Selected Intern's Day-to-day Responsibilities Include Develop and maintain the website using Next.js. Build dynamic pages and reusable components based on content and campaign needs. Ensure fast load times, responsive layouts, and a smooth user experience across devices. Collaborate with the design and content team to implement clean, interactive, and accessible UIs. Integrate essential tools (e.g., forms, analytics, donation widgets) using JavaScript/React libraries. Optimize for SEO, basic security, and web performance. Manage version control using Git and assist in server-based deployments. Duration: Part-time (4 months) internship Hybrid work : (on-site & Remote) Candidate should visit our office 2 times a week Compensation : Monthly stipend provided Certification : Upon successful completion, interns will receive an internship certificate & a Recommendation letter About Company: We are a non-profit organisation that conducts cutting-edge research and experimental development across the social, health, behavioural, and natural sciences to advance societal well-being, especially in the ageing issues and the geriatric population. One of our main core areas of work is to provide feasible and scalable interventions to improve the quality of life. We are dedicated to providing advanced skills training and fostering knowledge development to build capacity and drive positive impact for the betterment of society.
If you’ve ever wanted your skills to make a change in real people’s lives, this is your moment. Satoru Foundation is inviting applications for the Satoru Fellowship 2025 , a full-time, six-month, on-site program in Hyderabad that blends rigorous community research with day-to-day engagement alongside older adults. Fellows document lived experiences, build datasets that can move policy, and help shape kinder, age-inclusive neighborhoods across the city. Why this fellowship and why now? India is ageing rapidly. In our fast-changing cities, older adults carry richly layered stories about health, caregiving, work, loss, resilience, friendship, dignity and hope. Yet these stories often remain unseen in policymaking and practice. The Satoru Fellowship was conceived to change that: to listen closely , document carefully , and translate evidence into action . Fellows spend time where life actually happens doorsteps, living rooms, parks, clinics, temples, buses, markets, and municipal offices so that research mirrors reality rather than the other way around. The result is impact that is empirical, empathetic, and immediate. What the fellowship is At its core, the Satoru Fellowship is a field-based research program that immerses you in the everyday lives of older adults across urban field sites in the Hyderabad metropolitan region. Through interviews, observation, and careful field documentation, fellows examine how ageing unfolds in real time how people navigate family relationships, public spaces, services, and social expectations in a city that seems to move faster each year. The insights gathered help inform more inclusive policies, programs, and public understanding of ageing in India. You won’t be doing this alone. The program intentionally combines fieldwork, community engagement, and applied research , emphasizing observation, listening, and documentation as core practices that lead to usable knowledge for institutions and communities alike. What you’ll actually do (day to day) Work closely with older adults to understand routines, social interactions, and the practical realities of daily life. Conduct direct fieldwork and meaningful engagements in homes, neighborhoods, and community spaces often partnering with organizations and public institutions already serving seniors. Observe, listen, and document experiences related to health, wellbeing, participation, and care, with sensitivity to diversity and dignity. Participating in research training, reflection sessions, and team discussions are essential rituals to turn raw field notes into reliable insights. Contribute to robust qualitative and quantitative datasets that strengthen research and advocacy on ageing. Join our flagship project, Aatmeeya Sparsha , and also develop a self-directed topic connected to ageing, longevity, or public health. Think of a week as a cycle: meeting participants; writing up field notes; debriefing with mentors; refining instruments; transcribing and coding; designing small tests or pilots; preparing documentation; and turning observations into clear, community-useful insights. Where, when, and how you’ll work Duration: 6 months, full-time. Schedule: Approximately 45 hours per week, Monday–Saturday . Location: Hyderabad with daily travel across the metropolitan region for fieldwork; training is conducted at our head office . Stipend: (paid position). On completion: Fellowship certificate plus a personalized recommendation letter . The work is mobile and urban you’ll be comfortable navigating different neighborhoods and public systems, from buses to clinics to community centers as that is how we meet people where they are. What you’ll gain Mentored research training from start to finish. Workspace and software access so your fieldwork has a solid technical backbone. Access to research literature and resources , so you can read deeply and design thoughtfully. Opportunities to co-author reports or publications where your effort deserves academic or public credit. Networking with practitioners and researchers in India’s NGO and academic communities, plus potential collaborations with national and international researchers. Who should apply We welcome applications from candidates with a postgraduate degree across many disciplines: Social Sciences and Humanities, Natural and Behavioural Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, and allied/interdisciplinary areas related to ageing, health, and society. We also welcome researchers, grassroots workers, social workers, and community practitioners without a postgraduate degree if they bring 2–5 years of strong field experience in our focus areas or regions. Reading and speaking both Telugu and Hindi is mandatory . Required qualities and skills We’re looking for people who are empathetic, curious, research-driven , and serious about real-world impact in ageing and longevity. You should bring: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with older adults Active listening and observation Cultural sensitivity and respect Ability to work independently in the field while contributing to teams Strong written documentation and analytical ability Commitment to ethical research practices Flexibility in dynamic field settings; time management and self-motivation Preferred qualifications Familiarity with Hyderabad/Telangana contexts (beyond language), comfort navigating local systems Experience with marginalized communities (especially seniors) Experience with participatory/community-based research and with quantitative or qualitative methods such as surveys, interviews, interventions/RCTs, or ethnography in urban or rural settings (independent or institutional) Application timeline and how to apply Where to apply: Submit your application via our website (https://www.satorufoundation.org/fellowship). Application deadline: 28 November 2025 Fellowship start date: December 2025 If this work excites you, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission. About Satoru Foundation Satoru Foundation is a Hyderabad-based non-profit dedicated to improving societal well-being, with a strong focus on aging and longevity . We combine evidence-based interventions, advocacy, and capacity building to address challenges such as health risks, limited livelihoods, and low awareness. Our work spans holistic health , research and innovation , skill development , and awareness campaigns .
As an intern at our non-profit organization, your role will involve: - Working closely with older adults to understand their routines, social interactions, and daily life realities. - Conducting direct fieldwork and engaging with seniors in their homes, neighborhoods, and community spaces, often in collaboration with other organizations and public institutions. - Observing, listening, and documenting experiences related to health, well-being, participation, and care, while being sensitive to diversity and dignity. - Participating in research training, reflection sessions, and team discussions to transform field notes into valuable insights. - Contributing to qualitative and quantitative datasets that support research and advocacy efforts on ageing. - Joining our flagship project, Aatmeeya Sparsha, and working on a self-directed topic related to ageing, longevity, or public health. Our organization focuses on conducting cutting-edge research and experimental development in social, health, behavioral, and natural sciences to enhance societal well-being, particularly in addressing ageing issues and the geriatric population. We are committed to delivering feasible and scalable interventions to enhance quality of life, providing advanced skills training, and promoting knowledge development to create a positive impact on society.,