USF STEM Fellowship

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.

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).

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. 

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)

Eligibility Criteria

• 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

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)

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