Applications are invited for the USF STEM Fellowship 2025-27 in Maharashtra. The application deadline is February 15, 2025.
About the Fellowship
STEM Education encompasses Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, integrated through project-based learning. This interdisciplinary approach focuses on addressing real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in students.
The Universe Simplified Foundation (USF) establishes affordable, portable STEM Innovation Hubs in under-resourced government schools located in rural areas on the outskirts of Mumbai. Their goal is to provide every student with equal access to inquiry-driven STEM education, on par with top-tier schools, which represent less than 0.1% of all schools in India.
The USF STEM Fellowship is an immersive, full-time, two-year program where fellows work as STEM educators in rural village schools. Fellows receive training in technical skills while also gaining insights into how students learn through project- and problem-based learning approaches.
Eligibility
- Indian citizen
- Age: Above 20 years
- Skills needed: MS Office
- Work experience: None
- Education qualification: Preference for science, IT, engineering backgrounds.
- Language requirement: Marathi, Hindi, English
You should Apply if you are:
- Passionate about the education Sector
- Love tinkering and making projects
- Excited by Science and Technology
- A good team player
- Have high motivation and ownership
Program Details
- Two Years; Full Time
- Duration: April 2025 – March 2027
- Monthly Stipend – First year: INR 20,000; Second year: INR 22,500
- Location – Vaholi village, Maharashtra, India (An hour from Kalyan)
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via this page.
Roles & Responsibilities of the STEM Fellow
- Working directly with the children and facilitating hands-on, inquiry driven STEM workshops for grades 8 & 9.
- Program execution and operations for the assigned Innovation Hubs.
- Engaging the stakeholders (parents, teachers, and communities) by conducting regular meetings and doing home visits.
- Taking ownership of their own growth and learning.
This is not an exhaustive list.
Training provided during the Fellowship:
- Facilitating sessions for students in inquiry driven STEM curriculum
- Program execution, planning, and time management
- Technical skills as per program requirement (mechanical project making or computer technology)
