2024 E4C Fellowship

The E4C Fellowship offers early career technical professionals the chance to strengthen their professional and technical skills while working on impactful projects and networking with other global change-makers.

E4C Fellowships Overview

The Engineering for Change (E4C) Fellowship is a workforce development program at the intersection of engineering and sustainable development. E4C activates and empowers early-career engineers and technical professionals to solve critical local and global challenges.

 

The Fellowship consists of three core elements: 1) Learning Program, 2) Impact Projects, and 3) Networking. Fellows engage part-time for 5 months from May to September, building and strengthening their professional and technical skills, network and experience.

 

The Fellowship is 100% remote and accepting candidates from any geographical location.

 

Inspired changemakers are encouraged to apply.

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Fellowship Sponsors


E4C Sponsor Since ASME India Pvt. Ltd.
E4C Sponsor Since 2010 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
E4C Sponsor Since 2024 EPRI
E4C Sponsor Since 2021 Autodesk Foundation
E4C Sponsor Since 2023 Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI)

Discover This Year's Impact Projects

Empowering Communities

Through Education: Our Impact Project Journey

Fellows 2024

India

Naveen Krishna Pandikkadavil

 I am a recent MSc Humanitarian Engineering graduate, and a passionate…

ME Curriculum Research for India [ASME India Pvt. Ltd.]

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India

Shivaji Kale

I am working as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department at…

Green Hydrogen Research for India [ASME India Pvt. Ltd.]

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India

Naveen Punnoose

Dr. Naveen Punnoose is currently working as the Chief Digital Officer and…

India Research Landscape

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India

Tanmay Nag

Namaste! I am the co-founder and CEO of Enveave, a non-profit based…

Entrepreneurship Landscape Research in India

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Syria

Mohamed Adalbi

Engineering Researcher emerged in high-level strategic governmental projects studying the feasibility of…

Development & Deployment of Net-Zero Energy Technologies Within The GCC

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United States

Sejal Jinturkar

Hi! My name is Sejal. I am from Tennessee, USA but my…

Digitalization of Community Center

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India

Abhijay jain

Impactful visual design for Ampaire’s electric aircraft at the forefront of sustainable aviation

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United States

Zula Coley

I am a mechanical engineer currently working in hydropower, but passionate about…

Developing Assemblies and Instructional Materials for Handwashing Stations

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Sudan

Wafaa Majzoub

I'm Wafaa, a Sudanese chemical engineering professional with a master’s degree from…

Populating Climate Technology Database for Multiple Technology Types

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Ghana

Emmanuel Annor

I am a passionate Software and IoT Engineer dedicated to developing innovative,…

Design and Strategy of Field Management and Digital Advisory App for Farmers

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Fellows 2024

United States

Chloe Kiernicki

Decarbonization of Water Sectors in the US and Germany

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Mexico

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Decarbonization of Water Sectors in the US and Germany

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T.Fuss

Decarbonization of Water Sectors in the US and Germany

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Germany

Nick Kaiser

Decarbonization of Water Sectors in the US and Germany

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Fellows 2024

Ghana

eunicemenson

Eunice Tachie-Menson is currently a research intern (Scholarship of Teaching & Learning…

ASME Community College Engineering Pathways Program

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Peru

Jhon Félix Vila Solier

I am a proactive and innovative professional in the fields of remote…

Engineering a High-Altitude Platform for Natural Disaster Mitigation

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United States

Bethlehem Mersha

Bethlehem Mersha is a 2024 Engineering for Change Fellow and a dedicated…

Longitudinal Study of ASME ISHOW’s Impact

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Sarthak Mitter

Software to 3D Print Multi-Material Radiation Shielding

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Nigeria

Henry Mpieri

Henry Chigozie Mpieri is an innovative Electrical/Electronic Engineering graduate from the University…

Building Energy Modelling and Environmental Design Workflow

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Fellows 2024

India

Shanmugam Rengaswamy Murugan

CFD Flow Distribution for Electrolysis Cell

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Kenya

Nancy Wangari

Nancy Wangari is a 2024 Engineering for Change Fellow and an engineer…

Investigating Opportunities for Strengthening the Hardware Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in East Africa

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Morocco

Oumaima Makhlouk

I'm Oumaima Makhlouk, a Moroccan-French data scientist residing in New York, deeply…

Supply and Demand Analysis of North American Supplementary Cementitious Materials

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Germany

Felix Schwebel

I am very excited and grateful to be part of the 2024…

Optimizing Workflow for Analyzing Climate Impact Potential

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Fellows 2024

Kenya

Alice Wachera

I am a detail-oriented Civil and Structural Engineer with 3 years of…

BIM Sustainability Integration: Enhancing Global Health Infrastructure with Autodesk Solutions and Sustainability Metrics

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Kenya

Stacy

A final year student passionate about having a positive impact on peoples…

Design Sensor Technology for Frugal Yarn Spinning Machines

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Uganda

Mercy Atukunda

Mercy S Atukunda is an student engineer (BSc. Civil &Environmental ) at…

Design for Sustainable Water Management and Ecological Restoration

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Rwanda

Ange

Ange Umutoni is a graduate civil engineer from the University of Rwanda…

Structural Research and Design for Sustainable House Pilots

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Ashna Jain

Investigating Sectors with Insufficient Public Domain Data to Determine Investment Feasibility

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Morocco

Asmaa Hadir

Asmaa Hadir is an AI Engineer with experience in developing AI-driven software…

Organisation Wide Salesforce Implementation

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Fellows 2024

Kenya

Jacinta Nalianya

I am an experienced Data Scientist with a robust skill set encompassing…

AI Chat Bot Integration for Learner Support

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Rwanda

Deogratias Amani

Deogratias is a polymath and a fun person to be around; he…

Building a way for data scientists to test SDKs with large datasets (without having to code!)

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Nigeria

James Okwoche

James Okwoche is a dedicated mechanical engineer who is highly skilled in…

Research and Design of the Aerodynamic Grain Cleaner Machine

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Fellows 2024

Kenya

B. Ayuma Maina

I am a bubbly, extroverted nature lover who loves the outdoors. I…

Advancing Sustainability Metrics in Agriculture: A Comprehensive Impact Research Initiative

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Kenya

Hussein

Developing Climate-Resilient Humanitarian Shelter Designs

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Fellows 2024

Nigeria

Williams Ibeh

Williams Ibeh was a 2024 Engineering for Change Fellow and an engineer…

Design of a Transportable Process for Reduction of Global Methane Emissions

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Nigeria

oyeshileoluwatobi47

Over 5 years experience in CAD, Additive Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing…

Reinforcing Freezer Lid Hinges with Enhanced Ice Battery Integration

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Fellow Cohort 2024

Naveen Krishna Pandikkadavil

Skill Development Lead, Insight Centre for Counseling and Student Support

Naveen Krishna Pandikkadavil

Skill Development Lead, Insight Centre for Counseling and Student Support

 I am a recent MSc Humanitarian Engineering graduate, and a passionate...

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Shivaji Kale

Assistant Professor, KKWIEE&R, Nashik

Shivaji Kale

Assistant Professor, KKWIEE&R, Nashik

I am working as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department at...

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Naveen Punnoose

Chief Digital Officer, Saintgits Group of Institutions

Naveen Punnoose

Chief Digital Officer, Saintgits Group of Institutions

Dr. Naveen Punnoose is currently working as the Chief Digital Officer and...

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Tanmay Nag

Co-Founder and CEO, Enveave

Tanmay Nag

Co-Founder and CEO, Enveave

Namaste! I am the co-founder and CEO of Enveave, a non-profit based...

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Mohamed Adalbi

Engineering Researcher, Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC)

Mohamed Adalbi

Engineering Researcher, Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC)

Engineering Researcher emerged in high-level strategic governmental projects studying the feasibility of...

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Sejal Jinturkar
Sejal Jinturkar

Hi! My name is Sejal. I am from Tennessee, USA but my...

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Zula Coley

Mechanical EIT

Zula Coley

Mechanical EIT

I am a mechanical engineer currently working in hydropower, but passionate about...

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Wafaa Majzoub

Research Assistant at Texas A&M University at Qatar

Wafaa Majzoub

Research Assistant at Texas A&M University at Qatar

I'm Wafaa, a Sudanese chemical engineering professional with a master’s degree from...

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Emmanuel Annor
Emmanuel Annor

I am a passionate Software and IoT Engineer dedicated to developing innovative,...

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eunicemenson

Research Intern (Scholarship for Teaching & Learning Project) - Engineering Department, Ashesi University

eunicemenson

Research Intern (Scholarship for Teaching & Learning Project) - Engineering Department, Ashesi University

Eunice Tachie-Menson is currently a research intern (Scholarship of Teaching & Learning...

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Jhon Félix Vila Solier
Jhon Félix Vila Solier

I am a proactive and innovative professional in the fields of remote...

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Bethlehem Mersha
Bethlehem Mersha

Bethlehem Mersha is a 2024 Engineering for Change Fellow and a dedicated...

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Henry Mpieri

Postgraduate Student, University of Hull.

Henry Mpieri

Postgraduate Student, University of Hull.

Henry Chigozie Mpieri is an innovative Electrical/Electronic Engineering graduate from the University...

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Nancy Wangari
Nancy Wangari

Nancy Wangari is a 2024 Engineering for Change Fellow and an engineer...

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Oumaima Makhlouk

Youth Science-Policy Interface Platform, Major Group for Children and Youth

Oumaima Makhlouk

Youth Science-Policy Interface Platform, Major Group for Children and Youth

I'm Oumaima Makhlouk, a Moroccan-French data scientist residing in New York, deeply...

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Felix Schwebel

UNICEF, University of Hamburg

Felix Schwebel

UNICEF, University of Hamburg

I am very excited and grateful to be part of the 2024...

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Alice Wachera
Alice Wachera

I am a detail-oriented Civil and Structural Engineer with 3 years of...

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Stacy
Stacy

A final year student passionate about having a positive impact on peoples...

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Mercy Atukunda

Student Engineer, Engeny

Mercy Atukunda

Student Engineer, Engeny

Mercy S Atukunda is an student engineer (BSc. Civil &Environmental ) at...

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Ange

Engineering for Change(E4C)

Ange

Engineering for Change(E4C)

Ange Umutoni is a graduate civil engineer from the University of Rwanda...

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Asmaa Hadir

NLP Engineer, BV Lab

Asmaa Hadir

NLP Engineer, BV Lab

Asmaa Hadir is an AI Engineer with experience in developing AI-driven software...

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Jacinta Nalianya

Research Assistant, Population Council

Jacinta Nalianya

Research Assistant, Population Council

I am an experienced Data Scientist with a robust skill set encompassing...

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Deogratias Amani
Deogratias Amani

Deogratias is a polymath and a fun person to be around; he...

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James Okwoche

Zipline

James Okwoche

Zipline

James Okwoche is a dedicated mechanical engineer who is highly skilled in...

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B. Ayuma Maina
B. Ayuma Maina

I am a bubbly, extroverted nature lover who loves the outdoors. I...

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Williams Ibeh
Williams Ibeh

Williams Ibeh was a 2024 Engineering for Change Fellow and an engineer...

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oyeshileoluwatobi47

Hardware Design Engineer, Reeddi Technologies

oyeshileoluwatobi47

Hardware Design Engineer, Reeddi Technologies

Over 5 years experience in CAD, Additive Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing...

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Fellowship FAQs

Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding E4C Fellowships.

Each year, the E4C Fellowship starts in May and ends in September.

E4C Fellows advance their professional and technical skills, participate in a state-of-the-art Learning Program, gain real-world experience, and network with a global community of best-in-class peers, experts, and mentors. Join a growing E4C Fellow alumni network of passionate, Engineering for Sustainable Development practitioners and receive exclusive opportunities to engage with E4C on future projects. Fellows earn a digital badge for completion of the Fellowship and have their work published and promoted on E4C platforms and social media channels.

Fellows engage with E4C on a part-time (20-25 hours/week) and remote basis from the beginning of May to the end of September. Fellows participate in a Learning Program providing professional development training and knowledge-building through weekly learning modules and small group calls, as well as one-to-one mentorship meetings, technology assessment training and other skill-building opportunities. Sponsored by mission-aligned organizations, E4C Fellows work with diverse, interdisciplinary, multi-sector teams and develop their professional and technical skills by investigating, optimizing, and designing to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through an Impact Project.

Fellows receive a stipend for the duration of the fellowship, which is not a salary or wage and is not intended to be the Fellow’s primary income source. The amount awarded varies based on cost-of-living and expertise, and is paid in installments. The stipend installments are tied to performance and will be processed after completing defined goals/targets.

Any early-career technical professional, whether studying (3rd or 4th year of bachelor’s degree and equivalent) or in the workforce. We consider anyone with less than 10 years of relevant experience as early-career. We consider technical professionals to include engineers, architects, data analysts, computer scientists, natural scientists, and any others working at the intersection of technology, sustainable development, and social impact.

Candidates should be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking) and will be expected to demonstrate their ability to do research or design, work with diverse international teams, be resourceful, meet deadlines, and work remotely.

1. Become an E4C Member
2. CV or resume
3. Letter of interest/Cover Letter
4. Two or three professional references
5. Identify your top 3 three Impact Project choices
6. Fill out the application form
7. Optional work samples (e.g., portfolio, projects, models, simulations, certifications, etc.,) or evidence of research proficiency (e.g., papers, projects, reports, etc.)

Fellows are selected based on their alignment with specific Impact Project requirements; academic performance; Engineering for Sustainable Development (ESD), social impact, and/or sustainability experience; sector of specialization; and references. Candidates based in the same region as the project may be prioritized if desired by the project partner. Fellows must have the right to work in the country where they will be based during the Fellowship.

Fellows commit to 20-25 hours per week from the beginning of May to the end of September. Fellows are not required to log their hours but must attend scheduled Fellowship activities, including:

1. Onboarding Calls during the first two weeks of May
2. Weekly Learning Modules – Wednesdays from 10-11:30am Eastern Time
3. Weekly Small Group Calls – times to be determined based on Fellows’ availability
4. Bi-weekly (or more frequent) Partner Calls – times to be determined based on Fellow and partner availability

You can find details about past Fellows by visiting our 2023 Fellowship page. If you’d like to see past Impact Projects completed by Fellows, please view our past Impact Projects Reports on our Research page.

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