INLAKS Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement 2023 Dates, Eligibility, Application Form

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INLAKS Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement

 

INLAKS Shivdasani Foundation announces Inlaks Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement 2023, Apply now

INLAKS Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement – Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation invites applications for INLAKS Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement for bright young Indian graduate students.

About the Fellowship

  • Due to economic pressure, the norm in India is for young graduates to join the workforce immediately, which inhibits sufficient self-exploration and often leaves young people with little space to develop critical thinking and a broader view of the world. This impedes many talented individuals from engaging with society in a meaningful way.
  • The Inlaks Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement will give graduates and early to mid-career professionals the confidence and security to explore alternatives and make independent choices about their lives while contributing to social change. The fellowship aims to increase participation in public life among young people while encouraging them to challenge the status quo.
  • The fellowship will give young people the opportunity to work with a mentor of their choice and involve themselves in a process where knowledge drives social change.

 

INLAKS Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement Dates 2023

  • Application Deadline: 31st January 2023 at 11:59 PM IST
  • Shortlisted candidates will be announced by 10th March 2023
  • The final fellows will be announced by 01st April 2023
  • Fellows will be expected to begin work from 01st May 2023

 

INLAKS Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement Eligibility Criteria 2023

  • Six fellowships will be awarded across the following two categories:
  • Graduates (applicants must not have attained the age of 30 years as on 15.5.2023 and must have a bachelor’s degree); and
  • Early to mid-career professionals (applicants must not have attained the age of 35 years as on 15.5.2023 and must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience).
  • Equal consideration will be given to candidates from urban and rural areas.

 

Fellowship Award

  • Depending on the geographical location of the fellow, the fellowship stipend will be as follows:
  • 45,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “X” category area.
  • 35,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “Y” category area.
  • 25,000 per month if the fellow is living and working in a “Z” category area.*
  • In exceptional cases, additional funding up to a maximum of Rs. 20,000 can be granted for special projects undertaken by a fellow. This will be approved on a case-by-case basis upon submission of a proposal describing the particulars of the said initiative and the expenses involved.
  • The fellowship will last for 2 years subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period and quarterly and annual review of the fellows’ work. The probation period will be for the first 6 months of the fellowship. The stipend will be disbursed half yearly in advance. The stipend is subject to timely receipt of quarterly reports in which fellows self assess their progress. These reports will be reviewed and commented on by their mentor before submission.

 

INLAKS Shivdasani Fellowship for Social Engagement Application Process 2023

  • The application process is designed to facilitate an easy understanding of your candidature and to assess whether your vision is aligned with the fellowship.
  • Applicants are expected to submit the following documents:

Work Plan

  • A concise description of the work or research the applicant plans to undertake during the fellowship period.
  • The applicant should define the expected outcomes of their work or research.
  • The work plan should not exceed 1000 words.

Statement of Purpose

  • The Statement of Purpose should also address the following:
  • How does your work plan contribute to social change? How long have you undertaken this work?
  • How do you plan to contribute to the public discourse on your chosen issue? You could employ any medium such as writing for publications, publishing reports, filmmaking, photography, blogging, archiving, theatre etc.
  • The statement of purpose should not exceed 1000 words.

Letter of Endorsement from the Mentor

  • Through this letter, the mentor should endorse the applicant’s work plan and agree to supervise their work during the fellowship period, as well as indicate their willingness to review and comment upon the applicant’s quarterly and annual progress reports.

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Letter of Recommendation

  • A letter from a person who has supervised the applicant’s work for at least 6 months. This person could also be the mentor if the applicant has worked with them for the requisite time period. For fresh graduates an academic letter of recommendation is acceptable.

Declaration Form

  • Applicants should submit a signed copy of the declaration form available here disclosing other sources of funding, if any, along with attesting to the accuracy of the documents provided by them and consenting to the foundation’s data policy.

For more details and apply please visit the official website

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