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The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal) invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship Programme, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This prestigious initiative is designed to train the next generation of African leaders in genomics, diagnostics, vaccine development, and biotechnology innovation.
Date Posted: 03 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship. This fellowship is a joint initiative with Richard and Susan Hayden. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing.
Date Posted: 01 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship. This fellowship is a joint initiative with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing.
Date Posted: 01 Mar, 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 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 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
Are you an ambitious young African professional seeking to enhance your leadership and innovation skills? The Young Innovation Leaders (YIL) Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications!
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Harvard T.H. Chan Health Coverage Fellowship 2025. Hosted by the Center for Health Communication at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Health Coverage Fellowship is designed to help journalists like you do a better job covering critical public health issues. The fall program, which is entering its 24th year, brings thirteen journalists from across the country to Boston for an intensive nine days and nights of training.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Chevening Western Balkans Cyber Security Fellowship 2025-2026. The Chevening Western Balkans Cyber Security Fellowship is aimed at mid-career professionals with demonstrable leadership potential in the field of cyber security or cyber policy in the Western Balkans. The fellowship is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The fellowship is delivered at Cranfield University, at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom (Shrivenham Campus).
Date Posted: 29 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 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 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
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 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 Eisenhower Fellowships USA Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2,025 Women Techsters Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Applications for the Anthony Lester Fellowship 2025-2026 are now open. Inaugurated in 2024, the Anthony Lester Fellowships support lawyers or law students who would like to undertake practical fieldwork in human rights and the rule of law outside of their country of residence. These fellowships enable lawyers and law students early in their careers to work on a project that helps effect practical change and are designed for those who may not otherwise have this opportunity.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Journalists worldwide are invited to apply for the World Press Institute (WPI) Fellowships 2025. Learn more about this fellowship here.
Date Posted: 03 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.