One Connected Experience, in Two Parts
From online mastery in India to high-touch innovation immersion in Boston at MIT and Harvard. Students shape an original idea, build working prototypes, and present to global researchers.
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What is the AI Fellowship for Global Young Innovators?
The AI Fellowship for Global Young Innovators (AIFGYI) is an advanced artificial intelligence fellowship for students in Grades 8 to 12, delivered by The Innovation Story. It runs in two parts: a two-month online pre-immersion programme in India, followed by a 10-day innovation immersion in Boston at MIT and Harvard.
Who can apply for the AI Fellowship?
Students in Grades 8 to 12 (approximately 13 to 18 years old) from anywhere in the world can apply. No prior coding experience is required — the online pre-immersion phase starts from Python fundamentals and builds up to deep learning, computer vision and generative AI.
How long is the fellowship and where does it take place?
The fellowship lasts about two and a half months in total: two months of live online training from India, then 10 days of in-person immersion in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston phase takes place at MIT and Harvard and at Boston innovation hubs.
What do students build during the fellowship?
Every student shapes an original idea, builds a working AI prototype, and presents it at a final Innovation Fest to researchers and industry judges. The curriculum covers Python, machine learning, PyTorch, computer vision, natural language processing, generative AI and model deployment, supported by research pods and 1-on-1 code reviews.
What happens during the 10 days in Boston?
The Boston immersion includes the Lemelson-MIT Invention Sprint with hands-on robotics labs, research pods and project studio time with US professors, visits to MIT and Harvard campuses, laboratories and high-growth startups, and the Innovation Fest showcase where students present their prototype to judges.
Is the AI Fellowship in person or online?
Both. Phase one is fully online with live mentored sessions, and phase two is an in-person, 10-day immersion in Boston. Students complete the online pre-immersion work before travelling for the Boston immersion.
How much does the fellowship cost and how do I pay?
Programme fees for each cohort are shared with applicants after the interview stage, along with the payment plan and deadlines. The applicant dashboard shows the exact amount, the instalment schedule and secure online payment options.
How do I apply and what is the selection process?
You apply online through the application form, which takes about 15 minutes and asks for student details, parent contact information and a short statement of interest. Shortlisted applicants are invited to a 30-minute online interview, and selected students receive an official offer with payment and enrolment steps.
Is the fellowship worth it for university admissions?
The fellowship is designed to produce the kind of evidence global universities value: a real AI prototype, an independent research project, documented mentorship from MIT and Harvard affiliated experts, and a presentation delivered to judges at the Innovation Fest.
Does the fellowship offer scholarships or financial aid?
A limited number of merit-based scholarships and instalment options are available each cohort. Applicants can mention financial-aid requirements during the interview stage, and the admissions team reviews requests case by case.
Which universities and organisations are involved?
The fellowship works with The Kendall Project, the Lemelson-MIT Program and Imagination in Action, and its mentors include researchers, founders and educators affiliated with MIT, Harvard and leading AI companies.
How do I contact the admissions team?
You can email the admissions team at AIF@theinnovationstory.com, or message/call them at +91 76780 76381. Current applicants can also track their progress and reach the team from the applicant dashboard.
Talk to the admissions team about eligibility, the Boston schedule or fees.