India
Fellow is an 18-month leadership program for young professionals from
various walks of life, willing to work with communities and find their
leadership potential to make a difference. It is an experiential journey
to immerse in the social realities of our country and being our best
version to build a better future. Watch this video to know more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt9mv_bkHDk&t=39s
In
the last 11 years, we have had 210 fellows from varied backgrounds
having worked across the country with a total of 50 partner
organizations in rural and urban areas. Fellows have been solving
complex problems using frameworks in Project Management, Organizational
Development, Design Thinking, Systems Practice, Community Mobilization
and Communication. In the past, we have been fortunate to be supported
by ICICI Foundation, Tata Trusts, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, InfoEdge Pvt.
Ltd., and WaterAid.
Fellowship Design:
India Fellow has the following four major aspects:
Working
with Communities: India Fellows spend most of their time (16.5 months)
working at grassroots with leading social organizations committed to
bring positive change. This can be anywhere across the country. The
fellow is expected to live in their work area, typically a rural or a
peri-urban setup, and understand the complexities at that level.
Training:
India Fellow has 45 days of residential training, spread across the
duration of 18 months. This is divided into 3 parts of 15 days each at
the start, middle and end of the journey. The India Fellow pedagogy is
unique; it engages a strong collective of various leaders, academicians,
social scientists and practitioners.
Constant
engagement: Throughout the duration, fellows document their
observations, experiences and insights; engage in intense blended
learning modules, group online courses for certification and fundraising
to build a holistic understanding of development and gain crucial
skill sets.
Mentor-ship:
Every fellow is exposed to a pool of mentors, who are experts with deep
experience in their domain. Along with that, the fellowship ecosystem
consists of facilitators, alumni and experienced professionals who are
available to interact with the fellows to enrich their experience.
Read more about the design here: https://www.indiafellow.org/fellowship-design/
Apply: https://www.indiafellow.org/apply-now/ Last Date: 31st March, 2022
Selection Process:
Applicants fill a detailed online application form
Shortlisted candidates go through a telephonic conversation
Those who qualify, will be invited for a written assignment and an indepth conversation
Final round consists of matching fellows to a suitable role with a social organization
Final cohort will be announced by 31st May, 2022. Fellowship begins from 15th July, 2022
Eligibility: -
You are between 20 to 30 years of age
You are already a graduate (in any discipline) or will be by 15th July 2022
You are ready for an 18-month full time commitment to the fellowship
You understand that you will be expected to engage 24*7 with the fellowship
You understand that you can be placed in any part of the country and in any thematic area
Why India Fellow?
Development
of India is the responsibility of everyone. Our belief is that in each
and every sector, India needs talented young leaders who have had deep
exposure to India’s broader realities, who understand the challenges
and opportunities presented in diverse environments; and have the
empathy, skills and determination to create social good. Our future
bankers, scientists, bureaucrats, teachers, entrepreneurs need this
learning experience. We believe that this will help them become
committed and passionate leaders of tomorrow, and in process,
contribute to the development of India.
Our vision and values: https://www.indiafellow.org/vision-values/