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UMANG Fellowship Announcement - an initiative by the Center for Lifelong Learning, School of Social Work, TISS, Mumbai

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April 28, 2025 - May 30, 2025


"We invite applications from school teachers for the UMANG Fellowship by the Center for Lifelong Learning, School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai.

This one-year, part-time fellowship aims to train and support school teachers to create joyful teaching and learning spaces. With a hybrid training mode, in-person sessions at TISS, and online sessions, selected teachers will gain state-of-the-art SEL frameworks and tools, mentorship, and a supportive community.

Key Details: 
Duration: 6 months
Mode: Hybrid (In-person at TISS, Mumbai + Online) 
Fee: Free, funded by Flourishing Minds Fund, America 
Seats: 50
Deadline: May 30, 2025

Who Should Apply:

  •  Teachers passionate about mental health and social-emotional learning
  •  Graduate/Bachelor’s degree holders with 3+ years of teaching experience
  •  Fluent in Hindi (speaking) and English (reading/writing) 
  •  Committed to transforming schools into great SEL spaces

Application Process:
Email reachtoumang@gmail.com with the subject ‘Applying to be an UMANG Fellow’ and include your

  •  CV
  •  a 500-word write-up on your motivation and project idea, and, 
  •  if required, a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from your organization.

Deadline : May 30th, 2025

To learn more and apply, scan the QR on the flyer or click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Ty6vIbZUrBsCzV36qX3qeviBbtpz3nRCMyA5PDdO9s/edit?tab=t.0

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