Recruitment and Selection

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements to be considered for admission into the fellowship.

Eligible applicants include:

Applicants should demonstrate:

Preference may be given to applicants whose projects demonstrate:

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit a complete application package before the stated deadline.

A complete application includes:

Personal Information

Project Information

Applicants must provide a concise description of the proposed project, including:

Technical Information

Applicants should provide supporting technical information where applicable, including:

Supporting Documents

Where applicable, applicants may also submit:

Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

Technical Assessment

Following the initial application review, eligible applicants undergo a technical assessment to determine their readiness for the fellowship.

The assessment evaluates both the applicant and the proposed project.

Areas assessed include:

Technical Competency

Applicants demonstrate their understanding of:

Project Readiness

Reviewers assess:

Problem Understanding

Applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of:

The technical assessment may include portfolio reviews, code reviews, demonstrations, or technical discussions depending on the applicant's project.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are evaluated using a standardized scoring framework to ensure fairness, consistency, and transparency.

The primary evaluation criteria include:

Evaluation Area Description
Technical Capability Applicant's technical knowledge and ability to execute the proposed project.
Innovation Originality and creativity of the proposed solution.
Problem Relevance Importance of the problem being addressed and its potential impact.
Solution Feasibility Likelihood of successfully delivering the proposed solution within the fellowship timeline.
Ecosystem Alignment Alignment with THiNK's mission, strategic priorities, and ecosystem.
Scalability Potential for growth, adoption, and future development.
Commercialization Potential Opportunities for deployment, sustainability, or revenue generation.
Communication Clarity and quality of the application and project presentation.

Applicants who meet or exceed the minimum evaluation threshold proceed to the next stage of the selection process.

Interview Process

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to participate in an interview conducted by members of the Fellowship Selection Committee.

The interview provides an opportunity to:

Typical interview topics include:

The interview also allows applicants to ask questions about the fellowship and gain a better understanding of program expectations.

Mentor Assignment

Each successful applicant is assigned a mentor before the fellowship officially begins.

Mentors are selected based on:

The mentor assignment process aims to ensure that fellows receive relevant guidance throughout the fellowship.

Mentors work closely with fellows to:

Mentor assignments are communicated during onboarding, and fellows are encouraged to establish regular communication with their mentors from the beginning of the program.

Offer Letters

Applicants who successfully complete the selection process receive an official THiNK Fellowship Offer Letter.

The Offer Letter confirms:

Successful applicants are required to formally accept the offer before the specified deadline by confirming their participation and agreeing to comply with the fellowship's policies, Code of Conduct, and operational requirements.

Upon acceptance, fellows receive the Fellowship Onboarding Pack, which includes orientation information, communication channels, program schedules, onboarding forms, and instructions for beginning the fellowship.