The Center for Lifelong Learning, School of Social Work at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, is inviting applications from school teachers across India for the UMANG Fellowship 2025. This six-month, part-time hybrid fellowship is designed to empower educators to build joyful and emotionally nurturing classrooms through advanced Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks and community-based learning.
Funded by the Flourishing Minds Fund, America, the fellowship is offered free of cost and is an exceptional opportunity for educators passionate about mental health, well-being, and positive school transformation. With only 50 seats available, the program seeks highly motivated and committed individuals ready to drive change in school ecosystems.
FELLOWSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Duration: 6 months
- Mode: Hybrid (includes in-person training at TISS, Mumbai, and online sessions)
- Fees: None (fully funded)
- Seats Available: 50
- Application Deadline: 30th May 2025
The UMANG Fellowship blends theory and practice, offering participants access to cutting-edge SEL tools, mentorship from experts, and a strong peer network. Fellows will work on practical projects aimed at transforming their schools into emotionally intelligent and inclusive learning spaces.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- School teachers with a graduate or bachelor’s degree and at least three years of teaching experience
- Fluent in Hindi (spoken) and English (reading/writing)
- Passionate about mental health, social-emotional learning, and educational innovation
- Committed to applying SEL practices in their classrooms and schools
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants must email reachtoumang@gmail.com with the subject line: “Applying to be an UMANG Fellow”. The application should include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A 500-word write-up detailing motivation and a brief idea for a school-based SEL project
- A No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the employer, if necessary
The deadline for applications is 30th May 2025. Selected candidates will become part of a unique learning journey, equipped not only with knowledge and tools but also the inspiration to become change agents in education.
This is a golden opportunity for teachers to reimagine classroom environments and foster well-being, resilience, and emotional literacy among students, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
