TOM University Fellowship

Join the TOM Fellowship, a 9-month International Leadership Program built to support students who apply technology and innovation to solve unmet challenges faced by people with disabilities, the elderly, and vulnerable groups in their communities.​

TOM Fellows responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating and/or growing a TOM community of makers and social entrepreneurs on their campus.
• Leading TOM activities to design, build, and distribute innovative solutions for people with unmet needs.
• Participating in the 9-month Leadership Program along with other TOM Fellows.

Who should apply to be TOM Fellow?

Anyone who is...

• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a knack for positive social impact
• A natural leader that likes to work with people and get them excited about big ideas
• Committed to setting goals and achieving results with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Excited about using tech for good and solving complex challenges
• Proficient in English and comfortable speaking in front of others

Past TOM Fellows occupy a diverse array of academic backgrounds including, but not limited to: Architecture, Biology, Cognitive Science, Engineering, Design, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Medicine, Management, Mathematics, Nursing and Urban Planning.

What's the curriculum?

Monthly workshops focusing on:

• Leadership & community engagement: Build and sustain a thriving community.
• Participatory product design: Create affordable, open-source solutions with the user at the center.
• Industry exposure: Learn from the best minds in assistive technology and accessibility.

Applications are rolling admission, with the priority deadline on April 15, 2025.

Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.tomuniversity.org/fellowship

Keep in mind that Fellowship applicants must be proficient in English and currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD program at an accredited institution.