Apply to the India Program
Apply to the India Program
Applications are closed for the 2026-27 Cohort. Still Interested ? Submit your application in the rolling form below
ELIGIBILITY
You must be below 30 years of age, as of April 1, 2026.
The applicant should have completed their undergraduate degree in any field.
Applicants must have at least three years of full-time work experience at the time of application, or two years if they hold a master’s degree.
Candidate should have valid work permit in India
APPLICATION PROCESS
The duration of the 2026-27 Fellowship will be April 2026 to April 2027.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATES
2026-27 Cohort Applications will be open this month.
Interested candidates have to submit their applications through the form.
Selected applicants will be called for interviews. Please note that IIC receives a very high number of applications every cycle so we will not be able to provide individual feedback to candidates.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. So, please apply as early as possible.
The final decision will be released by March, 2026.
Fellows will start working on their projects on the ground in April 2026.
TIMELINES
Applications Open | February 3, 2026
Applications Close | 4th March, 2026
Interviews | Rolling basis
Final Decisions | March, 2026
Spring Cohort Commencement | April 2026
India Program Head
India Program Head
India Program Head
The International Innovation Corps is seeking an experienced leader to provide strategic and institutional leadership for its work in India.
Established in 2013 as a social impact program of the University of Chicago Trust, IIC works at the intersection of institution-building governance, systems change, and leadership development. We partner with government agencies, philanthropies, and development-sector institutions to address critical development challenges across Digital Health, Tech and AI, Education, WASH, and Social Innovation.
The India Program Head will lead IIC’s program staff and project teams and will be responsible for shaping the program’s growth strategy, strengthening high-trust institutional partnerships, overseeing the fellowship and project portfolio, supporting fundraising and donor stewardship, and ensuring strong financial, governance, risk, and compliance practices.
We are looking for a leader with at least eight years of progressive experience in mission-driven organisations, public policy, consulting, philanthropy, academia, or government-facing programs. The role is based in New Delhi and requires frequent regional travel.
