Cutoff time: January 31, 2022
Applications are open for the AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship for Service in the U.S 2022. The AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship in the United States is the U.S. administration centered leg of the American India Foundation’s (AIF) two-sided Fellowship Program and is being executed through an association with Atlas Corps.
The Fellowship intends to add to AIF’s current objectives of fortifying the US-India ties by making an organization of changemakers focused on common society commitment and furnished with the diverse focal point, preparing, and network important to successfully resolve basic social issues and drive development.
Program Details
The Fellowship connects with five Indian social change experts every year in a worldwide initiative preparation opportunity in the United States. The Banyan Impact Fellows serve full-time with Host Organizations for a long time to foster authority abilities and acquire compelling practices. They benefit from double proficient turn of events and systems administration potential open doors given by the AIF and the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab.
The Global Leadership Lab and AIF proficient advancement open doors supplement the Host Organization experience with the amazing chance to foster abilities in key regions fundamental for the up and coming age of worldwide changemakers.
Colleagues will take an interest in the 14-month Blended model, which remembers beginning somewhat full-an ideal opportunity for India before US arrival․ Since numerous US Embassies all over the planet are as yet working at a decreased limit, there will be three distinct US appearance dates in light of flight and visa availability․The U.S.- based part of the Fellowship permits members to participate in bunch social exercises like a D.C. Landmarks Tour, games, U.S. special festivals, and that’s just the beginning.
Cost
- Atlas Corps sponsors Fellows on the J-1 Trainee visa and covers most visa expenses.
- Atlas Corps and The American India Foundation also provide each Fellow with a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, local transportation, and shared housing), a monthly phone plan, emergency health and travel insurance, and round-trip international airfare.
Eligibility
To create the next generation of social changemakers in India, AIF and Atlas Corps encourage emerging leaders with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience to apply for this opportunity. Ideal candidates are mid-career professionals who have experience leading processes or teams and have influenced an organization’s strategy.
Specific requirements for this program include the following:
- Be an Indian Citizen;
- Willing and able to serve remotely from India for approximately four months and on the ground in the United States for the remaining duration of the program. The program starts in July 2022 and ends in September 2023;
- 5 years of relevant experience in the social sector, including nonprofits, social enterprises (including for-profit entities), government (both central and state) & quasi-government bodies;
- Between the ages of 27 to 35 by the program start date in July 2022;
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
- English proficiency (oral, writing, reading);
- Able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the World Health Organization before the program starts in July 2022;
- Commitment to return to India and work in the social impact sector for at least two years after completing the Fellowship;
- Committed to enriching learning opportunities for the Fellowship community and positively contributing to building U.S.-India bridges of understanding and partnership during their time of service and after;
- Interest/experience in community-based development and diversity and inclusion.
Application
Applicants to the AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship for service in the U.S. should go through the same online application process as other applicants for the Atlas Corps Fellowship. Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2022.
Apply Here
For more details, visit AIF Banyan Impact Fellowship.
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