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Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowships. The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program and to take advantage of the opportunity to engage actively in the Center’s national mission.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Louisville Institute Grant 2025 for Researchers. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Ready to take your climate advocacy to the global stage? Climate Tracker Asia and the Institute for Youth in Climate Diplomacy (ICD) are on the lookout for passionate young leaders to join their Southeast Asian Youth in Climate Diplomacy Fellowship Program. This is your chance to make waves in climate diplomacy and represent your country at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan!
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Smithsonian Resilience and Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025. Through the Resilience and Sustainability Fellowship, the Smithsonian seeks to support up to five post-doctoral fellows as they conduct independent research in support of the Smithsonian's goals to understand and expand resilience.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the MFWA DPI Journalism Fellowship Phase II. The fellowship seeks to host a cohort of 60 experienced journalists from Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Princeton in Africa Fellowships. Fellowships are open to graduates of U.S.-accredited colleges & universities.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Halcyon Health Fellowship 2025. The program will bring together entrepreneurs from across the United States, empowering them to improve physical and mental healthcare outcomes and reduce barriers to quality, affordable healthcare.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship 2025. The program will bring together entrepreneurs from across Africa, empowering them to address climate resilience and food security.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the DMV Climate Innovation Fellowship 2025. The program will bring together entrepreneurs from across DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV), empowering them to address climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 APSA MENA Workshop Fellowship. The workshop is part of a multi-year effort to support political science research among early-career scholars in the MENA region and to strengthen research networks linking Arab scholars with their colleagues overseas.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 CAPSI-Mastercard Foundation PhD Fellowship. The aim of the PhD fellowship is to provide opportunities for young African doctoral students registered in African universities to participate in research on non-profit organisations and their contributions to African economies.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowships 2025. The MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowship supports freelance and staff journalists associated with U.S. local/regional newsrooms in developing a high-impact news project that reports on how climate change and/or the shift to a low-carbon economy relates to local communities and regions, in a way that centers local messengers, values, and priorities.
Date Posted: 29 Aug, 2024
KAUST—King Abdullah University of Science and Technology accepts fellowship applications from international students in Saudi Arabia. Students can apply to this program and earn the KAUST Fellowship.
Date Posted: 29 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the John G. Bene Fellowship 2024. The Bene fellowship, a bequest from the estate of John G. Bene, is offered annually to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada pursuing master's or doctoral studies at a Canadian university.
Date Posted: 28 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Pulitzer Center Teacher Fellowship 2024: Making Connections to Global Health Stories. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Aug, 2024
ICAS:MP is offering short-term fellowships for the year July 2025 - June 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training. TWAS offers fellowships to young scientists in developing countries to enable them to spend three to 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own.
Date Posted: 27 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Kohli Fellowship for Sociology 2025. The Kohli Fellowship for Sociology offers researchers a two-year research stay at a prestigious research institution to engage in a new research project, to advance publications, and to develop research collaborations.
Date Posted: 26 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Climate Parent Fellowship 2025. The Climate Parent Fellowship aims to support key organizers of parent-led, intergenerational, or family-focused climate engagement work across the globe.
Date Posted: 26 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Commonwealth Caribbean Cyber Experts Fellowship 2024. The fellowship is a unique platform for cybersecurity experts from Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean to exchange knowledge, foster partnerships and influence the policy work of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Date Posted: 26 Aug, 2024
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.