The AI Fellowship, supported by LinkedIn and Microsoft, is a 3-month program designed to empower non-STEM women students and faculty across India. It focuses on building AI fluency, career readiness, and the ability to co-create socially impactful AI solutions.
Students
Non-STEM background, minimum 60% academic score
Basic English proficiency
Access to internet and digital tools
Willing to commit 3 months
Faculty
Minimum 5 years of teaching experience preferred
MA/PhD holders preferred
Access to internet and digital tools
The fellowship runs for 3 months, primarily online. The final week includes a residential in-person engagement for networking, masterclasses, and project showcases.
Industry mentorship from Microsoft and LinkedIn experts
Hands-on AI training and projects
Certification & digital badge co-branded by Microsoft, LinkedIn, and academic partners
Monthly financial aid (₹5,000 for eligible participants)
Access to tools like Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, LinkedIn Learning
For Students: Career readiness, digital fluency, project portfolio, networking with industry leaders
For Faculty: AI-integrated teaching practices, research collaboration opportunities, and enhanced academic profile
Yes. Selected fellows will receive ₹5,000 per month based on attendance, project submissions, and active participation.
Registrations: September – October 2025
Screening & Confirmation: November – December 2025
Fellowship Start: January 2026
Convocation & Showcase: April 2026
No. The fellowship is specifically designed for non-STEM backgrounds. Training will be hands-on, beginner-friendly, and focused on applied AI concepts.
Participants will have access to:
Monthly expert talks by industry leaders
Weekly mentorship sessions for projects
LinkedIn career coaches for personal branding and networking
Masterclasses on AI applications, ethics, and research
Yes. Upon successful completion, fellows will receive a co-branded certificate and digital badge from Microsoft, LinkedIn, and academic partners.
Fellows will develop team-based AI projects focused on real-world applications (education, healthcare, finance, governance, etc.), with opportunities to showcase them at the AI Innovation Summit.
Interested applicants can register during the application window (September–October 2025) through the official AICW website.
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