Apply for Carbon Smart India Fellowship Program

This one-year, field-based, purpose-driven program bridges climate action with community engagement — combining technical training, social impact, and leadership development.

Fellows will play a critical role in promoting clean energy, conducting field outreach, and driving afforestation efforts to offset the carbon footprint of solar installations. The program offers structured mentorship, a performance-based stipend, and hands-on experience in the green economy.

Objectives

• Facilitate Decentralized Solar Adoption at household and community levels.
• Cultivate Youth Climate Leaders with skills in solar technology, ethical sales, and sustainability
• Offset Embedded Carbon Emissions through geo-tagged, community-based tree plantation drives
• Generate Climate Impact Data and human-centered stories for advocacy and knowledge building

Impacts

• Social Impact:
  • Youth skilling and employment in the green economy
  • Reduced household energy costs
  • Strengthened links between communities, governments, and solar businesses
• Climate Impact:
  • Verified carbon offsets through afforestation
  • Increased solar energy usage at the grassroots level
  • Climate impact stories and data to support evidence-based policymaking

Funding Information

• Stipends & benefits worth: ₹1.8 Lacs
• Duration: 12 Months

Program Specifications

• Foundation & Inner Leadership (Month 1): Fellows begin with an immersive month focused on building the inner compass of a changemaker:
  • Leadership Labs: Guided sessions to build self-awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence
  • Sustainability 101: In-depth learning on climate science, carbon emissions, and solar energy solutions
  • Self-Reflection Modules: Tools and practices to understand personal purpose, limiting beliefs, and growth areas
  • Community Immersion: Early field exposure to connect with people, perspectives, and local realities
• Field Immersion & Action-Based Learning (Months 2–3): Fellows move from theory to action:
  • Conduct Solar Sabhas, Samvads, and door-to-door outreach.
  • Apply listening and facilitation skills to mobilize community interest.
  • Participate in weekly reflection circles and peer coaching to process experiences and refine strategies
• Ownership, Innovation & Collective Impact (Months 4–12): This phase deepens both leadership ownership and impact delivery:
  • Fellows take charge of field territories and lead localized climate campaigns.
  • Run mini-projects to test ideas around solar adoption and awareness.
  • Receive monthly mentoring and engage in thematic workshops (e.g., behavioral change, social enterprise, fundraising)
  • Design personal impact blueprints and Explore models for sustainable livelihoods and social enterprises.
  • Receive tailored guidance on post-fellowship opportunities in climate action and green jobs.

Eligibility Criteria

• They’re looking for motivated individuals (ages 18–30) passionate about climate action, community service, and sustainable development.
• Prior experience in fieldwork, sales, or renewable energy is appreciated but not mandatory.

For more information, visit The Social Purpose Trust.