YLT Host Application
YLT Host Application
The Young Leaders in Tech Policy Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity for organizations to foster the next generation of tech policy thought leaders in India.
This fellowship will place young professionals with an engineering background in organizations that advance the research and discourse on technology policy in the country. These organisations will serve as 'hosts’ for the fellows for a period of two years.
Fellows work with hosts as full-time team members
Fellows will support the host organisation’s core research, implementation, and advocacy work. Fellows will leverage their eclectic experiences, technology skills, and backgrounds to bring a fresh perspective to research, policy briefs, analysis and recommendations, and other related outputs. At the same time, they will get an opportunity to develop proficiency in tech policy and transform into subject matter experts.
A unique partnership
The engagement is an opportunity for the hosts to generate broader awareness on the crucial work done by the organisations, especially among technologists, thereby building a talent pipeline for the future. Hosts will support the fellow(s) placed in their organization by providing a comprehensive work plan, a stimulating work environment, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Fellowship Overview:
Two-year fellowship.
Annual stipend of Rs. 12.5L, of which 25% is borne by the host organizations
Fully sponsored participation in an international technology policy conference each year.
A typical YLT Fellow:
The YLT fellowship conducts an elaborate selection procedure for all applicants comprising written, behavioral, and technical interviews to ensure an optimum skill and competency fit between the fellows and the hosts. In line, a typical YLT fellow is an Indian national with a background in engineering. Fellows are high performing individuals with strong analytical and research skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
An Eligible Host
An Eligible Host
Be a tech policy think tank or a tech implementation organisation that interacts with questions of policy
Provide stimulating and meaningful work for the fellow, full-time, for 24 months
Designate a primary supervisor, preferably at a senior management level, for the fellow to provide mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Provide the fellow with exposure to the broader ecosystem through conferences and interactions with important stakeholders
Provide opportunities to co-author research papers and op-eds
Provide quarterly feedback for the fellow to facilitate personal development
Be based in India
Sign an MOU with YLT for hosting the fellow on agreed terms
Cover any project-related implementation and travel costs incurred by fellow
Application Process and EoI
YLT host selection is a two-stage process.
All interested organisations are requested to fill an expression of interest form (EoI). The EoI asks brief details about the organisation, the need for a YLT fellow, and the workstreams/ projects that the organisation intends to assign to the fellow.
Within 3-4 weeks of filling the form, the YLT team will communicate the status of your application. Shortlisted organizations will be invited for a virtual discussion to understand the proposed project and engagement for the YLT Fellow.
TIMELINES
March 15, 2021 | Host application Launch
April 16, 2021 | Host application deadline
April 16- May 5, 2021 | Host application review
May 5, 2021 | Selection decisions to be communicated to all applicants.
For further clarification, please reach out to YLT Program Manager, Raghav Chopra, at rchopra@uchicagotrust.org
“This fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for Fellows to come on board and work with us at India Observatory in democratizing information and technology. We very much valued the talent that the call attracted as much the rigorous recruitment process and the well-rounded interviews. We found the candidate that we were looking for - a sound combination of heart, head, and hands. It is an unparalleled opportunity for her and us to contribute to the shaping of tech policy through the eyes of rural people and the other forms of life. ”
FAQs
FAQs
How long is the engagement?
The fellows are placed with the hosts for a period of 24 months. During this time, fellows work as full-time team members working on projects/ workstreams as decided between them and the hosts.
Fellows, however, have the option to discontinue the fellowship or their engagement with a host after one year. This decision is taken mutually between YLT, the host, and the fellow.
Are fellows expected to work on projects with YLT during this time?
No. YLT fellows work with host organisations full-time. YLT management curates training sessions and networking events for fellows a few times every month which they are expected to attend. This usually does not interfere with their work.
Apart from this, YLT also incurs expenses to let fellows attend an international tech policy conference once each year for which they may need time off. This time is considered to be a part of their work and not a vacation.
Can an organisation re-apply to be a host?
Absolutely! Past applicants are encouraged to apply again. They can apply either with their old application form itself or submit a new application form, depending on changes in their projects and workstreams.
What is the leave/ vacation policy for YLT fellows?
YLT fellows work as full-time team members in their host organisations and follow the vacation/ leave policy of their hosts.
Who can I speak with to retrieve my previous application form?
For further clarification or information, reach out to YLT Program Manager, Raghav Chopra, at rchopra@uchicagotrust.org