What is the eligibility criteria for the YLT Fellowship?
The YLT Fellowship welcomes young professionals from all fields of engineering who are interested in tech policy. The applicant should have completed their undergraduate degree atleast two years ago.
Successful candidates would have a basic understanding of tech policy and a desire to contribute. Applicants must be under 30 years of age as of April, 2021. However, if you are just over this limit but are passionate about the topic, we are keen to hear from you!
If I do not have an engineering degree, can I still apply?
Unfortunately, we are looking for engineers with an interest in tech policy for our inaugural cohort. For now, if you do not have an engineering degree, you cannot apply.
What are the qualities of an ideal candidate?
Ideal candidates are creative problem-solvers who are highly motivated, persistent when faced with challenges, collaborative, flexible, comfortable with ambiguity, and driven by a desire to make the world a better place.
Similar to IIC’s governance fellows, the YLT fellows will be selected on the basis of attributes including creativity, integrity, critical thinking, work experience and the ability to work in a team.
Is this a paid fellowship?
The YLT fellowship is a full time paid engagement for 24 months. All fellows are paid an annual stipend of INR 12,70,000 per annum. This stipend does not change per a fellow’s experience or educational qualification.
Can you give me more details about the innovation proposal?
The Innovation Proposal is a chance for you to put yourself in the shoes of tech policy think tanks and demonstrate your critical thinking skills on seemingly over-arching problems. We encourage applicants to be innovative, creative and solution-oriented in sharing ideas.
In your proposal, please address the following:
- Identify the problem: Briefly summarize the problem, including it’s ramifications across multiple sectors.
- Identify a solution: Present a thoughtful, implementable solution that would address the problem as you see it. Explain why you chose this solution, and pay particular attention to how you would implement and scale it.
- Define outcomes: State the intended outcomes and how to measure them.
The proposal should be no longer than 2 pages and must be drafted in the font size 12. The 2 pages also include references and citations. Should you choose to create a PowerPoint presentation or an infographic, please ensure that your submission meets all the requirements listed above. PowerPoint presentations should contain no more than 6 slides. Feel free to use any available resources/information in creating your innovation proposal. Ensure that you cite all the information to its appropriate source.