Applications Invited for National Gender Fellowship 2024

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About the Organization

IT for Change aims for a society in which digital technologies contribute to human rights, social justice and equity. Most mainstream approaches to digital technologies for development are either techno-utopic or promote a market-fundamentalist approach, often both together. A digital makeover of economies and societies has become a convenient opportunity for wholesale corporatisation of social systems, displacing the cornerstone ethics of democratic participation, commons, social justice and gender equality from development discourse.

About the Fellowship

The fellowship intends to support the development of original, in-depth research studies based on fieldwork conducted during the fellowship period, that explore the multifaceted relationship between digital economy, gender, and inclusion in India, focusing on women's experiences. We encourage qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches that investigate the nexus between digital inclusion infrastructures, economic precarity, and gendered citizenship, with a focus on intersectional justice. We aim to generate evidence-based research that can inform policies and practices promoting gender equality in the digital age.

Themes for Research:

• Gender and Social Welfare in the Digital Age
• Women, Work, and the Platform Economy
• Digital Financial Inclusion: Women Entrepreneurs and Financial Technologies
• Women in E-commerce
• Gender and Policy Landscape
• The Digital Ecosystem and Gendered Financial Inclusion

These themes are only indicative, we are open to other innovative research proposals that combine fieldwork and primary data collection with current developments in the digital economy, gender, and inclusion discourse.

• Fellowship Duration: 1 October 2024 - 30 April 2025
• Financial Support: INR 2,26,200
• Deliverable: A 5,000-6,000 word written output
• Workshop: A mandatory 2-day training workshop in Bengaluru, India

Eligibility

• Early-career scholars, researchers, and practitioners holding Indian citizenship.
• Applicants must be women aged between 21 and 34 years old as of October 1, 2024.
• Prior experience working on digital economy and gender issues is preferred.
• PhD candidates are eligible but must propose an original research product for the fellowship.
• Ability to conclude fieldwork and finalize written outputs within the fellowship period.

How to Apply

Submit a single PDF file to nationalgenderfellowships2024@itforchange.net by 26 August 2024, including:

Proposal (under 1000 words)

• Briefly describe your research question, objectives, research location, and clearly state how your research employs quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches. If using an existing dataset, indicate how you plan to access it.
• Applicants are encouraged to include a concise literature review to demonstrate the research framework they intend to use.

Author Biography (under 500 words)

• Briefly highlight your expertise and experience related to the digital economy, gender, and inclusion, including any previous engagement with your current fieldwork area. Provide a clear statement on why you are choosing this particular fieldwork.

Budget Allocation (300-500 words)

• Provide a brief breakdown of how the funds will facilitate the achievement of your fieldwork goals. This should include an outline of expenses such as travel, accommodation, research materials, and personnel costs, explaining how each component contributes to the successful execution and completion of the fieldwork.

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