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Applications are open for the Peking University Boya Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025. This opportunity is open to outstanding researchers of all nationalities, who are under the age of 35 and have obtained their PhD within the past three years,
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
Are you a journalist with a great idea for a high-impact story that "Follows the Money" but few resources to get it done? If yes, applications are open for the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism - Spring 2025. Apply for this fellowship and get a chance to receive a grant of up to $15,000 for your project.
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Action Canada Fellowship 2025/2026. The Action Canada Fellowship is a unique opportunity to discover Canada, upgrade your understanding of public policy, refine your leadership skills and build a network of other dedicated leaders. Each year, they select Fellows from a wide variety of backgrounds -both personal and professional- who want to have a significant impact on how public policy is made in their communities and across Canada.
Date Posted: 27 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Code for Africa (CfA) African Academy for Open Source Investigation (AAOSI) Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Bridge Leadership Foundation Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Women Innovators & Leaders Development (WILD) Women’s Global Leadership Forum. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
The West African Research Association (WARA) is pleased to announce researching funding and support for young West African scholars through its West African Scholar Mobility Fellowship (WASMF) Program 2025.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Tarbell Al Journalism Fellowship 2025. The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year program for early-career journalists interested in covering artificial intelligence. Fellows secure a 9-month placement at a major newsroom, participate in an 10-week study group covering Al governance & technical fundamentals, and attend a week-long journalism summit in San Francisco. Apply now!
Date Posted: 24 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the South Park Commons (SPC) Founder Fellowship Spring 2025. SPC's Founder Fellowship helps entrepreneurs start a venture-scale company by targeting support at the "-1 to 0" idea stage. They give founders their first outside investment, help them ideate and iterate to a viable product, find early customers, and assist in raising funding from the best VCs in the world. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Emerson Coleman Fellowship Program 2025. The ECF is an exciting, immersive four-month training opportunity for five college students to take a deep dive into the world of television programming and production. Fellows gain invaluable hands-on learning through a paid internship at a partner television station. The internship not only enhances professional skills but also opens doors to networking and future career opportunities in the industry. Apply now!
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Information Controls Fellowship Program 2025. The Information Controls Fellowship Program (ICFP) cultivates research, outputs, and creative collaboration on topics related to repressive internet censorship and surveillance.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the UNIDIR Women in Al Fellowship 2025. This is designed as a capacity-building intervention that endows women diplomats with up-to-the-minute knowledge of the policy, legal and technical aspects of Al, including its gendered implications. Apply now!
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 National Health Fellows Programme. The National Health Fellows Programme is an initiative approved by HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, aimed at transforming primary healthcare in Nigeria. It seeks to upgrade existing healthcare centres and construct over 8,800 new centres across all local government areas. The programme prioritizes accessible and qualitative healthcare delivery and introduces new social accountability mechanisms.
Date Posted: 21 Jan, 2025
The InteRussia team is calling for applications for the InteRussia scientific and research fellowship for non-Russian specialists in international relations, political science, and regional studies. Apply now!
Date Posted: 21 Jan, 2025
Are you an undergraduate student interested in STEM fields? Are you curious about projects in computer science, AI, or engineering? The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) 2025 program invites highly motivated undergraduate students worldwide to conduct summer research under INSAIT faculty mentorship. Modeled after prestigious programs at MIT, Caltech, and ETH Zurich, SURF provides hands-on experience in cutting-edge research.
Date Posted: 20 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Amnesty International Digital Forensics Fellowship. If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 18 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme. The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme 2025-2026. The Journalist Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute is one of the world's leading schemes for practising, mid-career journalists to take some time out from their day jobs to explore journalism in depth. Click here to find out if you are qualified for this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025. Jointly organized by the UNU and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is designed to provide promising, highly qualified young researchers with the opportunity to conduct advanced research in sustainability under host researchers at domestic universities and research institutions across Japan in cooperation with UNU-IAS.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the TechForward Policy Fellowship 2025 for Africans. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Jan, 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.