About the job Field Research Fellow
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Involve Learning Solutions Foundation
Involve is an organization that strives to reimagine education through enabling increased participation of children in the decisions around learning. Through this it seeks to unlock the agency of children to enable them to lead thriving lives of their choice. Involve was founded by IIT Madras Graduates, Divanshu & Samyak, who left their placements to build their dream. Today we are a stellar team of >65 members from diverse backgrounds (TFI, Gandhi Fellowship, APU) and skills, supported by experienced advisors, to provide choice, ownership and skills to our students.
Today Involves work reaches half-a-million children across 6 states both directly and through partnerships with governments and organizations. We currently have direct programs in Karnataka (Bengaluru, Chikballapur, Koppal), Uttar Pradesh (Sambhal, Varanasi), Bihar (Bhagalpur, Banka) and programs with our partners in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Through our programs like peer learning, entrepreneurial thinking, inquiry based learning for STEM, we have seen improvements in student learning outcomes of foundational literacy and numeracy, in attitudes towards learning among students (eg. how curious students are in their science classrooms) and in student skills like confidence, communication, ownership and problem solving. We’ve also seen students transform and emerge as leaders within their classrooms, schools and communities. Through our work with teachers and educational leadership within the government we’ve seen changes in their attitudes to inclusion of students in decision making and seen them become more comfortable giving more agency to students in classrooms to create and design their own learning experiences.
For this work, we are backed by some prominent institutions like Wells Fargo, TFIx, The Agency Fund, to name a few. Read more about us at Deccan Herald, The Logical Indian, YourStory & The Better India.
Vision: All children will have age-appropriate agency to thrive.
Mission: To create an ecosystem of support for students through peer-based learning.
About the Fellowship:
Join us as a Field Research Fellow in a unique 2-year fellowship program aimed at contributing to a large-scale Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) study. The study spans over Bhagalpur district of Bihar and explores the impact of peer teaching on student learning outcomes, agency, and social skill development. This fellowship provides an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on experience in large-scale educational research while fostering personal and professional growth.
Role Summary:
Research Field Expert will play a critical role in our research project focusing on improving learning outcomes in schools. This role involves frequent visits to schools, conducting data collection activities, building strong relationships with school teachers, and training them for the implementation of the program and the research protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- School Visits & Relationship Building
Conduct regular visits to partner schools to oversee the research implementation.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with school teachers, principals, and staff.
Act as a liaison between the research team and school stakeholders to ensure smooth data collection and cooperation.
- Data Collection & Management
Lead data collection efforts, including surveys, interviews, assessments, and school observation.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry into research databases.
Monitor data quality, ensuring consistency and adherence to research protocols.
- Teacher Training & Support
Organize and conduct training sessions for school teachers on program implementation
Provide ongoing support to teachers to ensure accurate data collection and effective implementation of school Peer Teaching programs.
Help teachers understand the program's impact and motivate them to engage fully.
- Field Reporting & Communication
Provide regular updates to the research lead on progress, challenges, and insights from the field.
Document observations, challenges, and success stories during school visits.
Collaborate with the research team to refine data collection tools and processes as needed.
Qualification & Skills:
Education: Bachelor's degree in social science field
Experience: Field research experience doing small college projects, experience in working with schools and communities
Skills:
Should have a license and need to know how to drive a two-wheeler
Strong relationship-building skills
Strong ability to give presentations, provide training & facilitate sessions.
Strong excel skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Willingness to travel frequently for school visits.
Language: Proficiency in Hindi language, along with working knowledge of English.
Why Join Us?
Certificate: At the end of the research fellowship you will receive a certificate from Involve in collaboration with Columbia University, New York.
Hands-on Experience in Large-Scale Research: Be part of an impactful RCT study spanning an entire district, working on the ground to influence real-world educational outcomes.
Capacity Building: Receive training in data collection, field research management, and leadership, while also building skills in relationship management and problem-solving.
Impact on Education: Play a pivotal role in improving student learning outcomes, agency, and social skill development through peer teaching, while contributing to a transformative educational research project.
Professional Growth: Work alongside leading experts in education and research, with opportunities for mentorship and career development in the research or education sector.
Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with local and international research institutions, providing a platform for building a strong professional network.
Field Immersion: Gain deep insights into the education system of Bihar while contributing to sustainable change at the grassroots level.
Location: Bhagalpur, Bihar ( This is an onsite role with extensive travel )
Duration: 1 1/2 years
Type: Full-time
Fellowship Stipend : 30000 To 35000 per month
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