Deadline- 6 January 2014
Applicants from around the world are invited to submit applications for IDEO.org Fellowship Program. The goal of this program is to focus solely on social innovation also to make an even bigger impact on global poverty.
Benefits-
- If applicants are from outside of the U.S., they will be helped with the visa application process if they are selected as a Fellow. Fellows will have access to health, dental, and travel insurance during their time in the Fellowship.
- Fellows will receive a $60,000 living stipend to be paid out bi-montly for 13.5 months. IDEO.org will provide a housing stipend for Fellows relocating for up to one month. Fellows will need to secure accommodations in the Bay Area for the remaining time in the program.
Eligibility& Criteria-
- Individuals from the business and social sectors who can help teams to deliver great work for partner organizations. Applicants should be passionate about social innovation, have experience working in the developing world or with low-income communities, work well in teams, be clear and articulate in describing your ideas, and love flexing your creative muscles.
- Minimum of five years of professional full-time work experience; or, an advanced academic or professional degree related to business, public policy, international development, economics, finance, or a related field, plus three years of work experience.
- English fluency (written and spoken). Additional language capabilities are preferred.
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