Deadline: 13 June 2014
The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society’s Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program provides fellowships to participate in the leadership training. Young professional practitioners and researchers interested in strengthening community philanthropy and building capacity in local Third-sector institutions are encouraged to apply for the fellowships. The fellowship will be awarded to applicants from abroad and from the under-represented communities in the United States grant-making sector.
The 2014 program will run from 22 September to 12 December 2014. Participants will be based at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York to design and pursue an individualized research project. They will get opportunities to attend weekly seminars, explore work of key agencies and foundations, meet with nonprofit leaders and study U.S. and international community foundation models.
The fellowship covers tuition, accommodations, medical insurance, program materials, local meetings, local travel and other program-related costs.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Practitioners and researchers in the United States and overseas are eligible to apply.
- College or university degree and strong spoken and written English language skills are must.
- Applicants should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the nonprofit/NGO/grant-making field.
- Applicants must have a strong institutional base and be well-placed to implement research recommendations.
- Preference is given to candidates who are – affiliated with a community foundation or initiatives to support community philanthropy development, and those who illustrate in their proposals a clear interest in furthering the work of community foundations and strengthening the local culture of philanthropy.
Note: The deadline is for non-US citizens. Individuals living and working in the United States can submit the application any time. Application must be forwarded via online application system along with the Curriculum Vitae and Proposal.
For more information, please visit Emerging Leaders IFP and US Diversity Fellowship.
