Fellowship of $38,000 from the Yoti Fellowship Program 2019

Yoti is inviting applications for for three Fellowship positions in Yoti Fellowship Social Impact Strategy Program, who are interested in helping unlock the potential of digital identities in 2019. The Fellowship Program is one of the signature activities from its new Social Impact Strategy. Fellows will be offered generous financial and logistical support, expenses and a chance to have their findings shared with the wider world. 

Eligibility:

1. Applicants will carry out their Fellowships from their home countries. However, holding a passport - or being able to get one if needed – would be an advantage in case you need to travel.
2. Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. You must also produce any written materials in English.
3. Applicants must be able to provide evidence that they can deliver on their Fellowship proposal, either through a strong CV and / or links to previous (related) work.
4. Applicants must be able to provide at least one reference – ideally two - from a qualified person such as a teacher, professor or former employer confirming that, in their opinion, the Fellow is able to carry out the activities proposed.
5. The proposal must fit in with one or more of the thematic areas of the Fellowship Programme. Ideally, Fellows should be able to demonstrate a strong connection to the problem, opportunity or issue their proposal addresses.
6. Applicants must have a bank account that can accept their quarterly payments using electronic transfer.
7. Applicants must be able to work full time on their Fellowship over the course of the year.
8. Applicants may be based anywhere, although preference will be given to those from the developing world.

Thematic Areas:

This fellowship supports applications which focus on any of the following four thematic areas.

1. Unlocking the challenges of providing and managing identity solutions among refugee, migrant, marginalized or economically exploited communities or individuals. 
2. Studying the difficulties experienced by indigenous communities in establishing and proving identity, as well as claiming any state benefits they may be eligible for. 
3. Unpicking what ‘digital identity’ and identity more broadly means to communities in developing countries (including those living in or close to the last mile) and the NGOs and local organizations providing services to them. 
4. Any other issues which warrant investigation which is not yet part of the wider digital identity debate.

Benefits:

1. Fellows will be supported with a generous payment of £30,000 (approximately US$38,000) paid in equal installments over the course of the year,
2. and Receive logistical and technical support from Yoti. 
3. A small budget for project travel and other expenses up to a maximum of £5,000 will also be available. 
4. All work produced will be made publicly and freely available on completion of the Fellowship. 

About Yoti:

Yoti is your digital identity. A global identity platform and free consumer app that puts your ID on your phone. It’s the simplest, safest, fastest way to prove your identity online and in person. Founded in 2014, Yoti began a mission to become the world’s trusted identity platform. They’re committed to doing things differently to other tech companies – like promising to never mine or sell your data.

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