Teaching Fellow

About THE labs

THE labs is a non-profit organization in Pune that runs three interventions:

• AI Citizenship Program for children in grades 6-8
• A residential fellowship program for fresh graduates
• Centres of Excellence for holistic learning for an AI-driven world

THE labs Fellowship

THE labs Fellowship is a 2-year residential program for fresh graduates across all streams. This fellowship aims to build future educators and leaders in the AI space who will contribute to uplifting underserved communities all over India.

During the fellowship, fellows will:

• Learn Technology, AI, computational thinking & systems thinking.
• Get hands-on practice of classroom instruction and pedagogy by teaching in government and aided schools in urban, rural, and tribal areas.
• Develop a strong understanding of the social landscape and development sector in India.
• Develop leadership skills such as resource mobilization, project planning, budgeting, fundraising, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

What to Expect in the Fellowship

• Interdisciplinary learning of technology and humanities.
• Enriching experience to become a versatile professional.
• Stipend of INR 25,000/- per month + travel and accommodation.

Future Pathways After the Fellowship

• Social entrepreneurship.
• Academic roles in educational organizations, including THE labs.
• Management roles in social organizations, including THE labs.
• Technology-related roles in social organizations, including THE labs.
• Government policy-related roles in social organizations, including THE labs.
• Ethics and policy-related roles in technology companies.

Who Should Join the Fellowship

Young adults inclined towards one or more of the following:

• Teaching children.
• Working in the social sector.
• Starting a non-profit or social enterprise.
• Taking up challenges.
• Learning through a rigorous process.
• Travelling in rural and tribal areas.
• Exploring ethical aspects of AI.
• Working on research projects.

Who Should NOT Join the Fellowship

People who are:

• Looking for short-term engagements and cannot dedicate 2 years.
• Looking for part-time opportunities.
• Not comfortable accepting feedback.
• Not willing to break their comfort zones.
• Looking to learn just programming or similar tech skills.

Criteria

• Graduation/Post-graduation from any stream.
• Fluency in Marathi, working knowledge of English, and (optionally) Hindi.
• Readiness to travel in urban and rural areas across Maharashtra.

Timelines and Process

• Submission of Interest: 15th October 2026 to 15th December 2026
• Filling of Application Form: 20th October 2026 to 31st December 2026
• Orientations and Bootcamps: On a rolling basis until 15th March 2027
• Selection: 31st March 2027

Submit your interest: https://www.thelabs.org.in/fellowship-interest