CREATE — Engaging Educators & Technologists

Transform knowledge into impactful teaching and innovation.

Duration

30 days

16 May – 31 Dec 2026

Cohort Capacity

Flexible

Experienced teachers, educators, technologists

IIT Kharagpur campus

Overview

CREATE is an advanced academic immersion program designed for experienced teachers, educators, and technologists to engage with frontier research and emerging technologies. The program enables participants to explore thematic research areas, interact with faculty and researchers, and access research facilities to enrich their teaching, technology development, and professional practice. CREATE offers a guided intellectual exploration culminating in meaningful outcomes.

Eligibility

  • Experienced teachers, educators, and technologists

KRITI — CREATE

Important dates

Milestone Date
Applications Open 15 Apr 2026
Applications Close 31 Dec 2026
Program dates Flexible
Duration 30 days

Fellowship support

CREATE Fellows receive financial support designed to cover essential expenses during the programme.

  • Fellowship of up to INR 80,000 per month
  • Coverage includes mandatory Institute guest house accommodation, meals, travel, and contingencies
  • Disbursed on a daily pro-rata basis, aligned with the duration of participation

Program Structure

CREATE follows a flexible weekly structure anchored in a host group, while enabling exploration across the institute.

Weekly Engagement (Indicative)

Primary host engagement, thematic exploration, independent work and reflection, academic events, and optional cohort interaction.

Community & Facilities

Interact with researchers and graduate students, with access to facilities aligned with your engagement plan

What You'll Gain

Research Exposure

Engage with thematic research areas and see how they connect to your work.

Academic Network

Build relationships with faculty, researchers, and peers that extend beyond the program.

Facilities Access

Access advanced research facilities aligned with your area of work.

Practice and Innovation

Develop ideas and approaches to strengthen teaching, technology development, and professional practice.

Application and Selection Process

CREATE is a selective program for experienced educators and technologists, with selection based on professional experience, clarity of purpose, and the relevance and feasibility of the proposed engagement. Applicants are required to submit:

  1. A statement of purpose

  2. A brief engagement plan developed with a prospective host faculty member

  3. A curriculum vitae

FAQs

Q: When can I apply?

A: Applications are accepted year-round.

Q: What is the duration of the fellowship?

A: The fellowship runs for up to one month.

Q: How are visits organized?

A: Each visit is coordinated by the host faculty.

Q: When will I receive a decision?

A: Decisions are communicated within one month of application.

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