{"id":33679,"date":"2021-01-27T14:13:07","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T13:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/innovation\/?page_id=33679"},"modified":"2023-02-28T14:00:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T13:00:13","slug":"innovation-fellowship-application-2021","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/innovation\/innovation-fellowship-application-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation Fellowship Application 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22.7&#8243; inner_width_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; inner_max_width_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||0px&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;50px&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;1280px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;34px|0px||0px&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/innovation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Fellowship-Logo.jpg&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.23&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>What is UNHCR&#8217;s Innovation Fellowship?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The UNHCR Innovation Fellowship is a 12-month learning programme.<\/p>\n<p>The Fellowship programme focuses on building Innovation Fellows\u2019 innovation skills and capabilities in addition to supporting them to facilitate innovation with colleagues, partners, and refugees in their own operations or divisions. Over the course of the year, Innovation Fellows learn and use innovation methods, tools, and embed new approaches in innovation projects. They focus on problem-solving, ideation, and experimenting solutions to real-life challenges in the field or at Headquarters. They are the organisation\u2019s ambassadors for innovation and lasting positive change.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>Who can apply for the Innovation Fellowship Program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply for the Innovation Fellowship Program, you are required to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a current staff member or part of UNHCR\u2019s affiliate workforce or<\/span>;<\/li>\n<li>Work for UNHCR through the duration of the Fellowship;<\/li>\n<li>Have the drive, ambition, and interest to find new ways to solve challenges facing the organization in its service to refugees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that there will be a separate selection process for external candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>*We would particularly encourage applications from managers who are seeking to create safe spaces for innovation and creativity in their teams to apply for the Innovation Fellowship.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Only completed applications will be considered. A complete application consists of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A completed application form in English;<\/li>\n<li>Name and contact details of your supervisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>Important dates for applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call for application opens: 08 February 2021<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadline for applications: 28 February 2021 (please note, no late applications will be accepted)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selected participants will be informed: April 2021<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program begins: June 2021<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22.7&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#d7e7f4&#8243; inner_width_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; inner_max_width_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||0px&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|34px|0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#1b1464&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Please read this before submitting your application.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>Am I eligible to apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply for the Innovation Fellowship Program, you are required to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a current UNHCR staff member or part of the affiliate workforce*;<\/li>\n<li>Work for UNHCR through the duration of the Fellowship;<\/li>\n<li>Have the drive, ambition, and interest to find new ways to solve challenges facing the organization in its service to refugees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*We would particularly encourage applications from managers who are seeking to create safe spaces for innovation and creativity in their teams to apply for the Innovation Fellowship.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the Fellowship about technology?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Absolutely not! Over the course of the year, Fellows address operational challenges using innovation methodologies (such as experimentation and testing) which can involve either high-tech, low tech and even zero tech solutions. The Fellowship teaches us when and how to apply an innovation process to our work; it teaches us that innovation is an approach that that can be accessible to all of us.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I apply if I don\u2019t have a contract with UNHCR or if I am on special leave without pay?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately not. The Fellowship also has wider UNHCR capacity building aims \u2013 it is for the organization rather than a training for individuals per se. This means that we do need people who are working within an operation, and who will then work with that operation on an\/several innovation(s). One of the key objectives of the Fellowship is organizational change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I apply if my supervisor doesn\u2019t support my participation in the Fellowship program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Innovation takes time so you need to have a permission to \u201cinnovate\u201d. The operation will benefit from the Fellow, and the training the Fellow receives, and thus, having a Fellow can be a good opportunity for the operation to develop some innovation(s) in the key areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I send a joint application with a colleague?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Collaboration is a key to innovation so great that you want to work together! However, each applicant need to send their own individual application and each application is reviewed individually. You can tell about your collaboration\/joint efforts in the individual applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why am I asked to spend 20% of my time towards innovation work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because innovation doesn\u2019t happen without time and dedication. To complete the Innovation Fellowship we need to dedicate time to learning, experimenting, and breaking down silos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need to dedicate one full day per week to the Fellowship program?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. We ask Fellows to spend roughly 20% of time towards innovation work throughout the duration of the Fellowship, but time can be allocated in many ways and it doesn\u2019t necessarily need to be one day per week. Allocation of the time can be discussed during the programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I want to attend a conference \/ event. Can the Fellowship fund it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Fellowship does not sponsor travel to individual conferences and events. However, all travel related to the Innovation Fellowship workshops will be covered by the Innovation Service and Global Learning and Development Centre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I have an innovative idea and I need funding to implement it. Can the Fellowship fund it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is great that you have ideas to make our work and\/or organization better. However, innovation is about so much more than great ideas. Therefore, the Fellowship Program is not about funding ideas, but it\u2019s about Fellows working on operational challenges using innovation methodologies (such as experimenting and testing) together with their respective colleagues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can an operation benefit from a staff member\u2019s participation in the Innovation Fellowship?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having an Innovation Fellow is a great opportunity for any country operation or Division. Fellows go through an intensive innovation training and are prepared to facilitate innovation in their respective offices and take their colleagues, partners and refugees through an innovation process that will lead to innovative solutions and a positive change for the operation involved. Managers play a crucial role in innovation, often by investing in the time and space that their team members need to facilitate creative approaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I love workshops! Can I join just them without the requirements of the Fellowship? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. The core learning of the program lies in the innovation work Fellows conduct in their own operations\/divisions. The workshops are there just to support it. 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innovation and creativity in their teams to apply for the Innovation Fellowship.<\/em>\n\n<strong>Is the Fellowship about technology?<\/strong>\n\nAbsolutely not! Over the course of the year, Fellows address operational challenges using innovation methodologies (such as experimentation and testing) which can involve either high-tech, low tech and even zero tech solutions. The Fellowship teaches us when and how to apply an innovation process to our work; it teaches us that innovation is an approach that that can be accessible to all of us.\n\n<strong>Can I apply if I don\u2019t have a contract with UNHCR or if I am on special leave without pay?<\/strong>\n\nUnfortunately not. The Fellowship also has wider UNHCR capacity building aims \u2013 it is for the organization rather than a training for individuals per se. This means that we do need people who are working within an operation, and who will then work with that operation on an\/several innovation(s). One of the key objectives of the Fellowship is organizational change.\n\n<strong>Can I apply if my supervisor doesn\u2019t support my participation in the Fellowship program?<\/strong>\n\nInnovation takes time so you need to have a permission to \u201cinnovate\u201d. The operation will benefit from the Fellow, and the training the Fellow receives, and thus, having a Fellow can be a good opportunity for the operation to develop some innovation(s) in the key areas.\n\n<strong>Can I send a joint application with a colleague?<\/strong>\n\nCollaboration is a key to innovation so great that you want to work together! However, each applicant need to send their own individual application and each application is reviewed individually. You can tell about your collaboration\/joint efforts in the individual applications.\n\n<strong>Why am I asked to spend 20% of my time towards innovation work?<\/strong>\n\nBecause innovation doesn\u2019t happen without time and dedication. To complete the Innovation Fellowship we need to dedicate time to learning, experimenting, and breaking down silos.\n\n<strong>Do I need to dedicate one full day per week to the Fellowship program?<\/strong>\n\nNo. We ask Fellows to spend roughly 20% of time towards innovation work throughout the duration of the Fellowship, but time can be allocated in many ways and it doesn\u2019t necessarily need to be one day per week. Allocation of the time can be discussed during the programme.\n\n<strong>I want to attend a conference \/ event. Can the Fellowship fund it?<\/strong>\n\nThe Fellowship does not sponsor travel to individual conferences and events. However, all travel related to the Innovation Fellowship workshops will be covered by the Innovation Service and Global Learning and Development Centre.\n\n<strong>I have an innovative idea and I need funding to implement it. Can the Fellowship fund it?<\/strong>\n\nIt is great that you have ideas to make our work and\/or organization better. However, innovation is about so much more than great ideas. Therefore, the Fellowship Program is not about funding ideas, but it\u2019s about Fellows working on operational challenges using innovation methodologies (such as experimenting and testing) together with their respective colleagues.\n\n<strong>How can an operation benefit from a staff member\u2019s participation in the Innovation Fellowship?<\/strong>\n\nHaving an Innovation Fellow is a great opportunity for any country operation or Division. Fellows go through an intensive innovation training and are prepared to facilitate innovation in their respective offices and take their colleagues, partners and refugees through an innovation process that will lead to innovative solutions and a positive change for the operation involved. Managers play a crucial role in innovation, often by investing in the time and space that their team members need to facilitate creative approaches.\n\n<strong>I love workshops! Can I join just them without the requirements of the Fellowship? <\/strong>\n\nNo. The core learning of the program lies in the innovation work Fellows conduct in their own operations\/divisions. The workshops are there just to support it. 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