Mysuru: Azim Premji Foundation has announced its Annual Fellowship Programme 2019-20. Building on the experiences and learning of the past six fellowship batches, the programme has been redesigned into a 1-year format.

The programme is for people who have done exceptional work in their field and are now interested in improving teaching learning in government schools. The programme involves teaching at a Government School to develop a deep understanding of public education system.

Applications are invited from people having 4 to 10 years of work experience in any sector, with a full-time post-graduate or a 4-year professional degree in any discipline and the desire to contribute to quality and equity in education. Proficiency in English and a local language (Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu) is a must.

The monthly stipend offered would be Rs. 35,000. After successful completion of the programme, Fellows who wish to build their career in social sector will take on the role of a teacher- educator. In this role, they will help teachers teach better and children learn better. To apply, log on to: http://azimpremjifoundation.org/fellowship. For details call Toll-free Helpline: 1800 274 0101 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6pm).