International Innovation Corps Fellowship

Who Should Apply

From Lawyers and Doctors to Researchers, Economists and Entrepreneurs, our Project Associates come from all walks of life. It is this diversity that lends IIC its unique flavour. We have found that complex development issues benefit from a combination of domain expertise, collaboration and an innovative approach. If you thrive in a culture of rigorous inquiry, are creative and most importantly, passionate about creating social impact, you have the skills we are looking for.

Creating Scalable Solutions

Imagine contributing to projects that enhance learning outcomes in government schools, shape policy to ensure efficient healthcare delivery and create solutions to provide renewable power to farmers! As an IIC Project Associate, you work on driving significant and transformative initiatives spearheaded by the government, leading not-for-profit organizations and Foundations. Learn about some of our current and past projects.

An Unparalleled Opportunity

At the International Innovation Corps, we address the most pressing development challenges by bridging the gap between impactful projects and innovative minds. Our problem-solving approach is hands-on, analytical and based on data-driven decision making to co-create solutions that can be operationalized and scaled.

Mentorship

The IIC teams are led by experienced Project Leads, who are supported by the core management team of sector-specific Engagement Managers, Program Managers and Directors based in Delhi and Chicago. The IIC teams regularly receive management and performance oversight, strategic project and stakeholder management support, intensive training and structured feedback.

Eligibility

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT ASSOCIATES

Applicants for the 2022-2023 Program must fall into one of the following categories:

• Class of 2019 or 2020 graduates of any masters program ( including PhDs, JDs, MBAs and MDs)

• PIO/OCI card-holder

INDIAN PROJECT ASSOCIATES

The IIC welcomes all young professionals who are interested in the development sector. The applicant should have completed their undergraduate degree at least three years ago. An applicant with a master’s degree, plus one-year work experience will be considered.

Successful candidates would have a deep and critical understanding of the social impact sector and development issues. Fluency in one or more regional languages is a desired qualification.

Application Process

The duration of the 2022-2023 Fellowship will be March 2022 through Feb 2023.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATES

1. The applications are now open. Interested candidates can visit the below-mentioned form to submit their applications. Successful completion of the applications will require three documents: an updated CV, a motivation question (see details of the job description here), and an Innovation Proposal (details here).

2. Selected applicants will be called for interviews. Please note that the IIC receives a very high number of applications every cycle so we may not able to contact all applicants with an update on their application status.

3. The last date to submit this application is Feb 28, 2022

4. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. So, please apply as early as possible.

5. The final decision will be made in the first week of March 2022

Fellows will start working on their projects on the ground in March 2022.