Vision India Foundation (VIF) fellowship is a 3-year full-time program in nation-building. The program focuses on creating future public leaders and thought leaders for the country. It includes support in the form of mentorship and scholarship. Foreign citizens may also apply. If the project involves direct work with the government, the selection is contingent on diplomatic relations and security procedures.
Fellowship value: average stipend of ₹40,000 per month; starts at ₹35,000 in the first year and increases by ₹5,000 every year.
Duration: 3 years including training (full-time)
Eligibility:
- Applications are invited from people of all educational backgrounds.
- The selected applicants must have completed at least two years of work experience or a relevant Master’s/Ph.D. degree by May.
- In rare and exceptional cases, we do accept fellows with lower or no work experience.
Skills required:
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
- Willingness to work in challenging environments
- Skills relevant to your career objectives
- Applicant must demonstrate specific skills depending on the nature of the project.
Applications:
- Apply via online portal with the following documents:
- Statement of Purpose (between 500-800 words) including past experiences that motivate you for the fellowship and the chosen project(s); How do your career interests align with the program?; If not selected for the fellowship, what are your plans for the next few years?
- Resume
- Video (60-second video) where you tell us your vision
- 2 References
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| Organization | Vision India Foundation (VIF) |
| Fellowship Level | Research fellowships |
| Country | India |
| Subject areas | All disciplines |
| Fellowship amount | 40,000/month |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | Priority deadline December 31st, 2017 (otherwise Rolling) |
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