Each
year, the IDEX Global Fellows Program invites a select number of
individuals to take part in six-months of intrapreneurial leadership
training across India. Fellows gain emerging market experience while
working hands on with socially-focused enterprises who deliver high
impact solutions in local and global communities.
Since
2010, the IDEX Global Fellows Program has successfully trained and
prepared over 150 college graduates and young professionals from all
corners of the world for their transition into high impact careers.
Application Process
Every
year aspiring social leaders from across the world apply to become one
of the next IDEX Fellows. After a competitive application process, we
invite the most promising candidates to become part of our next cohort
of social intrapreneur leaders.
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications to be eligible for the IDEX Fellowship:
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Bachelor or Masters/Graduate Degree (BS/BA/BBA must be obtained prior to start of program);
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Ability to perform in a high pressure environment;
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English fluency (written and spoken);
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Ability to legally work in India for six months (IDEX will provide more information on the business visa application process).
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Minimum of 1-3 years of professional work experience;
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Excellent listening and communication skills (written and verbal).
During the Fellowship
During
the six-month fellowship cycle, IDEX fellows work full-time with a
social enterprise partner (in India), in addition to completing IDEX's
Intrapreneur Leadership Training. In the past, Fellows have worked on
projects ranging from supporting education organizations in community
outreach programs to leading expansion planning for multi-city
operations to expanding the networks of a health services company in
India to Kenya. To learn more about the Fellowship Structure, click here.
Post-Fellowship
After
the Fellowship program, IDEX Fellows continue to pursue social impact
careers, with 90% of alumni currently working with socially progressive
enterprises such as Gray Matters Capital, Village Capital, Calvert
Foundation, Commonwealth Ventures, Bridge International Academies,
Ashoka, Omidyar Network, and Unltd India.
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