EdTech Society Fellowship
The ETSY Fellowship recognises and empowers researchers, educators and professionals who are reimagining education through technology, building a network of fellows working on the educational needs of India and the world.
The ETSY Fellowship
The fellowship engages people with the vision and commitment to drive transformative solutions in education. By nurturing talent, promoting research and encouraging collaboration, it aims to ensure access to quality learning for all.
The official name is the EdTech Society Fellowship (ETSY Fellowship), and participants are recognised as EdTech Society Fellows (ETSY Fellows). There are currently four roles. Fellows can collaborate across roles, and the fellowship is open to other portfolios that fit its vision.
Four roles
Fellows who bring their expertise (for example instructional design, HCI for educational technology or learning analytics) to higher education institutions. Typically 12 months, depending on the host institution’s engagement plans.
Roles and responsibilities
- Work with higher education institutions to explore and implement research-backed teaching and learning with educational technology
- Draw insights from these experiences and contribute to research on the effective use of educational technology
Deliverables
- Engaging, interactive learning sessions at higher education institutions using a variety of methods
- A presentation at the end of the fellowship on the pedagogical explorations tried
- A final report on the institutional engagements
Benefits
- Opportunities to engage with institutions as course mentors or guest faculty
- Networking with other fellows, educators and professionals
- A certificate of completion after the presentation and final report
- A letter of recommendation for exceptional fellows
Eligibility
- A member of EdTech Society in good standing
- A PhD or postgraduate degree in educational technology, learning sciences, instructional design or equivalent
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in the chosen domain
- Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills
- Open to professionals without full-time employment (currently not open to full-time faculty or professionals)
Fellows who inspire and support impactful research from members’ projects. Typically 12 months, depending on research goals.
Roles and responsibilities
- Drive scholarly exploration of projects from EdTech Society members
- Help researchers and labs identify suitable journals and conferences, and mentor them in developing strong research proposals
Deliverables
- Act as co-authors and submit articles to reputed conferences and journals
- Quarterly progress updates to the Society
Benefits
- Recognition as a Research Catalyst on the Society’s website
- A chance to present findings at an annual meeting
Eligibility
- At least 3 published research papers in relevant fields
- Membership of EdTech Society
Fellows who reimagine learning content using the latest ed-tech research. Typically 12 months, depending on learning objectives.
Roles and responsibilities
- Reimagine and evolve a course, curriculum or teaching material in line with the latest research
- Pilot the reimagined content with educational institutions and gather feedback
Deliverables
- A report on the reimagined content
- Evidence of pilot testing, such as stakeholder feedback
Benefits
- Recognition in the Society’s newsletter
- Access to specialised ed-tech training sessions
Eligibility
- At least 1 year of experience in curriculum design or instructional material development
Fellows who drive the adoption of ed-tech in real learning environments by bringing stakeholders together. Typically 12 months, depending on institutional engagements.
Roles and responsibilities
- Bridge stakeholders for effective implementation
- Organise workshops and training for educators on integrating ed-tech tools
Deliverables
- A roadmap for implementing ed-tech solutions at the host institution
Benefits
- An invitation to the annual chairs’ meeting
- Mentorship from senior ed-tech professionals
Eligibility
- At least 2 years of experience implementing ed-tech solutions
- Good standing in EdTech Society
Application and selection
Apply through the online application form, with:
- Personal and academic or professional details
- A statement of purpose: why you want to join the ETSY Fellowship and how you can contribute to the ed-tech sector
- 1–2 letters of recommendation from mentors, professors or supervisors
- A resume or CV highlighting relevant experience
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated interest in educational technology, such as projects, internships, research or entrepreneurial ventures
- A strong track record of academic or professional excellence
- Meeting the eligibility criteria for the chosen role
Selection process
- A virtual or in-person interview on motivation and fit with the fellowship’s goals
- A recommendation from a member of the Society’s Executive Committee
Code of conduct
Fellows follow the Society’s ethics and values: integrity and professionalism, inclusivity and accessibility in ed-tech work, and respect for intellectual property and confidentiality agreements.
Guidelines for host institutions and organisations
Validating the fellow’s work
Provide a formal platform for the fellow to showcase their work during the fellowship, and regularly assess the quality, relevance and impact of their deliverables against the fellowship’s objectives.
Support and resources
Assign a point of contact or mentor; provide access to the infrastructure needed (labs, libraries, internet, equipment); and connect the fellow with stakeholders, educators or researchers as needed.
Financial arrangements
Agree any compensation or honorarium directly with the fellow and handle all payments to the fellow directly.
Engagement and collaboration
Include fellows in relevant activities such as workshops, seminars and research, and encourage collaboration with faculty and students.
Reporting and evaluation
Facilitate the fellow’s mid-term progress report and final report, give timely feedback and approval, and send the Society a brief validation report on the fellow’s achievements and impact.
Conduct and intellectual property
Make sure fellows follow the ETSY code of conduct and raise any ethical concerns promptly with the Society. Respect fellows’ intellectual property, acknowledge their contributions, and help agree terms if shared intellectual property arises.
Communication with the Society
Keep the Society updated on the fellow’s progress, challenges and needs; tell the Society immediately about any change to the fellowship plan or any ethical concern; and share feedback to improve future fellowships.