Universe Simplified Foundation (USF) is inviting applications from eligible candidates to be a part of its USF STEM Fellowship 2025.
About USF
Universe Simplified Foundation (USF) sets up low-cost, portable, STEM based Innovation Hubs in highly under-resourced Government schools in villages on the outskirts of Mumbai. They aim to ensure that every student receives an equal opportunity for inquiry-driven STEM at par with elite schools (which form < 0.1% of all schools in India).
About the USF STEM Fellowship
The USF STEM Fellowship is a full time, two year immersive fellowship during which the fellow works as a STEM educator in rural village schools. In addition to being trained in technical skills, the fellows gain an understanding of how students learn through project and problem based learning methodologies.
Overview of USF STEM Fellowship 2025
| Fellowship | USF STEM Fellowship 2025 |
| Duration | 2 Years (April 2025 to March 2027) |
| Deadline | 15th February 2025 |
| Stipend | Rs. 20,000 PM in First Year Rs. 22,500 PM in Second Year |
| Location | Vaholi village, Maharashtra, India (An hour from Kalyan) |
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About STEM Education
STEM Education is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics integrated into project based learning. It is an interdisciplinary approach based on real world challenges which inculcates critical thinking and problem solving skills in children.
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
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
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Roles & Responsibilities
- 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.
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)
Selection Process
- Online Application Form/ Telephonic Interview- Write a detailed application as this is the first level of screening
- Telephonic Round- Assessment of technical skills at our field office at Vaholi, Maharashtra
- Final Selection- Final interview/ facilitation round at our field office at Vaholi village, Maharashra
Location
Vaholi village, Maharashtra, India (An hour from Kalyan)
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