Miller Center Fellowship
Miller Center Fellowship (fka Global Social Benefit Fellowship) provides a comprehensive program of mentored, field-based study and action research for juniors within the Miller Center Accelerator program alumni network of social entrepreneurs.. The fellowship combines a fully funded 6-8 week summer field experience in the developing world with two quarters of academically rigorous research. It is a program of practical social justice, in the Jesuit educational tradition. This is a richly rewarding yet demanding experience, one that requires a time-intensive, nine month commitment. Each fellow will receive a support package to cover all international travel, in-country expenses, and research costs, plus a modest summer stipend.
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Submissions from 2016
Nazava Water Filters: Social Impact Assessment, Meghan Carlsen and Katie Waddell
BanaPads Theory of Change Profile: How Bana Creates and Supports Networks for Women-Positive Sustainable Development in Rural East Africa, Christina Egwim and Déjà Thomas
Bana’s Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Health Impact, Christina Egwim and Déjà Thomas
Turning on the Lights: Transcending Energy Poverty Through The Power of Women Entrepreneurs, Leslie C. Gray, Alaina Boyle, and Victoria Yu
Empower Generation Annual Report: Stories of Impact, Ashraf Hammad and Clarissa Nguyen
Empower Generation: Monitoring and Evaluation Report, Ashraf Hammad, Clarissa Nguyen, and Hannah Girardeau
Recommendations to ASDENIC for a Potential Water Social Enterprise, David Hong, Elia Kazemi, and Aidan O'Neill
GSBI Replication Toolkit: A Market Research Manual for Water Social Enterprises, Elia Kazemi, Aidan O’Neill, and David Hong
Rangsutra: Creating a Social Return on Investment, Grace Matthews
Ilumexico Comparative Study: Lighting the Way Forward in Rural Mexico, Isabel Miranda
Ilumexico Program Proposal: Designing a Referral Program to Boost Sales of Solar Home Systems, Isabel Miranda
Low-Cost Solar Cooler: Addressing Refrigeration Needs In Base of the Pyramid Markets, Madeline Nguyen and Isabel Miranda
Submissions from 2015
Solar Sister Social Impact Report: Tanzania & Uganda, Lindsey Allen and Serena Chan
African Women Rising Video Project: Going Solar Executive Summary, Paris Coyne and Shelby Crespi
African Women Rising Video Project: The M Word Executive Summary, Paris Coyne and Shelby Crespi
Sistema Bibolsa: Commercialization of Biol Report, Paul David and Elizabeth Sherwin
Sistema Bibolsa: Distribution Decision Tool, Paul David and Elizabeth Sherwin
Compassionate Efficiency: A Study of Sankara Eye Foundation’s Gift of Vision Program, Maggie Dennis
Operation Asha: Best Practices for Reducing Missing Cases, Misja Ilcisin and Will Swanson
Operation Asha: Maternal Health Care Survey and Grant Proposal Executive Summary, Misja Ilcisin and Will Swanson
Operation Asha: USAID Video Request for Proposal, Misja Ilcisin and Will Swanson
Executive Summary for IMerit Software Requirements Specification, Christiane Kotero and Christine Rohacz
IMerit: Machine Learning for Women's Empowerment, an Interim Report, Christiane Kotero and Christine Rohacz
Ikamva Youth: Field Presentation, Kate Lassalle-Klein and Jake Prince
Ikamva Youth: Field Research Analysis, Kate Lassalle-Klein and Jake Prince
Ikamva Youth: Orientation Pack, Kate Lassalle-Klein and Jake Prince
Ikamva Youth: Tutor Engagement Plan, Kate Lassalle-Klein and Jake Prince
BanaPads: Administration Manual for Mobile Inventory Management, Brooke Latham and Gordon Jones
BanaPads: Champion Manual for Mobile Inventory Management, Brooke Latham and Gordon Jones
We Are Champions: The Women Behind A Social Revolution in Rural Uganda, Brooke Latham and Gordon Jones
Empowering Women: The Social Impact of Vision Care Technician Training, Jana Lee
Jibu: Franchisee Guide for Sales Agent (Slide Deck), Andrew Pascale and Thomas Wheeler
Jibu: Sales Agent Training & Development Guide, Andrew Pascale and Thomas Wheeler
Jibu Corporate Guide for Sales Agent Training Program, Thomas Wheeler and Andrew Pascale
Submissions from 2014
Ilumexico: Measuring Customer Satisfaction it the Base-Of-The-Pyramid, Alexandria Cabral and Kiara Machuca
Ilumexico Research Project Overview, Alexandria Cabral and Kiara Machuca
Ilumexico Technology Research: Solar-Powered Cooler, Alexandria Cabral, Kiara Machuca, and Kaci McCartan
iMerit Technology Services: Impact Assessment Report, Rosella Chapman
iMerit Technology Services: Metiabruz Case Study, Rosella Chapman
The Newest Addition to iMerit: Baruipur Case Study, Rosella Chapman
A Champion of Sales: A Tool for All BanaPads Champions to Develop Effective Sales Skills for Running a Successful Business, Caroline de Bie, Kaci McCartan, and Ty Van Herweg
BanaPads: Action Research Findings, Caroline de Bie, Kaci McCartan, and Ty Van Herweg
BanaPads Champion Guiding Tool Data Processing: How To Manage The Information From The Guiding Surveys, Caroline de Bie, Kaci McCartan, and Ty Van Herweg
Mentruation Management Training & Selection of BanaPads Female Champions, Caroline de Bie, Kaci McCartan, and Ty Van Herweg
Recipe for Success: How to Operate Your BanaPads Business, Caroline de Bie, Kaci McCartan, and Ty Van Herweg
Integrating IT into DREAM: Report, Recommendations, and Program Development, Monet Gonnerman
Rags2Riches: Community Expansion Module, Catherine Rose Grimes, Sally Ulmer, and Garrett Eggen
Rags2Riches: Social Impact Survey, Catherine Rose Grimes, Sally Ulmer, and Garrett Eggen
Rags2Riches: Action Research Findings, Catherine Rose Grimes, Sally Vincent Ulmer, and Garrett Eggen
A Final Summary of Anudip Foundation for Social Welfare's Virtual MAST Program Expansion, Kathryn Hackett
Factories, Phones and Faces in India: An Analysis of Good World Solutions in Indian Factories, Holly McKenna and Matt Stockamp
Nazava Water Filters: Action Research Report, Lisa McMonagle and Ilhan Ahmed
Nazava Water Filters: Reseller Training Manual, Lisa McMonagle and Ilhan Ahmed
Submissions from 2013
Market Evaluation: Viability of the SoLite3 in Uganda, Emily Albi, Katrina Van Gasse, and Kevin Kozel
Solar Sister deliverables: Customer stories, Kiva profiles, and entrepreneur accounts, Emily Albi, Katrina Van Gasse, and Kevin Kozel
Text to Learn: A Digital Training System for Global Social Enterprises, Melissa Bica and Elizabeth Donahue
Chikuni Parish Taonga agro-forestry program assessment, Jack Bird
Chikuni Parish Taonga agro-forestry programme content guide, Jack Bird
Chikuni Parish Taonga: IRI School Assessment & Recommendations, Lynsey Cumberford-Palmer and Laura Ruggles
Anudip and iMerit blog, Phillip Eukel
Believing in the people, Phillip Eukel
iMerit Profile, Phillip Eukel
Anudip and iMerit in Kolkata, India, Lauren Farwell
Tuning in to Solar Ear: Measuring the social benefit of applied social science for the public good, Myles Sansone, Mary Catherine Duane, and Natalie Lays
Submissions from 2012
Microfinance: A Tool for Diminishing Food Insecurity, Ashley Armstrong
E-Health Point: Water Distribution & Health Insurance Report, Danielle Dhanoa and Mary Nienow-Birch
Creating Opportunities in Mobility: An Analysis of Trikes and Mobile Businesses Currently Available in Vietnam and the Philippines, Nathan Funkhouser and Stella Tran
Applying Lessons From Women's Economic Behavior to Create MF1 Savings Products for Women's Committees, Amanda Nelson
Fundación Paraguaya: Action Research Report, Amanda Nelson, Ashley Armstrong, and Michelle Maddex
Solar Sister: Action Research Report, Kirsten Petersen