Centre for Learning, Secunderabad

CENTRE FOR LEARNING FELLOWSHIPS

Centre for Learning, (CFL) Secunderabad, has been engaged in an on-going enquiry into what is (quality) education. Since 1982, this enquiry has been conducted through different forms - running a Children's Centre, an (open) Youth Learning Centre and now we continue through Fellowships, Conversations, Edu-Care and individual and group Consultations-Mentoring.
This enquiry has been in the context of the shortcomings and rigidity of conventional, formal schooling and the issues, challenges and predicaments presented by larger societal movements that have led to commercialization, consumerism, ecological crises, increased polarization, and violence, while at an individual level this has exacerbated a deep sense of meaninglessness, loneliness, and alienation. Given these, we would like to support initiatives that look at these issues in a sense of reflective enquiry.
We recognize that to be able to step out of the conventional path is incredibly difficult. The fellowship is a way of supporting those disenchanted with the mainstream lifestyle and livelihoods to explore ways of living that fulfill one’s emotional and personal needs whilst also being in harmony and nurturing the living environment around us. We hope this fellowship will help gain greater clarity, conviction, and confidence of being able to earn a livelihood and fulfill essential economic needs in other-than conventional ways.



CFL Fellowship Programme


Centre For Learning, Secunderabad invites applications for fellowships from interested individuals that are deep explorations into alternative ways of learning, earning, and living that are personally meaningful and socially-environmentally responsible. We offer two types of fellowships - the short-term (6 months) and the longer duration (10 months) fellowship.

The fellowship is not meant for institutions or institution building or for work within an institution.

The application should include the following elements:
1. Proposal, which would be a brief, but clear write-up of the planned activity, addressing these aspects:
What do you hope to achieve/learn/do during the duration of the fellowship?
Justification/relevance of this project or exploration
Timeline with an indication of milestones of the work to be done during the fellowship
2. An up-to-date resume
3. The names of two individuals who can provide references who know the person/work well.

Applications must be submitted in the above specified format.
Deadline for applications: 20th January 2023.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by mid-February and awards will be announced by the third week of February 2023.

The number of fellowships granted each year will depend upon the funds available, and the quality and viability of the applications received. The short-term fellowship allows for a maximum funding of Rs 60,000 per individual, the longer-term fellowship allows for a maximum funding of Rs 100000/- p a.

Broad selection criteria

We encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals with a strong motivation and a serious sense of enquiry and/or clarity of objectives. While we are open to a range of ideas and proposed projects, we particularly welcome proposals that are in the following areas:
- alternative, green livelihood options,
- environment or animal conservation projects
- climate change related interventions
- citizenship, civic-secular, democratic, peace education projects
- fine arts, crafts or preservation of traditional arts or crafts
- mental health and social wellness related initiatives
- localization, gram swaraj strengthening projects
- meaningful interventions in education/teaching (that may not find mainstream financial support)

We strongly encourage applications from women, young people, and those from marginalized/underserved communities.

Selection process:
The applications will be reviewed by CFL board members and the advisory board of CFL to arrive at a short list.
A subcommittee comprising the CFL Board and where necessary, invited experts, will further screen the shortlist, and invite potential candidates for an interview
Selected candidates will be asked to submit a clear work plan at the start of the fellowship.

Rules/Conditions:

1. The fellows must acknowledge the financial support received from CFL in whatever form or forum the work is presented.
2. The final report/document will be uploaded on the CFL website
3. The fellow will be mentored during the period, and it will be mandatory to meet with the supervisor/mentor monthly or on an agreed upon schedule and submit periodic reports regarding the work-progress. At the end of the fellowship, a consolidated report/document of what was accomplished must be submitted.
5. The disbursements will be made upon submission of reports as per a mutually agreed timeline.
6. If the mentors/supervisors feel that there is a lack of seriousness, engagement and effort despite the support, the fellowship can be withdrawn/suspended midway.
7. Fellows are free to seek funds for the project from other sources, if needed.

Contact:
Email: [email protected]

Hello everyone, we wanted to share the news that CFL is leaving the current building and will be moving to a virtual space. With all the memories it is a difficult but necessary move. Looking forward to the next steps and continuing to stay in touch with you all through different platforms! Feel free to reach out via Facebook or call us!

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