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Are you a rising sophomore or junior passionate about making a difference in your community? Apply now for the Close the Gap Foundation Social Impact Fellowship 2025. The Social Impact Fellowship 2025 offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social impact, mentorship, and scholarships. If you're ready to build confidence, develop a social impact project, and earn valuable recognition, this program is for you!
Date Posted: 11 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Google PhD Fellowship Program 2025. The Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.
Date Posted: 11 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the FutureBUILDS NEXT Fellowship Program 2025. FutureBUILDS NEXT is a free Fellowship for Emerging Black Leaders in NonProfit Housing funded by the Government of Canada's Future Skills Centre and developed by Monumental.
Date Posted: 10 Apr, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the 2025 SBI Foundation Youth for India Fellowship for citizens of India, Nepal and Bhutan. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Apr, 2025
The Charité Center for Global Health (CCGH), in collaboration with the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence (WHO Pandemic Hub), is excited to launch its inaugural Research Fellowship Program for 2025. This initiative invites academic researchers from diverse disciplines and countries to contribute to applied global health research, focusing on priority research areas that will advance the collective understanding of pandemic and epidemic threats and better inform decision-making in health emergencies. The Fellowship is also aligned with overarching research themes.
Date Posted: 10 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Indiana University Global Philanthropy Fellowship 2025. This fellowship, with financial support from the Giving USA Foundation, supports one researcher in residence to work alongside the Global Philanthropy Indices and Giving USA research teams.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa CDC Short-term Bioinformatics Fellowship training program. Click here to learn more about thid opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the East-West Center Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 2025. Now in its second year, the Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship from the East-West Center and the Doris Duke Foundation will examine the vital connections between food security, energy systems, and leadership for the greater good.
Date Posted: 09 Apr, 2025
Past Global Changes (PAGES) announces the Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program (African Mobility Fellowship) for African early-career scientists studying past global changes. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Apr, 2025
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), in partnership with Co-Develop, invites applications for the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship for Eastern Africa 2025. This regional fellowship aims to build a new generation of journalists with the knowledge and skills to investigate and report on Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Public Goods (DPGs).
Date Posted: 07 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the National Library Digital Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) Policy Fellowship Program 2025. In this call, NIERA invites policymakers from eligible countries in West and East Africa to apply for a 6-week fellowship aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in evidence-informed policymaking. The fellowship begins with a one-week online course focused on evidence-informed policymaking.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 MIT Africa Empowering the Teachers Fellowship Programme.The MIT-ETT Program is a prestigious, teaching-focused fellowship offered by the MIT Center for International Studies (CIS) and proudly sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), and Partners.
Date Posted: 04 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Stripe Economics of AI Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme 2025. The Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship programme is one of UNFPA Ghana's flagship programmes which aligns with the organisation's mandate of ensuring that every young person's potential is fulfilled.
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
Are you an Al professional who understands how to compose prompts to get the most out of Al tools? If yes, apply for the Code for Africa (CA) Al for Good Fellowship 2025.
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Code for Africa (CfA) Al Ethics Fellowship 2025. Code for Africa (CA), through the Digitalise Youth consortium, is offering two fellowships to mid-career professionals with experience in digital governance, policy and rights who want to make an impact in Africa's Al landscape. They are seeking experts based in the Sahel, as well as neighbouring countries in West and East Africa.
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Huntington Society of Canada - Brain Canada Undergraduate Student Summer Fellowship 2025. The purpose of this fellowship program is two-fold: first, to attract the brightest young scientists into the field of Huntington disease (HD) research and secondly, to facilitate meaningful HD research to clarify the biological mechanisms underlying HD pathology.
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme 2025-27 accepts applications. Since its founding in 1963, the Scheme has matched early-career economists with government positions worldwide. Through the ODI Fellowship program, early-career economists and statisticians can work as public sector civil servants for two years in low—and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Western Balkans.
Date Posted: 29 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme 2025/2026. This Fellowship programme, launched in September 2021, is run by Professor Milner-Gulland, Tasso Leventis Professor of Biodiversity in the Department of Biology, and her team in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science.
Date Posted: 28 Mar, 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.