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Are You Eligible?

At ISDM, we seek passionate individuals and teams dedicated to driving social impact through innovative and sustainable initiatives. Our Fellowship is designed for changemakers who fulfil the eligibility requirements

  1. Open exclusively to residents of India.
  2. The applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to ISDM’s mission, values, and the Fellowship’s thematic focus for the year.

  1. The Fellowship is open to both individuals and teams
  2. An individual applicant must have expertise in both thematic and social sector domains.
  3. Team applicants should have at least one member with thematic experience (refer to the themes) and one with experience in the social sector, and additional members may contribute with supporting skills (such as tech, finance, or communication).
  4. The applicant must have a Mentor as part of the team (refer to our Mentor Eligibility Criteria section before choosing your mentor)

  1. Applicants should have 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
  2. Must have a proven track record in their area of focus, supported by documented evidence of past work.
  3. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

  1. Must be willing and able to dedicate 15–20 hours per week to the Fellowship. Some outputs, such as those from Digital Open Solutions, may require a minimum of 30-40 hours per week, depending on their approach and solution.

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  1. Engaging in monthly mentoring and progress check-in calls with the Fellow/Fellow team and participating in quarterly review meetings.
  2. Mandatory attendance at orientation and showcase events (in-person/virtual as required) — Adherence to ISDM’s reporting requirements, including progress updates and feedback forms.
  3. Signing off on all deliverables for each milestone.

  1. A minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated expertise in the relevant thematic area - Data Science, Innovative Finance, Philanthropy - or a closely related field aligned with the applicant's proposal
  2. A proven track record of impactful work, thought leadership, or innovation within their domain.
  3. Prior mentoring/coaching experience in the social sector or development programs.

  1. Mentors must be willing to dedicate at least 20 hours over the Fellowship duration
  2. Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all interactions

Note: Mentors participate on a pro bono basis; no separate fees or stipends are provided. Project stipends will be disbursed directly to the team’s SPOC, who will have the discretion to allocate the amount accordingly.

 

Engagement and Expectations

Selected Fellows are expected to engage with ISDM during and after the Fellowship:

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Regular Check-ins & Reviews

Monthly Mentor check-ins, structured milestone reviews with the project team, and informal update check-ins with ISDM project leads.

Workshops & Learning

Attending two workshops mandatorily.

 
 
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Community & Networking

Participating in peer learning sessions, networking events, and catch-up calls with ISDM.

Showcasing & Visibility

Presenting final outputs at events, getting featured on ISDM’s website, and being part of social media campaigns.

 
 
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