Does walking on your street feel like crossing an obstacle course?
Join the
Kochi street lab fellowship
OPEN CALL
Applications close on Dec 10
4-month hands-on fellowship for young practitioners and students to become coordinators to support the Walkable Kochi initiative
Fellowship details
Rs 8,000/month
Stipend per fellow for part time engagement
20 hours/ week
including weekends
4 month
fellowship in Kochi
Walkable Kochi is an initiative to improve walkability in partnership with GiZ & Kochi Municipal Corporation.
​The goal is to use a data + community-led approach to support investment in 'Priority Walking Networks' that offer the highest impact on enhancing safety, comfort, and accessibility for all.
Comprehensive walking audits will be done on weekends across 74 wards of Kochi between January to April 2025​
Executed as part of
WALKABLE
KOCHI
What will you learn in the fellowship?
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Principles and parameters that affect walkability across different parts of the city
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Digital mapping tools & techniques
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Stakeholder communication & management
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Governance & budgeting for street design interventions
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Participatory design of streets & public spaces
Eligibility criteria​
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Young professionals & students who are passionate about climate action, walkability & participatory planning/ design
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Individuals of 21 - 35 years of age
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Individuals currently residing in Kochi
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Individuals fluent in Malayalam & English
Application timelines​
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Fellowship launch: 20th Nov '24
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Applications close: 10th Dec '24
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Onboarding & Training: 20th - 22nd Dec '24
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Fellowship duration: 20th Dec '24 - 20th April '25