Breaking Barriers Fellowship

Applications to the Breaking Barriers Fellowship 2027 are currently open! Interested candidates should submit their responses to the questions below and attach a copy of their latest resume. Word limits, wherever prescribed, should not be exceeded.

Please note that all answers will be run through advanced plagiarism and AI detectors. Applications which indicate plagiarism or the use of AI tools will be directly disqualified.

Section I

Basics | Location Preferences

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred pronouns *

Date of Birth *

Email ID *

Primary phone *

City of Residence *

Location Preference *

Degree(s) pursued and Educational Institution(s) Attended *

If you are working, please state your organisation and designation

If location is a constraint, please indicate your preferences and briefly explain the reason

Section II

Disabilities | Accommodations Required

Are you a person with a disability? *

Disability category (if applicable)

Please share any information you would like us to know about the nature or extent of your disability, as well as any specific support or accommodations you may require to participate fully in the fellowship.

Note: This information will only be used to understand your needs better and to make appropriate arrangements for your participation. Sharing details about the extent of your disability and the support you may require will help us ensure that the fellowship experience is accessible and inclusive for you.

Section III

Motivation

What everyday challenges have you observed related to disability rights and inclusion in your community, workplace, or campus? Choose one issue you feel strongly about and analyze why it persists. Then, propose an alternative strategy or idea that you believe could address it more effectively, and explain why. *

(Max 500 words)

Have you ever worked on disability rights, inclusion, or broader civic action initiatives in the past? What were your key learnings from these experiences, including any challenges you faced and how you addressed them? If not, what types of initiatives would you be excited to explore during the fellowship, and why? *

(Max 300 words)

What do you hope to learn and experience through the Breaking Barriers Fellowship, and how does this align with your long-term goals? *

(Max 300 words)

Section IV

Additional Information

Upload your CV *

Please make sure it is the latest version of your CV; max. size 15 MB.

Your LinkedIn profile *

Please enter the complete link; write NA, if not available

How did you hear about this opportunity? *

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