PowerPoint Presentation• The Young India Fellows…..…….....................………………………………………..…….…..……5
• ELM Overview
• ELM Stakeholders………....…….........…….………….........…………………………...………….…....8
• How can an ELM Team add value to your organisation? ……….....….......…...............9
• Diversity of ELM Projects…………………………………………………………..........….....………..10
• ELM Client Organisations……………………………………………………………………………….…11
• How can you contribute to a successful ELM outcome? .........................................13
• ELM Structure and Timelines…...…………........…..…….….…….………………………….……..14
• Project Selection
• Terms of Engagement
• What can you expect from the YIF Internal Team………………………………………….….20
• What are the expectations from clients?…........…………………………………………………21
• Link to Submit Project Proposals…………..............……….………….………………………………....23
About Us
providing a liberal education at par with the best in
the world. The aim at Ashoka is to help students
become well-rounded individuals who can think
critically about issues from multiple perspectives,
communicate effectively and become leaders with
a commitment to public service.
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The Young India Fellowship (YIF) is offered as a one
year residential Post-Graduate Diploma in Liberal
Studies at Ashoka University. Since 2011, the YIF has
groomed over 1700+ socially conscious leaders, and is
currently building the 11th cohort of ~200 Fellows
who will be groomed to adapt to ‘the new normal’ and
develop a collaborative and interdisciplinary
approach to problem solving and leadership.
Ashoka University The Young India Fellowship
• Have 0-5 years of work experience
• Have diverse academic, cultural and geographical
backgrounds
development, consulting, start-ups, art, hospitality
and others; and follow diverse academic paths in
India and abroad in universities like IIM, Harvard,
Oxford, among others
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What is the Experiential Learning Module?
The Experiential Learning Module (ELM) is a core component of the YIF curriculum where the Fellows
work in groups of five on real-world projects from diverse sectors in collaboration with organisations
and institutions (Clients) from October 2021 to April 2022.
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Learn how to work and excel
in teams
Identify and solve real world problems using structured problem-solving and innovative thinking
The ELM complements academic learning at the YIF by aiming for the following learning objectives:
Months Fellows Real-World Project
Project Lead (PL)
YIF Programme team who
YIF class of 2022
them
their skills, interests and
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Through the ELM, we aim for every Fellow to have a unique educational experience and for every Client organisation to receive high-quality project outcomes that add value to them.
How can the ELM team add value to your organisation?
Each Client gets an ELM team of five young and dynamic Fellows from diverse backgrounds with a
strong drive to create impact.
Each team will:
perspectives, unencumbered
impact beyond the duration
Diversity of ELM Projects
In the last academic year (2020-21), the ELM had thirty-eight unique projects exposing the Fellows to
the following kinds of work:
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28%
17%
22%
16%
9%
2%
5%
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Dalmia Bharat Group
Devi Art Foundation
ELM Client Organisations
Through our 10-year history, 1700+ Fellows have worked on 500+ projects with 100+ partner organisations and institutions.
Harappa Learning Private Ltd
India (PARI)
Designing An Ideal ELM Project
Over the years, the following design attributes have led to successful ELM projects:
Space for the ELM team to understand the organisation’s values and how the project fits into the organisation’s vision
Channels for the ELM team to interact with key stakeholders and beneficiaries
An element of strategic design to be included as part of the project goals
An opportunity to pilot the proposed solutions and collect feedback
Redrafting the solution/recommendatio ns based on the pilot, along with final outcomes
Handing over the project to the client representatives to ensure the project outcomes last beyond the ELM duration
How can you contribute to a successful ELM outcome?
Design a project that has:
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Sept’21 Oct’21 Nov’21 Dec’21 Jan’22 Feb’22 Mar’22 Apr’22 May’22
Trainings Immersive ELM Week Grading and Assessment
Orientation & Preparation
No ELM
* Please note that the timelines and Fellows’ ability to work on-ground is subject to the University’s response and decision to COVID-19
ELM Structure and Timelines*
Full duration Total no. of days Dates of ELM Week
Phase 1 1st Oct – 18th Dec 2021 ~25 29th Oct – 6th Nov 2021
Phase 2 28th Jan – 14th May 2022 ~35 28th Jan – 5th Feb 2022
• ELM days: Fridays and Saturdays are designated as ELM days every week, with a total of ~60 days.
• ELM Weeks: One week each of intensive ELM work is provided in October and February.
• ELM Break: There is no ELM work from 19th December 2021 to 27th January 2022
• Dates: Specific dates for Phase 1 and Phase 2 are given below:
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Sept’21 Oct’21 Nov’21 Dec’21 Jan’22 Feb’22 Mar’22 Apr’22 May’22
Trainings Immersive ELM Week Grading and Assessment
Orientation & Preparation
No ELM
• Grading and Assessment: The Fellows are assessed at the end of each Phase to gauge their progress
in the project, and are given grades accordingly.
• Trainings: Trainings are provided on problem solving, data analysis, research methods, etc.
• YIF Internal Team Support: The YIF Internal Team also has regular touch-points with the ELM teams
and clients for general check-ins and any administrative support that may be required.
* Please note that the timelines and Fellows’ ability to work on-ground is subject to the University’s response and decision to COVID-19
ELM Structure and Timelines*
Project Selection and Allocation Process
*Projects are submitted through a project proposal form (details in later slides)
**The Pitching Document is a document containing the profiles of the interested team members and their
Expression of Interest for the project. In case multiple teams apply for the same project, the final decision is
with the Client
Project proposals*
for their project preferences
• Website
•Please note: The organisation should be a registered entity with a minimum of 3 full time employees
Project Details
• Domain and key problem statement, success criteria, project details based on ELM Phases
• Preferred team profile, workstreams, and nature of work
•Please note: The project problem statement should ideally be SMART, and have clear success metrics for a team of 5 members
Client Details
• Profile and contact details of Project Head (PH) and Project Lead (PL)
• Frequency of engagement of PH and PL
•Please note: The PH and PL should have a minimum of 5 and 3 years of relevant work experience respectively
•Please note: The PH and PL should engage with the team on a fortnightly and weekly basis respectively
Administrative Information
• Agreements on reimbursements, safety and security of ELM team (if they travel out of campus for ELM work), and sharing of data and resources
•Please note: All client organisations are required to reimburse a minimum of INR 10,000 towards ELM project expenses to the ELM team (if the project requires travel, accommodation or any other miscellaneous expenses)
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Terms of Engagement
Professionalism
Teams are expected to work on all ELM days, and
maintain the highest degree of professionalism while
working with their Clients.
The Fellows are expected to complete the ELM project to
the satisfaction of the Client and the YIF Internal Team.
Place of Work
Project Lead every week, wherever they may be working
from, especially so when working remotely.
Project Progress
Point of Contact for Clients
The YIF Internal Team is also the Point of
Contact for Clients for all aspects related to the
ELM.
The YIF Internal Team will provide ongoing
training, coaching and support to the ELM team
through the ELM supervising faculty and
domain experts. The faculty will also grade and
assess the team. The training provided will be
of a standardised and general nature, and will
primarily deal with problem solving, innovative
thinking, understanding team dynamics and
basics of research and data analysis.
What can you expect from the YIF Internal Team?
What are the expectations from Clients? (1/2)
Reimbursement of Expenses
related expenses incurred by the ELM team.
This includes travel, accommodation, and/or
other expenses. The YIF Programme will not be
able to bear any expenses for external ELM
projects.. As a broad estimate, usually ELM
teams working within Delhi-NCR may require a
minimum reimbursement of INR 10,000 (if they
are required to travel out of campus).
Trainings and Guidance
trainings that may be relevant for the project to
the ELM team.
and provide feedback to the team to keep the
engagement fruitful.
the team once every fortnight.
Setting Expectations
regarding their benchmarks and standards with
the ELM team at the very beginning to avoid any
pitfalls or drops in performance later.
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The Client is expected to provide all the data and
resources relevant to the project, including
infrastructure (software/ printers/ equipment
etc.) if the team is working from the Client office.
Escalation
The Client can write to the YIF Internal Team in
case s/he wants to escalate the team’s non-
performance at any stage of the project cycle.
Safety and Security
and security of the ELM team during ELM work
outside the Ashoka University campus. While
the field visit component is set up in the ELM
calendar, these visits will be subject to the status
of COVID-19 and public health protocols. Safety
and security would be achieved by, among other
things, ensuring that places visited by the ELM
team are known to be safe by the Client, and
making available a known point person during
such field visits.
The Client is expected to discuss any changes in
the project scope, direction, or outcomes with the
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Interested? Let Us Know!
Read some of the past ELM impact stories here
For any support with brainstorming and developing a project idea, please contact us.
For more information on processes, timelines or other queries, please refer to the FAQ section.
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form by 11:59 PM on 15th June 2021.