Curriculum

Tools to Tackle Global Challenges

Our programs combine rigorous analytical training with hands-on project work to start making a positive difference.
Aims

Get Started on a Project That Matters to You

By the end of our 8-week fellowship, we aim to ensure you have developed:

Critical Thinking Skills

Develop your toolkit of critical thinking skills form various academic disciplines

Meaningful Project

Design and work on a meaningful project from conception to implementation.

Community

Build a community of like-minded peers passionate about creating impact.

The worksheets helped me to clarify some important questions and highlight my highest impact field. Non-Trivial helped me to write my first project proposal and has given me the motivation to execute my project.

Lofty, Computer Science + Molecular Biochemistry & Biophysics @ Yale University
IDEAS

Learn Interdisciplinary Ideas

Learn and apply concepts from diverse academic disciplines, for example:

PROGRAMS

From Ideas to Action

Our programs are designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, helping you apply cutting-edge concepts to tackle real-world challenges.

FINALIST PROGRAM

Generate Impactful Ideas

In our 4-week Finalist Program, you'll set the stage for your fellowship project. This foundational phase helps you clarify your goals and identify a high-impact problem to address.

Week 1

Explore your values

Explore your values to clarify what problems you want to solve.

Week 2

Research a list of problems

Compile a list of pressing problems in the world.

Week 3

Choose a problem to address

Compare your list of problems to tackle.

Week 4

Make a plan for having a fulfilling, impactful career

Identify your strengths and explore career paths to create a project that supports your goals.

Fellowship

Put Your Ideas Into Practice

Turn your ideas into reality. If selected, you’ll do 8 weeks of focused work (solo or in a team) and receive individual mentorship from a facilitator.

Find Your Project And Team

Week 1

Find team partners

Connect with peers who share your passion for solving similar issues.

Week 2

Do a problem deep dive

Analyze your chosen problem to understand its components, causes, and potential solutions.

Week 3

Refine your ideas

Get feedback from your peers, facilitators, and any experts in the field you reach out to.

Week 4

Establish a proof of concept

Test key assumptions and gather initial data to validate your project's approach.

Test your ideas

Week 5

Iterate based on regular feedback

Refine your project through regular feedback and incremental improvements.

Week 6

Iterate and get feedback

Week 7

Iterate and get feedback

Week 8

Showcase your work at Demo Day

Share your innovative solution and learn from fellow participants' diverse projects.

Don't Wait to
Change the World

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August 25, 2024
$500 scholarship
zero fees
Ages 14-20, worldwide

Flexible timing
$30,000 in Funding
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