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Applications are now open for the 2025 Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship. This fellowship is a joint initiative with Richard and Susan Hayden. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing.
Date Posted: 01 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship. This fellowship is a joint initiative with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing.
Date Posted: 01 Mar, 2025
Applications for the Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence 2026 are now open. The Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence is awarded annually to one outstanding, early-career artist who is developing new works that address plants, gardens, or landscapes in the broad sense.
Date Posted: 28 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Google Creative Fellowship Program 2025. The Creative Fellowship places emerging talent on dedicated creative teams at Google, gaining exposure and hands-on experience across many of their in-house creative departments.
Date Posted: 28 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the McKinsey & Company BUILD Fellowship Program 2025. BUILD is a 2-year rotational opportunity for university graduates from select Atlanta, Boston, or New York colleges and universities, where you will gain real world professional experience across various pathways at the firm. You will be part of the BUILD program based in either the Atlanta, Boston, or New York offices, and will rotate across a variety of teams during the program. These rotations will be a mixture of internal and/or client adjacent roles.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the CIMPA-ICTP Fellowships 2026 "Research in Pairs". This fellowship supports mathematicians from developing countries by funding their visits to Europe to collaborate with a colleague.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Y Combinator Summer Fellows Grants 2025. This summer, Y Combinator will be giving grants to college students to work on their own technical projects.
Date Posted: 26 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Dag Hammarskjöld Fund Fellowship 2025 for Journalists. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Feb, 2025
Amnesty International invites applications for an 18-month part-time fellowship to explore the global phenomenon of shrinking civic space and document grassroots resistance strategies from marginalized and overlooked voices.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Are you a postdoctoral researcher passionate about tackling global challenges? Or are you a tenured professor at the University of Bonn seeking to collaborate with international scholars? Apply for the University of Bonn SDG Fellowship now!
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
The 2025 Weavership Residency Host Application offers a unique opportunity for young leaders to develop skills in “weaving”—the practice of connecting people, projects, and places to create life-affirming learning ecosystems.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Applications for the Transform Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellowship (TMACF) 2025-2026 are now open. The Transform Mid-Atlantic Civic Fellowship (TMACF) is a program geared toward engaged student leaders throughout the region. Nominations are accepted each spring for the following academic year. Each of TMA's member presidents is invited to nominate one student from their campus for the Fellowship.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the My School Votes Advisory Fellowship 2025. This fellowship is an opportunity to learn, lead, and make a lasting difference. By joining the My School Votes Advisory Fellowship, you will develop the skills required to do this work in your community, on a college campus, and beyond - all while helping to shape the future of democracy.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
The Center for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) calls for applications for the Gerda Henkel Fellowship. This program is for fundamental historical research in humanities and the social sciences. Apply now!
Date Posted: 22 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the National Association Investment Companies (NAIC) MBA Fellowship 2025-2026. The MBA Fellowship Program is a 10-month compensated Fellowship for ethnically diverse second-year MBA students who are focusing on Finance and plan to pursue a career in the alternative investment sector.
Date Posted: 22 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Metascience & Al Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025. This is a postdoctoral fellowship program for grants of up to $250,000 USD to support early career researchers in the social sciences and humanities (with particular emphasis on philosophy, sociology of science, and metascience) who are interested in building a career in understanding the implications of Al for the science and research ecosystem.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Mindcapital Founders Fellowship - Spring 2025. Mindcapital's Founders Fellowship is a 90-day startup program where African first-time founders turn promising ideas into viable tech startups, guided by experts and a supportive community.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Vital Voices Visionaries Fellowship 2025. The VV Visionaries program, a partnership between Vital Voices Global Partnership and the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund, the charitable fund of Estée Lauder, aims to support the next generation of emerging leaders who are redefining leadership in their everyday lives. Together with the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund, they aim to champion women leaders across diverse sectors, industries, and experiences who want to create positive social impact in their communities and beyond.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Youth Youth Weavership Fellowship Program 2025. This program enables participants to contribute to the creation of life-affirming futures by deepening their skills as community weavers. The Weavership is designed in partnership with the Weaving Lab, a globally renowned community of practice for weavers, founded by some of the world's leading social entrepreneurs.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the French-African Foundation Young Leaders Program 2025. The French-African Foundation is committed to shaping a new generation of African and French leaders, dedicated to fostering bold, innovative, and lasting ties between Africa and France.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
1. What is a Fellowship Program?
A fellowship program is a short-term, specialized opportunity for individuals to gain advanced training, research experience, or professional development in a specific field. Fellowships usually provide funding, mentorship, and resources to support career growth and skill-building. They are generally awarded to students, researchers, or professionals based on merit.
2. Who is Eligible to Apply for a Fellowship?
Eligibility for fellowships varies by program, but they are generally open to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or professionals with relevant experience. Some fellowships are also available to undergraduates pursuing research or specific projects.
3. What is the Difference Between Fellowships ans Regular Scholarships?
While scholarships are often awarded based on academic merit or financial need, fellowships are usually more specialized. They usually focus on research, leadership, or contributions to a specific field and may include mentorship or professional development opportunities.
4. How Long Do Fellowships Typically Last?
The duration of fellowships varies, but most last between one to three years. Some can be extended depending on the nature of the program or project.
5. Are Fellowships Only for Academic Purposes?
No, fellowships are also available for professionals in various fields such as public policy, journalism, arts, and technology. They can provide opportunities for professional development, research, or leadership training outside traditional academic settings.
6. How Competitive Are Fellowships?
Fellowships are generally highly competitive due to the prestigious nature and substantial financial support they offer. Applicants are typically evaluated based on their academic achievements, research proposals, leadership potential, and relevant experience.
7. Can I Apply for More Than One Fellowship at a Time?
Yes, you can apply to multiple fellowship programs simultaneously. However, ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and deadlines for each program. Also, check the terms and conditions for each fellowship, as some may restrict combining with others.
8. What Are Some Well-Known Fellowship Programs?
Some renowned fellowship programs include the Rhodes Scholarship, American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships, Mira Fellowship, Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and the Chevening Fellowship. There are also numerous fellowships in specific fields like the Humboldt Research Fellowship in Germany.