Applications are currently being accepted for the Swaniti Global - SPARC-AI Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Swaniti Global - SPARC-AI Fellowship
The SPARC-AI Fellowship aims to bridge this digital divide by bringing practical AI knowledge and technology to underserved communities, particularly women involved in Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
The 12-month fellowship offers early-career professionals an opportunity to live and work in an assigned parliamentary constituency alongside a Member of Parliament (MP). Fellows will work directly with women in Self-Help Groups, helping them understand and adopt AI-powered tools to improve their businesses, strengthen income-generating activities and increase economic independence.
The programme combines AI training, grassroots engagement, field research and community capacity building. Its dual objective is to increase the effective use of AI among last-mile communities while preparing young professionals to become more capable and responsible users of emerging technologies.
The SPARC-AI Fellowship is designed for individuals who want to develop practical AI skills while contributing to inclusive economic development and digital empowerment.
Benefits of Swaniti Global - SPARC-AI Fellowship
- Expert AI training throughout the year, with hands-on experience deploying AI at the last mile
- Direct work with a Member of Parliament and the district administration
- Field research and writing experience, with published outputs
- A national cohort of Fellows and a network of mentors
- A reference from Swaniti and the MP's office at the end of the fellowship
- Fellows receive a flat stipend of ₹40,000 per month for 12 months. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend.
Swaniti Global - SPARC-AI Fellowship Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, or be completing a master’s degree by the fellowship commencement date, in any academic discipline.
- Demonstrate previous field experience working with communities through an NGO, fellowship, research initiative or government programme.
- Be fluent in speaking and writing the local language of the assigned constituency.
- Demonstrate strong written communication skills in English and the relevant local language.
- Possess emotional intelligence, active listening skills and the ability to establish trust with rural women.
- Be willing to relocate to the assigned parliamentary constituency and undertake field travel throughout the 12-month programme.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 November, 2026
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