Summary
A one year social impact fellowship placing young professionals as Project Associates within Indian government and leading social enterprises to work on development projects with structured training and mentorship.
Full Description
The International Innovation Corps India Program is a year long fellowship running April 2026 to April 2027. Fellows join as Project Associates and work on real development projects with a defined scope. The program starts with an intensive training period and then teams embed with partner organisations, supported by IIC leadership and mentors. The work typically involves problem diagnosis, theory of change, implementation planning, stakeholder coordination, and building structures for sustainability and scale. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply early. Final decisions are expected in March 2026 and fellows begin on the ground in April 2026.
Eligibility
Applicants must be below 30 years old as of April 1, 2026 Undergraduate degree in any field completed Minimum three years full time work experience, or two years if holding a masters degree Must have a valid work permit in India
Funding & Benefits
Paid fellowship role as Project Associate with training, mentorship, and on the ground placement for April 2026 to April 2027
How to Apply
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At a Glance
Category
Fellowship
Location
India
Deadline
February 25, 2026
Status
Tags
Date Added
2/9/2026
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