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
Applications are open for the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program 2026. The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program is designed to bring together the many diverse industries and professions that influence health and well-being including, but not limited to: art, law, business, academia, medicine, government, journalism, social enterprise, research, media, housing, and health care delivery.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Greenough Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2027 Mark Wainberg Fellowship Programme. The Mark Wainberg Fellowship Programme, sponsored by the IAS, improves health services by training HIV physicians in Africa and Asia-Pacific to provide care that is tailored to various client groups, with a particular emphasis on stigma-free services.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the African Epidemic Service (AES) Fellowship Programme 2025. Africa CDC has developed a continental African Epidemic Service (AES), an elite workforce hosted and directed by the African Union. The African Epidemic Service has three tracks namely, Epidemiology, Laboratory Leadership and Public health informatics.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
The Reham al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship (RAF) invites talented young journalists from developing countries and economies in transition to apply for the 2025 programme. The four-week programme will take place in September and October 2025.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Spring Writing Fellowship 2025. The Spring Writing Fellowship (SWF) is a FREE and intensive 6-week online mentorship program for developing Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, and South African writers with great potential and willingness to learn.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
Applications for the NATO Association of Canada Volunteer Junior Research Fellowship are processed on a rolling basis. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2027 AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the SW Black Feminism Initiative Graduate Fellowships 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 WIPO (Patent Cooperation Treaty) PCT Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts Fellowship 2025. The Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts Fellowship is a transformative programme designed to connect and support visionary leaders of arts organisations driven by community engagement and social change across Europe. This unique opportunity provides a collaborative space to strengthen your organisation, enhance your professional development, and drive impactful advocacy efforts.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Royal Society Industry Fellowship 2025/2026. The Industry Fellowship is part of the Royal Society's wider Science and Industry Programme, which strives to promote the value and importance of science by connecting academia, industry and government.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Christian Boulin Fellowships. The Christian Boulin Fellowships support travel and accommodation costs for young scientists visiting facilities at the EMBL sites, so they can learn and use the latest scientific techniques and advance their research projects
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for EMBL CPP Fellowships for scientific visitors. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the WIPO PCT Fellowship Program for Graduate Students 2025. The PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) Translation Division of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) organizes a Fellowship Program for assistant terminologists, translators, post-editors, translation technologists, and technical specialists, with the aim of providing training and on-the-job experience at an international organization.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Feb, 2025
The Global Connect Fellowship (GCF) 2025 accepts applications from international Bachelor’s and Master’s students. It offers an opportunity for outstanding students to experience an intensive research period at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
Date Posted: 12 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Nigeria Malaria Modelling Fellowship (MMF) 2025. The Nigeria Malaria Modelling Fellowship (MMF) is an initiative to build the mathematical modelling capacity of public health professionals in Nigeria. The Fellowship will expose participants to a comprehensive curriculum that includes core modelling content, in-depth knowledge of malaria epidemiology including transmission dynamics, and adjunct modules crucial to enhancing their careers and equipping them with in-demand modelling competence.
Date Posted: 12 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Columbia Global Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program 2025-2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 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.