Fellows, Fellowship and Organization Development

Abstract

Fellowship Organizations serve as critical intermediaries between communities, institutions, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Fellows, essential to these organizations, work in the field for one to two years, addressing local challenges, systemic issues, and policy implementation. Their strategies and results are shared with stakeholders, yet these organizations face constraints like limited funding, research capacity, and impact assessment tools. This study explores fellows’ motivations and perceptions of organizational ecosystems, with data gathered from seven fellowship organizations and 22 ex-fellows through indepth, semi-structured interviews. Using the ‘theory of change’ framework, the analysis identified motivations such as self-transformation, life-purpose exploration, job dissatisfaction, and a drive to engage with nontraditional organizations. Thematic analysis revealed 13 organizational factors, including culture, diversity, inclusivity, and value alignment.

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