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National Association of investment Companies (NAIC) is currently accepting applications for its UP Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The UP Fellowship Program was designed to help ethnically diverse women with 7-12 years of alternative investment industry experience strategically accelerate their careers through a targeted 6-month professional development program (March – September). Recognizing the unique challenges of mid-career advancement, this program provides a tailored approach to breaking through professional barriers.
Mentorship: UP Fellows are paired with senior executive mentors from the alternative investment industry to create meaningful mentorship relationships. UP Fellows will meet with their mentors to discuss professional development for one hour a month during the 6-month program. This time can be spent asking questions, addressing challenges, exploring options for your career path and planning for your future. The meetings can take place on the phone, video conferences, or in person.
Workshops: UP Fellows will participate in a series of tactical professional development workshops designed to transform mid-career professionals into strategic leaders. These expert-led sessions focus on practical skills that drive immediate career impact, including but not limited to:
Strategic Sourcing Techniques
Relationship Capital, Building and Leveraging Professional Networks
Negotiation Strategies for High-Stakes Environments
Personal Brand Positioning in Alternative Investments
Communication Frameworks for Executive Presence
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
Stakeholder Management and Influence Strategies
Adaptive Leadership in Dynamic Investment Landscapes
AI and Emerging Technology Integration in Investment Strategy
Networking: UP Fellows will have a cohort of women amongst themselves as well as access to past participants and members to grow last professional and personal relationships with. In addition, our sponsor firms can help open door for industry connections.
Apply for National Association of investment Companies UP Fellowship Program
