Tackle real-world challenges, empower communities and create sustainable, scalable solutions.
Get expert feedback from ISDM’s review panel, access valuable resources, and connect with a diverse network of mentors, researchers, and sector leaders.
Receive a milestone-based stipend, attend curated masterclasses, and showcase your work on ISDM’s Knowledge Portal.
Join bi-annual Guftagu meetups with ISDM alums and present your work at the annual Fellowship Showcase.
Enhance your leadership, research, and implementation capabilities to deepen your impact and advance your journey in the development sector.
Duration: 9 months
Each year, our Fellowship addresses critical global and local challenges, aligning with ISDM's strategic focus areas.
To know about this year’s theme Click Here.
Fellows will contribute to a range of outputs, including but not limited to:
Fellows working on data science projects will:
These solutions will be made freely accessible to maximise data science adoption and promote data-driven decision-making in the sector.
Please note: While Fellows retain their IP rights to the deliverable, they must acknowledge ISDM in all future uses and publications.
Each Fellow must identify their own mentor—a seasoned expert with a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated leadership experience in the chosen thematic area and at least 15 years of overall professional experience. The mentor will play a critical role in offering strategic guidance, ensuring adherence to research ethics, and supporting the Fellow in shaping high-quality, impactful work throughout the Fellowship journey. Mentor details must be included as part of the application.
To know more about mentor eligibility and commitments, Click Here.
Tailored for experienced professionals ready to deepen their impact and contribute meaningfully to the development sector.
Fellows have the autonomy to choose research topics that align with their interests, expertise, and sectoral priorities.
Produce outputs—like tools, frameworks, interventions, or research—that address real-world challenges in development management.
Receive a stipend and benefit from one-on-one mentorship with sector experts, ensuring both financial support and strategic guidance throughout your journey.