Kalpana Fellowship Program – India

Kalpana Fellowship, inspired by the trailblazing astronaut Kalpana Chawla, is Skyroot’s groundbreaking initiative to recognize, support and empower talented and passionate women to launch and build coveted careers in the space sector through exclusive paid fellowships that could lead to full-time employment at Skyroot.

Kalpana Fellowship is powered by Skyroot, India’s premier space-tech company specializing in advanced space launch vehicles for the global satellite launch market. Skyroot takes great pride in its accomplished women workforce, a significant pillar that plays a crucial role in supporting the success of its space missions. Actively leading and contributing throughout various stages, from meticulous planning to successful launches, Skyroot women exemplify excellence. In a commitment to expanding career opportunities in aerospace for women, Skyroot closely collaborates with esteemed educational institutions across India. This collaboration entails meeting, engaging, orienting, and recruiting talented women to contribute to the company’s ambitious endeavours. Here are a few shining examples of the women stars.

What it means to be a Kalpana Fellow?

• The word “Kalpana” which means “idea” or “imagination,” captures the essence embodied by the Kalpana Fellowships. The fellowship encapsulates the spirit of aspiration, curiosity, and creativity, aiming to ignite the minds of aspiring women professionals who could lead the aerospace industry in accomplishing extraordinary feats for the betterment of humanity.
• Kalpana Fellowship offers attractive internship opportunities that empower Kalpana Fellows with the invaluable experience of being part of the exciting space launch projects of Skyroot. It also packs-in first-of-its-kind features, which makes it a lone star in the Indian space industry.
• Empowered Workplace At Skyroot
  • At Skyroot, they prioritize the welfare and well-being of the team members, with a special focus on women empowerment.
• Hands-On Experience Working with Cutting-Edge Space-Tech Projects
  • Gain on-the-mission experience and get to work with state-of-the-art space technologies, with projects that involve Kalpana Fellows on real-time development of rockets from design to launch
• Mentoring By the Best Experts in The Field
  • By top professionals in the aerospace domain, which would guide and equip Kalpana Fellows to chase excellence in their academic and career journeys.
• Access to World Class Infrastructure
  • Skyroot hosts some of the best facilities in the private sector for the design, manufacturing, and testing of space vehicles, providing a great place to involve, imbibe and contribute to the space sector.
• Unparallelled Learning and Growth Opportunities
  • Best-of-class learning by working with top experts in the space field tailored to enable professional growth and real-world domain-mastery for Kalpana Fellows.

Stipend Details

Candidates selected for Kalpana Fellowship will be paid a fixed monthly allowance for one year while working at Skyroot. Stipend will be as follows:

• B. Tech Final Year Students – 30,000 INR Per month
• M. Tech Final Year Students – 35,000 INR per month
• B. Tech Freshers who have completed studies – 50,000 INR per month
• M. Tech Freshers who have completed studies – 55,000 INR per month
• PhD Completed – 80,000 INR per month

Eligibility Criteria

• The fellowship is open for Indian nationals alone. Candidates who are undergoing their final year of college will have to secure written approval from their college Registrar permitting them to join Skyroot as a full-time Fellow, if selected. Selected candidates, must be willing to spend regular working hours for one full year at Skyroot Max-Q campus in Hyderabad.
  • Final Year B. Tech/ M. Tech/ PhD degrees and specializations related to Aerospace/ Aeronautical/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ Chemical and Electrical Engineering.
  • Recent B. Tech/ M. Tech/ PhD graduates (freshers) in the above streams with no professional experience, within 2 years from the successful date of completion of studies.

For more information, visit Skyroot Aerospace.