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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
Mekong Thought Leadership and Think Tanks Network Program (MTT), hosted by SEI Asia, is providing six media-research collaboration fellowships (media fellowships) to selected journalists in the Mekong Region. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program 2025. The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department of State.
Date Posted: 24 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Junior and Senior Fellowships. The AIAS-AUFF Junior and Senior Fellowships are available for curiosity-driven, talented researchers from all over the world and within all research disciplines.
Date Posted: 24 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024) Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Aug, 2024
Are you a Black or African-American undergraduate student interested in pursuing a career in aerospace? The Patti Grace Smith Fellowship is now accepting applications for the Class of 2025.
Date Posted: 23 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the RWJF Health Policy Fellowship. The RWJF Health Policy Fellows program offers mid-career professionals the opportunity to participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that leadership experience to improve health equity, health care, and health policy.
Date Posted: 23 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024-2025. These fellowships support the most promising Canadian new scholars in the social sciences and humanities and assist them in establishing a research base at an important time in their research careers.
Date Posted: 22 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the British Academy Global Professorships 2024. The Academy views the Global Professorships as an opportunity for established researchers to undertake high-risk, curiosity-driven research in the humanities and social sciences in a UK research institution.
Date Posted: 22 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the British Academy Global Innovation Fellowships: The German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) 2025. The objective of the Global Innovation Fellowships is to provide opportunities to UK-based early- and mid-career researchers from across the humanities and social sciences to develop their skills, networks and careers in the creative and cultural, public, private and policy sectors to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions.
Date Posted: 22 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the CDC Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) 2025. The Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) is a 2-year paid fellowship to apply information science and technology to the practice of public health.
Date Posted: 22 Aug, 2024
Are you a leader with a vision to address the world’s most pressing challenges? Do you have an innovative idea that could transform unjust systems and help communities around the globe thrive? If so, the Echoing Green Fellowship might be your perfect opportunity. This fellowship seeks to identify and support visionary social innovators committed to creating transformative change in their communities and beyond.
Date Posted: 22 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the New America #ShareTheMicInCyber Fellows 2025. The #STMIC Fellowship at New America invests, grows, and platforms traditionally underrepresented communities in support of strengthening the nation's resilience to digital threats. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the British Academy Mid-Career Fellowships 2024-2025. Through this scheme, the Academy intends to both support outstanding individual researchers with excellent research proposals, and to promote public understanding of and engagement with the humanities and social sciences.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications are invited for the British Academy Global Innovation Fellowships: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2024-2025. The objective of the Global Innovation Fellowships is to provide opportunities to UK-based early- and mid-career researchers from across the humanities and social sciences to develop their skills, networks and careers in the creative and cultural, public, private and policy sectors to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications for the Alicia Patterson Fellowships 2024 are now open. The Alicia Patterson Foundation Program was established in 1965 in memory of Alicia Patterson, who was editor and publisher of Newsday for nearly 23 years before her death in 1963.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Climate Policy Creative Fellowship 2024. This experimental Fellowship equips creative storytellers to help policymakers make better decisions about climate change. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2024
Applications for the East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship 2024 are now open. The EAC Youth Fellowship is a prestigious initiative designed to engage and empower young people in regional integration and leadership within the East African Community (EAC). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award. This is an opportunity to gain research experience in South Africa and Canada with the NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) programme.
Date Posted: 17 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.