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The SCAR Fellowship Programme is designed to encourage the active involvement of early-career researchers in furthering our understanding of Antarctica. The Fellowships enable early-career researchers to join a project team from another country, opening up new opportunities and often creating partnerships that last many years and over many Antarctic research seasons. Applications are now open for this fellowship.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the CFJ Waging Justice for Women Fellowship Program 2025. The fellowship is a new effort to empower the next generation of feminist lawyers to advance rights for women & girls in their communities.
Date Posted: 22 Jul, 2024
The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) announces a research fellowship with a focus on Africa. The fellowship is available through WCRP’s new Global South Fellowship program. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) Fellowship 2025-2026. The Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) Fellowship is a 12-month, NIH-supported, mentored training in global health research designed to address health inequities and improve population health. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the L'Oréal UNESCO for Women in Science Egypt Young Talents Program 2024. The L'Oréal UNESCO For Women in Science Egypt Young talents program fellowships aims to promote the participation of young women in science coming from Egypt.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the WomenLeaders India Fellowship 2024-2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Woodrow Wilson International Center Fellowship Program 2025- 2026. Through an international competition, the Center offers 9-month residential fellowships. The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 McKinsey & Company Young Leaders Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Are you an early career scientist with ground-breaking ideas and a passion for research? The University Research Fellowship (URF) program by the Royal Society offers a unique opportunity to support the next generation of research leaders. This scheme is for outstanding scientists who are in the early stages of their research career and have the potential to become leaders in their field.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the National Humanities Center Fellowship Program 2025-2026. A fellowship year at the National Humanities Center is an opportunity to make significant progress on scholarly projects, socialize and share ideas with other scholars, and be reinvigorated by a hiatus from the regular demands of academic life for time spent in deep thought and reflection.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Big Ten Academic Alliance Smithsonian Fellowship. The goal of the program is to identify current students from Big Ten Academic Alliance universities who have been admitted into doctoral candidacy and satisfied all requirements except completion of dissertation.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Smithsonian Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowships in Conservation of Museum Collections Program are now open. This program offers opportunities to conduct research and gain further training in the conservation of museum collection objects. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
The Smithsonian Institution (SI) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biodiversity Genomics promotes collaborative research in these fields involving comparative genomic approaches such as phylogenomics, population genomics, metagenomics or transcriptomics, and have a component that involves significant bioinformatics analysis. Applications for this opportunity will open in August 2024.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP). The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers opportunities for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2025. The program targets young talented African nationals who are completing or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank's work.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
The Mid-Career Fellowships are designed to support exceptional individual researchers with excellent research proposals and to promote public understanding and engagement with the humanities and social sciences. Applications are now open for this fellowship.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2024/2025 are now open. The Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are for mid-career professionals from low - and middle-income countries to spend a period of time at a UK host organisation working in their sector for a programme of professional development.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2024/2025. The programme is for young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 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.