Fellowship Programs Yale Center for International & Professional Experience (CIPE) Fellowship Opportunities for Alumni of Yale College,

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1 Fellowship Programs Yale Center for International & Professional Experience (CIPE) Fellowship Opportunities for Alumni of Yale College, FELLOWSHIP RESOURCES FOR ALUMNI of YALE COLLEGE Online advice Find all kinds of fellowship application advice on the Fellowship Programs website: Receive announcements: alumni can sign up via the link above for the senior class listserv addresses. Advice from Fellowships advisers Yale College alumni who are current students of a graduate or professional school should seek fellowship advice from that institution, except in the case of fellowships requiring application through the undergraduate institution. Alumni are welcome to seek advice on any fellowship for which they must apply through Fellowship Programs (see the list below), as well as on fellowships for postgraduate study in the UK & Ireland requiring direct application. Time permitting, advisers may also be available to discuss other fellowships, including Fulbright (although priority must be given to seniors). See our website for how to make an appointment: Appointments may be via Skype or telephone. Although off- campus alumni are not expected to attend information sessions in order to secure advising appointments, advance preparation, and in particular completion of a questionnaire (found on the Make an Appointment page), is required in order to set up an appointment and to make the most of the limited advising time available. Thank you! FELLOWSHIPS FOR WHICH ALUMNI APPLY THROUGH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS (part of CIPE) *Alumni can access the Yale Student Grants Database using their Yale netid and password, even after other Yale systems are no longer accessible. Passwords may need to be updated first. Forgot your password? Go to Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellows Program Supports one year at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C. Eligible: those permitted to work in the United States; alumni may apply in the academic year following graduation, as long as they have not yet begun graduate study Campus deadline: November 23, 2015, 1pm Churchill Foundation Scholarship Supports one year of graduate study in science, mathematics, or engineering at the University of Cambridge. not yet 26 years of age Campus deadline: October 16, 2015, 1pm Mortimer Hays- Brandeis Traveling Fellowship Supports a year abroad in pursuit of an independent project in the visual and fine arts (including art history, conservation, studio art, and photography). Eligible: graduating seniors and recent graduates Campus deadline: January 29, 2016, 1pm Luce Scholars Program Supports one- year internships (along with language training) in Asia for those who have not had extensive experience in Asia. Campus deadline: September 23, 2015, 1pm Marshall Scholarships Support one or two years of study in any discipline at a university in the United Kingdom. within three years of earning their bachelor s degrees Preliminary deadline: August 4, 2015; Campus application deadline: August 20, 2015, 1pm Rhodes Scholarships Support up to three years of study in any discipline at the University of Oxford. under the age of 24, and citizens of other countries as specified by the Rhodes Trust (see website) Preliminary deadline for U.S. & Canadian applicants: August 4, 2015 Campus application deadline for U.S. & Canadian applicants: August 20, 2015, 1pm (For all other deadlines, please see website.)

2 SELECT FELLOWSHIPS ADMINISTERED BY OTHER YALE OFFICES Yale- China English Teaching Fellowship Supports two years teaching English at one of five host institutions. Deadline: December 4, 2015 (preferred), or February 5, 2016 SELECT FELLOWSHIPS REQUIRING DIRECT APPLICATION Congress- Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals Supports a year in Germany: half spent studying and half pursuing an internship in any field. and nationals Deadline: December 1, annually DAAD Graduate Study Scholarships Supports one year of study or research in Germany. Eligible: recent graduates of and current graduate students of North American universities Deadline: generally November 1, annually, but see website for details. Echoing Green Fellowship Provides start- up capital (up to $90,000) and technical assistance to help social entrepreneurs launch their for- profit or non- profit organizations in any country. Individuals or two- person partnerships may apply. Organizations must work toward solving social, environmental, economic, and/or political inequities. Special opportunities for those interested in climate issues and black male achievement. Eligible: Applicants must speak English fluently to participate in the interview process and Echoing Green conferences. Deadline: early January, annually Ford Foundation Pre- doctoral Fellowships Support up to three years of study in doctorate programs in the United States. (also: dissertation and postdoctoral fellowships) and nationals Deadline: mid- November, annually Fulbright Alumni of Yale College apply directly for the Fulbright as candidates at- large, or through their current graduate/professional school. Grants for study/research support one year of study or research abroad in any discipline. Grants for English teaching assistantships support English teaching assistantships abroad in programs designed by the host country. Special opportunities of interest to alumni include the Fulbright- Fogarty (for public health research), Fulbright- Clinton (for public policy), and Fulbright- National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship. Deadline: October 13, 2015 Gates Cambridge Scholarship Supports graduate study in any discipline at the University of Cambridge. Eligible: citizens of any country aside from the United Kingdom Deadlines: October 14, 2015 (US citizens); December 2, 2015 (non- US citizens) *Note that some departments have earlier deadlines than the Gates : History, for example, is usually October 1. German Chancellor s Fellowship Supports a year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite Eligible: citizens of Brazil, China, India, Russia, & US who received bachelor s degrees no more than 12 years ago foundation.de/web/german- chancellor- fellowship.html Deadline: September 15, annually

3 The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant for Artists Supports artists (specifically those working in a representational style in painting, sculpting, drawing, and printmaking) who are in the early stages of their careers to develop and refine their skills by awarding unrestricted grants of approximately $15,000. Eligible: those aiming to make art a lifetime career Deadline: None (applications accepted throughout the year) Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships Support up to five years of graduate study in the applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences at select universities in the United States. and permanent residents Deadline: historically, late October Immigrant Justice Corps Community and Justice Fellowships Supports two years of training and service, working with immigrants in underserved communities in New York City. Eligible: graduating seniors and recent alumni proficient in a language other than English; for Justice Fellowship: recent JDs. Deadlines: for Community Fellowships usually early March; for Justice Fellowships usually November Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) Administered by the NIH, these awards up to five years of doctoral work in the biomedical, behavioral, and health sciences. Deadline: Varies. See website for details. Kroc Fellowship NPR One- year funded fellowships based primarily at NPR headquarters in Washington D.C., though each Fellowship will include an assignment to an NPR member station. Eligible: recent graduates of any degree program npr/ /kroc- fellowship- details- and- application Deadline: December 31, annually John Lewis Fellowship Supports an intensive summer program examining race and racism, immigration, national identity, Native American issues and the relationship between civil rights and human rights in America. Open to current sophomores, juniors and seniors, and recent alumni (US citizenship not required). the- john- lewis- fellowship. Deadline: mid- February Marshall- Sherfield Fellowships Provides 1-2- year postdoctoral fellowships at a British university or research institute who will hold a PhD in a science or engineering subject by the start of the fellowship Deadline: historically, early November Mitchell Scholars Program Support one year of study in any discipline at a university in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. between the ages of 18 and irelandalliance.org/ Deadline: October 1, 2015 Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarships and Internships Provides scholarships and internships to young journalists aspiring to be foreign correspondents. Eligible: citizens of any country Deadline: December 1, annually

4 National Defense Education Program s SMART Scholarship Supports a graduate degree in a wide range of areas (including mathematics, engineering, cognitive science, biology, chemistry, and physics) at a U.S. institution and provides mentorship and summer internships. Upon degree completion, awardees are employed through the Department of Defense as civilian researchers. Deadline: usually mid- December National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships Support three years of graduate study in programs leading to doctoral degrees in science, mathematics, and engineering in the United States. There is no service or military obligation. Deadline: usually mid- December The National GEM Consortium Support doctoral study in engineering or natural sciences and master s- level study in engineering at select universities in the United States. or permanent residents from minority backgrounds fellowship- program/ Deadline: November 15, in most years National Institutes of Health Graduate Partnership Program Supports three years of PhD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences at NIH and one of the NIH university partners.. and permanent residents for MD/PhD options see esp. Deadline: variable, but usually in December; see website for details. NIH Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (Postbac IRTA/CRTA) Provides recent college graduates who are planning to apply to graduate or professional (medical/dental/pharmacy) school an opportunity to spend 1-2 years performing full- time research at the National Institutes of Health. Postbac IRTAs/CRTAs work side- by- side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. Eligible: seniors and recent alumni, U.S. citizens & permanent residents who plan to apply for graduate/professional school during their tenure in the IRTA/CRTA program Deadline: rolling; application should be made 3-6 months before hoped- for start at NIH National Physical Science Consortium Fellowships Supports up to six years of doctoral study in the physical sciences, mathematics, and related engineering fields. Deadline: November 30, annually National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships Supports up to three years of graduate study in the sciences and social sciences at a U.S. institution., nationals, or permanent residents Deadline depends on applicant s field of study & likely to be similar to last year s: October 29- November 4, 2014 New York City Urban Fellows Program Supports a nine- month internship that combines work in Mayoral offices and City agencies with a seminar series focused on urban issues and public policy. Eligible: recent alumni eligible to work in the United States (see website for details) Deadline: early January, annually Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Supports the first and second year of a master s degree program for those preparing and planning for careers in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. Deadline: mid- January, annually

5 Princeton in Africa/Asia/Latin America Offers one- year, funded, service- oriented placements, including with NGOs, for recent college graduates. Eligible: recent college graduates Deadlines: early- to mid- November, according to the program. Schwarzman Scholars Program Supports leadership development & a special one- year Master s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Eligible: graduating seniors and recent alumni from any country (as with the Fulbright: only graduating seniors need institutional evaluation but alumni are welcome to seek application advice from the Fellowships office over the summer) Deadline: October 1, 2015 (alumni apply directly; only graduating seniors require institutional evaluation) Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Provides college and grad school graduates with 6-9- month opportunities to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Supported by a salary, the fellows serve as full- time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice and attend meetings with policy experts. Many former Scoville Fellows have gone on to pursue graduate degrees in international relations and related fields and taken prominent positions in the field of peace and security with public- interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, and media. Eligible: graduating seniors and recent alumni (U.S. citizenship not required, with OPT/appropriate work permit) Deadlines: October 1, annually, for following spring term, and early January for following fall term Society for Women Engineers Scholarship Program Supports graduate study for women admitted to ABET accredited institutions in the U.S. (see website for a list) in preparation for careers in engineering or computer science. Eligible: women of any nationality Deadline: Varies, but usually in the spring. See website for details. Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans Supports new Americans in up to two years of graduate study in any discipline at universities in the United States. Eligible: green card holders, naturalized citizens, or children of naturalized citizens Deadline: November 1, 2015 USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Supports a 2- year master s degree program for those preparing and planning for careers in the USAID. Deadline: mid- January, annually White House Fellows Program One of the nation s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service, this program provides first- hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. who have completed their undergraduate education & are working in their chosen professions Deadline: January 15 in most years *Can t find what you re looking for? Try Try the great list of fellowships and other short- term postgraduate options posted by the Office of Career Strategy: year- and- short- term- post- graduate- opportunities. International students and/or students interested in Development might also like to explore Fellowship Programs Yale CIPE 55 Whitney Avenue, 3 rd floor fellowships@yale.edu tel The information in this handout is current as of August 2015.