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About Fellowships
SimPPL has designed a 16-week fellowship program to train sophomore, junior, and senior
students with basic programming knowledge to build responsible computing tools for civil society.
Participants collaborate with organizations in technology, policy, and government on projects in
journalism, fact-checking, digital literacy, and healthcare. The program offers workshops, seminars,
and real-world projects based on audience interests, departmental priorities, and university resources.
Join our Fellowship Program and
accelerate your career.
Explore Our Fellows' Projects
Engraph
Arnav Deo, Varad Prabhu, Mihir Panchal, Prinkal Doshi
Fairify
Rashi Rana, Sakshi Sharma, Vanshika Dhruv, Vruddhi Shah
Physioplay
Yash Buddhadev, Vivek Vasani, Aryan More, Ami Khatri
Finsage
Hitansh Mehta, Vidit Shah, Ronit Jariwala, Divye Shah
Crediboost
Revati Shah, Unnati Hassanandani, Tanya Batra, Vanshika Shah
Speakboost
Aditya Dubey, Aditi Ambasta, Jensih Soni
ResidentFellowship
Generously funded by Mozilla
Resident Fellows were students enrolled in SVKM's educational institutions until June 2024. They received curricular credit for pursuing elective projects on responsible computing, with topics selected jointly by Fellows and professors. The fellowship structure included in-person workshops and group projects complementing their studies on responsible computing and online safety.
Non-Resident Fellows included undergraduate students from Mumbai-area and pan-India institutions. They received mentorship for research projects on responsible computing, with topics selected independently under guidance. The fellowships involved in-person workshops and remote collaborations, focusing on responsible computing and online safety.
Non-ResidentFellowship
Generously funded by Google
Why this
Fellowship
Work with
Industry Data
Get a chance to work with real data from social media platforms and/or commodity analytics tools like Google Analytics to estimate the impact of information operations and identify and track networks that cause online harm.
Potential
Research Opportunities
Exceptional candidates may be offered paid research or engineering internships, with potential for full-time positions at SimPPL.
Get
Academic Credits
The fellowship program allows candidates to present their SimPPL projects for potential academic credit recognition at their educational institutions.
Connect
with Industry Experts
Gain exclusive access to talks and sessions led by AI/ML experts and professionals in online trust and safety. Benefit from career-building insights directly from industry insiders.
Instructors
Swapneel Mehta, Ph.D.
Data Science Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate at Boston University and MIT
Dhara Mungra
Data Science M.S.
New York University
Data Scientist at Bombora
Harshit Mehta
Product and Program Manager
at Ion Energy
Mentors
Prof. Pranit Bari
DJ Sanghvi College of Engineering
Raghav Jain
Computer Science Ph.D. Student
Univ. of California at San Diego
Ananya Malik
Computer Science Ph.D. Student
Northeastern University
Christian Schroeder de Witt
Postdoctoral Officer, Oxford University
Jay Gala
Researcher
Mohammed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Himanshu Beniwal
Ph.D. student, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
Chirag Raman
Delft University of Technology
Krisha Mehta
Computer Science Ph.D. Student, Northeastern University
Fellow Testimonials
Being a part of SimPPL allowed me to work on high-impact projects with industry professionals and inspiring mentors. This refined both my technical and interpersonal skills. The SimPPL community's support and insights fostered my personal growth and professional connections.
Being a part of SimPPL allowed me to explore a research-oriented career, I've gained valuable insights into the workflow of research organizations and team collaboration, which I plan to apply to my future projects.
The mentorship and the opportunity to work on real-world projects provided invaluable experience and a fresh approach to problem-solving. SimPPL connected me with inspiring professionals, which enriched my learning and helped me grow
The fellowship enhanced my technical skills and boosted my confidence in collaborative environments through hands-on data analysis. The mentorship from industry experts and real-world projects allowed me to apply my knowledge practically.
Being a part of the SimPPL community allowed me to publish at prestigious venues like NeurIPS, AAAI, ICWSM, and the Trust & Safety Research Conference at Stanford University and it also helped me mentor my peers thereby instilling confidence in me
Working at SimPPL significantly enhanced my technical and leadership skills while allowing me to collaborate with industry professionals. Leading the technical development at Sakhi and receiving guidance from mentors like Swapneel and Raghav made this experience both rewarding and enriching.
My experience greatly improved my social skills and boosted my confidence in speaking fluent English, which is vital for communication here. A key moment was when I froze during a presentation due to anxiety; after gathering myself, I spoke much more effectively.
My time at SimPPL as a Research Engineer was pivotal in shaping my career. I gained hands-on experience in machine learning and customer behavior analytics, tackling real-world challenges. Mentorship from Dhara and Swapneel significantly enhanced my technical skills and problem-solving.
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SimPPL offered valuable insights into professional organization dynamics and sharpened my ability to draft research papers for top-tier journals . Being part of this community connected me with mentors and peers who share my research passion, fostering growth in my academic journey.
Being a part of SimPPL allowed me to work on high-impact projects with industry professionals and inspiring mentors. This refined both my technical and interpersonal skills. The SimPPL community's support and insights fostered my personal growth and professional connections.
Being a part of SimPPL allowed me to explore a research-oriented career, I've gained valuable insights into the workflow of research organizations and team collaboration, which I plan to apply to my future projects.
The mentorship and the opportunity to work on real-world projects provided invaluable experience and a fresh approach to problem-solving. SimPPL connected me with inspiring professionals, which enriched my learning and helped me grow
The fellowship enhanced my technical skills and boosted my confidence in collaborative environments through hands-on data analysis. The mentorship from industry experts and real-world projects allowed me to apply my knowledge practically.
Being a part of the SimPPL community allowed me to publish at prestigious venues like NeurIPS, AAAI, ICWSM, and the Trust & Safety Research Conference at Stanford University and it also helped me mentor my peers thereby instilling confidence in me
Working at SimPPL significantly enhanced my technical and leadership skills while allowing me to collaborate with industry professionals. Leading the technical development at Sakhi and receiving guidance from mentors like Swapneel and Raghav made this experience both rewarding and enriching.
My experience greatly improved my social skills and boosted my confidence in speaking fluent English, which is vital for communication here. A key moment was when I froze during a presentation due to anxiety; after gathering myself, I spoke much more effectively.
My time at SimPPL as a Research Engineer was pivotal in shaping my career. I gained hands-on experience in machine learning and customer behavior analytics, tackling real-world challenges. Mentorship from Dhara and Swapneel significantly enhanced my technical skills and problem-solving.
SimPPL offered valuable insights into professional organization dynamics and sharpened my ability to draft research papers for top-tier journals . Being part of this community connected me with mentors and peers who share my research passion, fostering growth in my academic journey.
Being a part of SimPPL allowed me to work on high-impact projects with industry professionals and inspiring mentors. This refined both my technical and interpersonal skills. The SimPPL community's support and insights fostered my personal growth and professional connections.
Being a part of SimPPL allowed me to explore a research-oriented career, I've gained valuable insights into the workflow of research organizations and team collaboration, which I plan to apply to my future projects.
The mentorship and the opportunity to work on real-world projects provided invaluable experience and a fresh approach to problem-solving. SimPPL connected me with inspiring professionals, which enriched my learning and helped me grow
The fellowship enhanced my technical skills and boosted my confidence in collaborative environments through hands-on data analysis. The mentorship from industry experts and real-world projects allowed me to apply my knowledge practically.
Being a part of the SimPPL community allowed me to publish at prestigious venues like NeurIPS, AAAI, ICWSM, and the Trust & Safety Research Conference at Stanford University and it also helped me mentor my peers thereby instilling confidence in me
Working at SimPPL significantly enhanced my technical and leadership skills while allowing me to collaborate with industry professionals. Leading the technical development at Sakhi and receiving guidance from mentors like Swapneel and Raghav made this experience both rewarding and enriching.
My experience greatly improved my social skills and boosted my confidence in speaking fluent English, which is vital for communication here. A key moment was when I froze during a presentation due to anxiety; after gathering myself, I spoke much more effectively.
My time at SimPPL as a Research Engineer was pivotal in shaping my career. I gained hands-on experience in machine learning and customer behavior analytics, tackling real-world challenges. Mentorship from Dhara and Swapneel significantly enhanced my technical skills and problem-solving.
SimPPL offered valuable insights into professional organization dynamics and sharpened my ability to draft research papers for top-tier journals . Being part of this community connected me with mentors and peers who share my research passion, fostering growth in my academic journey.
Being a part of SimPPL allowed me to work on high-impact projects with industry professionals and inspiring mentors. This refined both my technical and interpersonal skills. The SimPPL community's support and insights fostered my personal growth and professional connections.
Being a part of SimPPL allowed me to explore a research-oriented career, I've gained valuable insights into the workflow of research organizations and team collaboration, which I plan to apply to my future projects.
The mentorship and the opportunity to work on real-world projects provided invaluable experience and a fresh approach to problem-solving. SimPPL connected me with inspiring professionals, which enriched my learning and helped me grow
The fellowship enhanced my technical skills and boosted my confidence in collaborative environments through hands-on data analysis. The mentorship from industry experts and real-world projects allowed me to apply my knowledge practically.
Being a part of the SimPPL community allowed me to publish at prestigious venues like NeurIPS, AAAI, ICWSM, and the Trust & Safety Research Conference at Stanford University and it also helped me mentor my peers thereby instilling confidence in me
Working at SimPPL significantly enhanced my technical and leadership skills while allowing me to collaborate with industry professionals. Leading the technical development at Sakhi and receiving guidance from mentors like Swapneel and Raghav made this experience both rewarding and enriching.
My experience greatly improved my social skills and boosted my confidence in speaking fluent English, which is vital for communication here. A key moment was when I froze during a presentation due to anxiety; after gathering myself, I spoke much more effectively.
My time at SimPPL as a Research Engineer was pivotal in shaping my career. I gained hands-on experience in machine learning and customer behavior analytics, tackling real-world challenges. Mentorship from Dhara and Swapneel significantly enhanced my technical skills and problem-solving.
SimPPL offered valuable insights into professional organization dynamics and sharpened my ability to draft research papers for top-tier journals . Being part of this community connected me with mentors and peers who share my research passion, fostering growth in my academic journey.
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