Fellows Program - Program Details
Join our global community of talented volunteers dedicated to using AI for humanitarian causes. The Fellows Program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI projects, professional development, and networking opportunities with like-minded innovators committed to positive impact.
Project Details
The Humanitarians AI Fellows Program connects skilled volunteers with meaningful AI projects addressing real-world challenges. This structured program provides opportunities for professional growth while contributing to humanitarian initiatives through AI innovation.
Application Process
To join the Fellows Program, please follow these steps:
Contact the HR Team
Email: hr@humanitarians.ai
Subject Line: "Seeking Opportunity | [Desired Role]"
Example: "Seeking Opportunity | Machine Learning Fellow"
Required Materials
- • Attach your current resume/CV
- • If you're already approved for a project, keep the Project Leader in CC
Next Steps
- • The HR team will review your application
- • If your qualifications match available opportunities, they will contact you to schedule an interview
Important Notes:
Please send your application only to the HR email address listed above. Do not send multiple emails as this might delay the review process. Project leaders do not handle HR-related activities including recruitment.
Getting Started Once Accepted
Project Selection
- • Review available projects at Humanitarians AI GitHub
- • Select a project that matches your interests and skills
- • Reach out to the project lead to express interest
GitHub Setup (REQUIRED)
- • Each fellow MUST add themselves as a collaborator on their chosen project's GitHub repository
- • You must use your personal GitHub account that clearly identifies you
- • If you're new to GitHub, please familiarize yourself with basic Git operations (commit, push, pull, etc.)
Fellows Directory Setup
After being added as a collaborator:
- • Create your personal folder within the "Fellows" directory
- • Name the folder using the format: Firstname_Lastname
- • Create a profile README.md in your folder with:
- - Your name and contact information
- - Professional background/skills
- - Project role/interests
- - Start date with Humanitarians AI
- - Expected end date or duration of commitment
Documentation Requirements
Bi-Weekly Updates (MANDATORY)
All fellows MUST provide updates at minimum every two weeks. This is non-negotiable and essential for maintaining active status in the program.
Your bi-weekly updates should:
- • Be committed directly to your personal folder in the Fellows directory
- • Use the following naming convention: YYYY-MM-DD_update.md
- • Include:
- - Summary of work completed in the past two weeks
- - Challenges encountered and how they were addressed
- - Goals for the next two weeks
- - Any resources or assistance needed
- - Hours contributed during this period
Tracking and Evaluation
The GitHub-based tracking system provides an objective basis for evaluating your contributions. The following metrics will be considered when assessing your work:
- • Frequency and quality of commits
- • Consistency of bi-weekly updates
- • Contributions to project milestones
- • Collaboration with other team members
- • Quality and impact of work produced
Recommendation Letters and Verifications
Recommendation letters will only be issued to fellows who:
- • Have been active contributors for a minimum duration (typically 2-3 months)
- • Have maintained regular bi-weekly updates throughout their involvement
- • Have made substantial, verifiable contributions to their project
- • Have properly documented their work following the guidelines above
The same documentation requirements apply to any visa or employment verification requests. Active participation must be continuously documented through GitHub. If you stop making bi-weekly updates, we will assume you left the program on the date of your last update.
Entrepreneurship Program
If you plan to use code or other intellectual property developed during your volunteer work with Humanitarians AI for commercial purposes or to start a business, you MUST:
- Apply to be part of the official Humanitarians AI Entrepreneurship Program
- Acknowledge that Humanitarians AI will receive a 5% ownership stake in any resulting venture
- Formalize this relationship through proper legal agreements
For Entrepreneurship Program Participants:
- • Regular team meetings will be held to discuss entrepreneurial opportunities
- • Business model development will be tracked through the same GitHub system
- • Market research, customer development, and business planning should be documented in your updates
- • Mentorship from industry experts will be provided
- • Access to potential investors and pitch opportunities may be arranged for qualifying ventures
Community Engagement and Social Media
Active engagement with the Humanitarians AI community is highly valued. Fellows are strongly encouraged to follow and engage with our official social media channels:
LinkedIn: Humanitarians AI
SoundCloud: Humanitarians AI
Spotify: Humanitarians AI
Apple Music: Humanitarians AI
Please Star the Github repo that your project is in
Important Reminders
All significant work MUST be documented through GitHub - if it's not on GitHub, it didn't happen
Bi-weekly updates are mandatory - missing updates may result in removal from the program
Public repositories - remember that your work is publicly visible; follow best practices for security and privacy
Code of conduct - all participants must adhere to our code of conduct (see project main page)
For any questions about these requirements or assistance with GitHub, please contact us at:
hr@humanitarians.ai