BAIF - SPARK FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Last date
30/05/2026
Reward
17,500
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
BAIF - SPARK FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
The Fellows will choose the thematic areas in accordance with their interest/skill sets and the requirements of the Organization. Fellows shall undertake a project to work on, through the course of the fellowship period. This shall preferably be an action-research project / assessment /explorative study involving the local community of the Fellow’s location. Fellows will have access to guidance and mentorship from people working in similar fields and experts, both, within and outside the organization. Fellows are expected to work to the best of their abilities to complete the project undertaken, but not look at their project as an end, but as an initiation into a new and multifaceted field. In consultation with the Mentor/ Assignment Guide, the Fellow will need to define the assignment, outcome that the Fellow seeks to achieve at the end of the placement period and work towards achieving it. Expected output will be in the form of a full-fledged Report capturing the work accomplished under the chosen theme. There will be two categories under the Fellowship Programme: 1. Junior Fellowship 2. Senior Fellowship
- Region
- Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 30/05/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is May 30, 2026.
Eligibility
Junior Fellowship: Any individual who is an Indian national appearing for last semester/ completed graduation or Post Graduation in relevant discipline, between 22-26 years of age is eligible to apply for the Junior Fellowship. Age limit can be relaxed for deserving candidates having professional experience Senior Fellowship: Any individual who is an Indian national professionally qualified /is a post graduate, with relevant work experience of at least 2 years between 22-28 years of age is eligible to apply for the Senior Fellowship. Age limit can be relaxed for deserving candidates having professional experience
Award & availability
Stated amount: 17,500 Junior Fellowship: The support will include a stipend of INR 15,000/- per month for a period of 12 months. Senior Fellowship: The support will include a stipend of INR 17,500/- per month for a period of 12 months. Additional funding can be provided for specific requirements in connection with the project on a case to case basis and at the discretion of the SPARK Technical Committee Number of fellowship is the subject to availability, for more please visit official website.
Application
Fees is the subject to authorities, you may visit official website for more. Please submit following documents in MS Word file:-
- Resume (max. 2 pages).
- Write up on themes of interest. Candidates may also choose to submit write up on only one theme of interest (in maximum 2000 words; themes are ICT Applications, Agri-Biological Sciences, Education and Lifeskills / Work-based learning).
- Write up on “Why should you be selected for the BAIF SPARK Fellowship program” (max 200 words). Please submit all the above 3 documents by:
- E-mail: http://fellowship@baif.org.in OR
- WhatsApp Number: + 91 7728081909 OR
- Postal Address: BAIF Bhavan, Dr. Manibhai Desai Nagar, Warje, Pune 411058 (Please mention “SPARK Fellowship Programme” on the envelope)
Selection process
Selection will be based on relevance to identified theme, merit, usefulness, and feasibility. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for a personal interview. The selected candidates will be informed by e-mail. Other Info OTHER PROGRAMME SUPPORT: The Fellowship will be supplemented by: Contact Sessions – Quarterly contact sessions to give inputs to help build perspective and technical facilitations Skill building Trainings – Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Report writing, Writing Case Studies etc will be imparted during the Fellowship by our training division for the overall development of the Fellow Interactive Sessions – Will encourage Fellows to share their experiences Cross learning activities
Contact
Postal Address: BAIF Bhavan, Dr. Manibhai Desai Nagar, Warje, Pune 411058 Phone No: 020 25231661 For more information: Click here Apply Now https://baif.org.in/spark-fellowship-programme/