Summer School for Future Leaders in Development

Duke in India

• The Summer School for Future Leaders in Development is a six-week course organized by the Center for Development Management at IIM Udaipur and the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, USA.
• The Summer School brings together students from Duke, students from prominent Indian universities and early career staff members from Indian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It is aimed at future development leaders seeking careers in the academic field, in practical areas of development and in related sectors dealing with contemporary socio-political challenges.

Structure

• Each participant will be part of a three-person team made up of a student from Duke University, a student from an Indian University and a young NGO professional.
• Each team will spend 2½ weeks in the field hosted by a regional NGO working in rural villages or urban slums.
• The team will identify gaps in existing responses to community needs and will create a detailed project proposal for the NGO including a needs appraisal, implementation plan, budget and cost-benefit analysis. The proposal will be in a form suitable for presentation to potential funders.
• Each team would also study the ownership and governance structure of the NGO and assess its strengths and weaknesses with respect to implementation and financial sustainability.
• Participants will earn a certificate from IIM Udaipur.

Curriculum

Course work will include:

• Concepts and Theories of Development
• Investigative Research Tools and Methods
• Managing Development
• Professional Skills and Development, including grant writing and data presentation

For applicants from Indian universities and colleges

• Mandatory: Master's Degree (or must have appeared for final exam of final year of degree)
• Preferred but not required: Work Experience
• Note: The program is not open to Ph.D. students

For applicants from NGOs and Social Enterprises

• Mandatory: Bachelor's Degree
• Work Experience: 5 years
• Preferred but not required : Master's degree

Selection Procedure

• Online application form with required supporting documents
• Statement of purpose
• Telephonic interview

Participants will receive a full scholarship. There will be a token charge of Rs. 20,000. All other program costs including accommodation and boarding will be covered by the scholarship.

Accommodations

• The program is fully residential.
• Students will stay in IIMU student hostels while taking classes in Udaipur.
• During field visits, host NGOs will arrange home stays with local families.

Dates

The Summer School takes place from June 16th - July 28th, 2018.

For more information please visit the Link