatory systems were not originally designed to address.
For students, lawyers, researchers and policy professionals, understanding these developments requires knowledge of both legal principles and practical regulatory issues.
TARPF 2026 aims to provide participants with exposure to this changing environment. Through expert sessions, case discussions and research exercises, the fellowship will encourage participants to examine contemporary technology regulation issues from multiple perspectives.
The programme is also intended to help participants understand the role of research in shaping policy and regulatory discussions.
Application Deadline
Interested applicants should complete their registration before the application deadline.
The last date to apply for TARPF 2026 is September 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM IST.
Applications can be submitted through the registration link shared by TechReg Forum:
TARPF 2026 brings together research, policy and practical learning in the field of technology governance. With its four-week format and focus on applied research, the fellowship is aimed at participants who want to develop a stronger understanding of technology law, regulation and the policy questions emerging from rapid technological change.
