FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
LEAD
MAKE INNOVATE.
Join the TOM Fellowship, a 9-month International Leadership Program built to empower students to apply innovation and technology to solve overlooked challenges in their community.
FAQs
Fellowship Program
What can a TOM Fellow expect?
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Join an international cohort of student leaders for monthly workshops, seminars and networking events to hone your leadership, accessible product development, community organizing and adaptive design skills.
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Establish, manage and grow a community of makers and social entrepreneurs on your campus.
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Lead on-campus activities to design and build solutions for people with disabilities, unmet needs and more.
What's the curriculum like?
The program consists of monthly workshops and seminars covering a range of theoretical concepts and practical know-how on three-pillars:
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How to build and grow a local innovation community. -
How to share your community's story. -
How to manage and fund your community.
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What is accessibility. -
How to build empathy in your community. -
How to work with people with disabilities.
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What is user-centric design, adaptive design and why are they needed. -
How to develop inclusive products from A to Z. -
How to build affordable products for local manufacturing by anyone, anywhere.
How long is the Fellowship?
The TOM Fellowship is a 9-month program, running from September to May. Exact dates for upcoming Fellowship cohorts can be found here.
Who should apply to be TOM Fellow?
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A self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a knack for positive social impact
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A natural leader that likes to work with people and get them excited about big ideas
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Committed to setting goals and achieving results with a ‘can do’ attitude
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Excited about using tech for good and solving complex challenges
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Proficient in English and comfortable speaking in front of others
What schools currently have TOM Fellows?
Tikkun Olam Makers
What is TOM?
Who is TOM?
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Need-Knowers - Individuals with a disability and/or have an intimate knowledge and understanding of neglected needs that have no viable market solution. -
Makers - Students, entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, healthcare professionals and anyone with a passion for social impact and problem-solving. -
Community Organizers - Dedicated volunteers who plan, organize, and manage TOM activities in their local communities.
What is TOM's approach?
Where is TOM?
How big is TOM's reach?
Why TOM?
What does TOM mean?
Year-Round Engagement
Campus activities operate year-round and campus-wide involving students from engineering, design, social work, occupational therapy, management and more.
Activities include:
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Academic Courses
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Campus Clubs
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Design and Build Workshops
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Seminars by Industry Leaders
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On and Offline Makeathons
Check back to see our 2020-2021 Program Schedule.
