The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society’s Senior International Fellows Program

The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society’s invites applicant’s around the world for Senior International Fellows Program which provides a professional development opportunity for grantmakers and other community philanthropy practitioners who are decision-makers in their professions.

The program is designed to help strengthen Third-Sector capacity in countries outside the United States. Note that senior-level Third-Sector practitioners in the United States are also welcome to apply to participate on a tuition basis or with support from institutional sponsors.

Fellows are based at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York, where they design and pursue an individualized strategy paper, attend weekly seminars, explore the work of key agencies and foundations, meet with nonprofit leaders and study U.S. and international community foundation models.

Award–

Full fellowship awards cover the costs of tuition, furnished accommodations in Manhattan, local transportation and reimbursement for selected program-related costs.
Tuition-based or institutionally-supported appointments may also be made, pending approval by the selection committee.

Eligibility & Criteria-

The program is open to senior-level practitioners and decision-makers in their professions (generally over the age of 35) in the US and overseas.
Strong spoken and written English language skills are required. TOEFL scores or the equivalent may be submitted by those whose education was in a language other than English. Alternately, please provide a statement describing your facility with the English language within your professional sphere.
Candidates must have a strong institutional base and be well-placed to implement research recommendations.
Preference is given to candidates who are 1) affiliated with a community foundation or initiatives to support community philanthropy development, and 2) who illustrate in their proposals a clear interest in furthering the work of community foundations or otherwise strengthening the local culture of philanthropy.
Candidates affiliated with other institutions in the philanthropy sector who submit proposals on current trends and practices in philanthropy (other than community foundations ) may apply for consideration on a tuition basis or with financial support from individual or institutional sponsors.
A select number of applicants will receive full fellowship awards earmarked for citizens of countries other than the United States. These awards provide for tuition, travel, accommodations and reimbursement for selected program-related costs.
Application on a tuition basis or with financial support from individual or institutional sponsors is open to all, regardless of country of origin or residence. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements detailed above to be considered for participation on a tuition or sponsorship basis.
The selection of program participants will be made by a committee of leaders from the Third Sector.

Submission Deadlines