People in Centre has been contracted by the International Development Economists Association (IDEAs) to conduct, coordinate, and manage an advanced certificate programme on  research in political economy. Focused on issues of development, economics, and governance, this one-year international program targets PhD aspirants or young PhD scholars in economics. With in-person classes for Indian participants and online classes for international students, PiC in collaboration with IDEAs is offering this course with engagement from internationally renowned resource persons. Dr. Jesim Pais leads this initiative. The second batch, consisting of 23 Indian and 21 international students, has joined the programme in 2023–24.