Youth Innovation Lab Waste Smart Fellowship Grant Program 2025

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About Youth Innovation Lab Waste Smart Fellowship Grant Program

The Waste Smart Fellowship engages Nepali youth in designing and implementing data-driven, inclusive, and technology-enabled waste management solutions in collaboration with local governments. The program strengthens municipal systems, fosters a circular economy, and promotes gender equality and social inclusion (GESI).

• Sponsor Organisation: Youth Innovation Lab

Benefits of Youth Innovation Lab Waste Smart Fellowship Grant Program

• Waste Smart Fellowship Grant: NPR 350,000 (includes monthly stipend, accidental insurance, travel, and communication costs)

• Training on:

  • Plastic waste management

  • Circular and green economy principles

  • Climate change and emission reduction

• Hands-on exposure working with Mayors, administrative officers, environment and sanitation officials, and IT teams

• Participation in workshops, seminars, and municipal trainings

• Graduation certificate and potential job placements with YI-Lab, consortium partners, or related organizations

Youth Innovation Lab Waste Smart Fellowship Grant Program Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be Nepali citizens aged 29 or below

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Environment, Climate Change, Engineering, Development Studies, or related fields

• Preferably reside near Ichchhakamana, Khadak, or Tilottama, or be willing to relocate

• Have knowledge of solid waste management, GIS, OSM, MS Office, and mobile/web applications

• Be fluent in Nepali and English

• Demonstrate passion for GESI, teamwork, and community engagement

Application Date and Process

Online Application Requirements

• Personal details: contact information, educational and professional background

• Passport-size photograph (≤2 MB)

• Written Section:

  • Motivation letter (max 300 words)

  • CV or résumé (max 2 pages)

  • Academic or workplace recommendation letter

Submission Process

1. Prepare motivation letter, CV, and recommendation letter

2. Complete personal and educational details online

3. Upload a passport-sized photograph

4. Submit the application through the official online portal

Application Deadline

25 December, 2025

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