The Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness (SCSCS) Summer Fellowship 2024 is a young people empowerment fellowship where the people from diverse background carry out innovative research on social isolation and belonging. The fellows of social connectedness are an invaluable part of the global movement to create a world where everyone belongs.
About the Fellowship
From May to September, Fellows work alongside partner organizations, conducting research to address issues related to social isolation and belonging. Through this program, Fellows have the opportunity to connect with experts, grow as researchers and community leaders, and be part of a international cohort of changemakers. The main output of the Fellowship is a final, original report authored by the Fellow and detailing their collaborative work and findings.
Samuel for Social Connectedness Fellowship offers-
- Competitive wages
- Opportunity to work with national and international community partners
- Capacity building, skills development, and mentorship
- Connection to an international cohort of other Fellows
- Meaningful research opportunities where your work has an impact.
Samuel for Social Connectedness Fellowship Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Application Open On | February 19, 2024 |
| Application Close On | March 10, 2024 |
| Fellowship Duration | May 6, 2024 – September 27, 2024 |
Eligibility
Fellows are required to-
- Have a passion for building a more inclusive, and connected world.
- Be ready to engage in regular online meetings, check-ins, capacity building sessions and work remotely.
- Commit 35 hours per week to the program from May – August, and 10-20 hours per week during the month of September.
- Be able to work a minimum of 4 hours per day in Eastern Standard Time to ensure overlap with the Toronto based team.
- Be interested in supporting communities and research!
Fellowship Stipend
Yes, this is a paid fellowship, starting on May 6, 2024 and ending on September 27, 2024.
- The Social Connectedness Fellowship offers a competitive wage range adjusted according to each Fellow’s geographic location and experience.
- Applicants located in Canada can expect a range of $22-27 per hour. Applicants in the Northwest Territories, Canada, can expect a range of $26-28 per hour.
- Many of our 2024 partners are based outside of Canada, including in the USA, UK, South Africa and India, and many have various international offices. We welcome international applicants and will generally be offering a wage of $15 –28 per hour. All compensation is calculated in Canadian dollars.
Time Fellows will spend
The positions are full-time, 35 hours per week, from May 6 – August 31, 2024, and then will transition to part-time positions, 10-20 hours per week, from September 1 – September 27, 2024, while the Fellow is revising, editing, and completing their final report.
Application Procedure
To apply you will need:
- Up-to-Date Resume/CV
- A cover letter
- Writing sample.* There are two options for the writing sample:
- Provide a pre-written piece; this can be formal, informal, a college or university assignment, an essay or research paper, a story, a blog, published or unpublished.
- Provide an answer to the following question: “In your own words, tell us about the barriers and opportunities to building belonging and social connectedness in the world today.” We recognize everyone communicates differently. Please aim for 500 words, and do not feel the need to write more than 1,500 words.
*Applicants interested in working with Qmunity Camp and Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, will not be required to submit a writing sample. They will be invited to respond to two or three short-answer questions. The writing sample will be optional for Qmunity Camp.
** Older applicants, people aged 60 and over, who apply to work with Helpage Canada will not be required to submit a writing sample, and will be invited to respond to two or three short answer questions.
On or after February 19, please follow these four steps to apply for a 2024 Social Connectedness Fellowship:
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Browse the research projects listed on the 2024 Fellowship webpage at https://www.socialconnectedness.org/fellowship-program/2024-application-portal/
- Fill out the online application form and upload your documents.
- Applicants can apply for a maximum of 2 projects each.
