USF STEM Fellowship 2025-27

USF STEM Fellowship 2025-27 — Overview

The USF STEM Fellowship 2025-27 is an initiative by the Universe Simplified Foundation (USF), an NGO dedicated to promoting STEM education in under-resourced communities. This two-year, full-time fellowship aims to provide Indian citizens with science, IT, and engineering backgrounds the opportunity to facilitate STEM workshops for students in Classes 8 and 9 in rural village schools.

Key Highlights

• Duration: 2 years (2025-2027)
• Monthly stipend: ₹20,000 in the first year; ₹22,500 in the second year
• Location: Rural village schools in Maharashtra
• Focus: Conducting inquiry-driven STEM workshops
• Training: Provided in facilitating STEM curriculum, program execution, and technical skills
• Eligibility: Indian citizens above 20 years of age with science, IT, or engineering backgrounds
• Language proficiency: Knowledge of Marathi, Hindi, and English
• Application deadline: February 15, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the USF STEM Fellowship 2025-27, applicants must:

• Be Indian citizens
• Be above 20 years of age
• Possess skills in MS Office
• Have a background in science, IT, or engineering
• Be proficient in Marathi, Hindi, and English

Note: Applicants with no prior work experience are also eligible to apply.

Stipend & Financial Benefits

The fellowship offers the following financial benefits:

• First Year: ₹20,000 per month
• Second Year: ₹22,500 per month

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the Universe Simplified Foundation.
2. Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
3. Register by filling in the required details. If already registered, log in using your credentials.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the ‘Click here to apply’ link.
5. Fill out the required details in the Google Form provided.
6. Click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Application Deadline: February 15, 2025

Selection Process

The selection process comprises three stages:

1. Online Application Form: Initial screening based on the submitted application.
2. Technical Round: Assessment of technical skills conducted at the head office in Vaholi, Maharashtra.
3. Final Selection: Interview/facilitation round held at the field office in Vaholi village, Maharashtra.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, contact:

Universe Simplified Foundation (USF)
604/A-Aakanksha, Kalyan Complex,
Panch Marg Off Yari Road,
Versova, Andheri West,
Mumbai – 400061
Email: info@universesimplified.org

FAQs

• What is the tenure of the fellowship?
  The duration of the program is 2 years.
• Will any category be given preference?
  No, but preference will be given to candidates from the science field.
• Where is the office of USF located?
  Vaholi village, Maharashtra, India.
• What is the selection process?
  The selection includes an online application, technical assessment, and a final interview/facilitation round.
• What kind of training is provided under the fellowship?
  Training includes facilitating inquiry-driven STEM curriculum, program execution, planning, time management, and relevant technical skills.