Fellowships

Fellowships can be some of the most valuable funding opportunities because they often provide more than a check. A fellowship may include a stipend, tuition support, research funds, travel, mentorship, cohort programming, placement with a host organization, or access to a professional network. That extra structure is useful, but it also means fit matters.

Read fellowship pages with two questions in mind. First, what does the funder want the fellow to do? Second, what kind of person is the fellowship designed to develop? A research fellowship may care about methods, publications, supervisor fit, and project feasibility. A leadership fellowship may care about public impact, maturity, service history, and a clear plan for using the network. A professional fellowship may care about work authorization, relocation, schedule, and whether your experience matches the host.

Fellowship applications usually ask for a narrative of trajectory. They want to understand what you have already done, why this opportunity is the right next step, and what changes because you receive support. Prepare a concise resume or CV, project or personal statement, recommendation strategy, writing samples if needed, and evidence that you understand the program’s mission.

The listings below prioritize current open, rolling, or upcoming fellowships where possible. Some fellowship cycles repeat yearly, so if a page looks closed, check whether the funder has posted a new cycle or newsletter notification path.