Finding a Fellowship
Are you interested in public service, leadership (nationally, internationally or within your community), international development, foreign service, teaching English abroad, advanced research, residency at a major research library or museum, national intelligence and security fields, or study abroad? Do you have a dream country you want to visit, an independent research project you want to conduct, or graduate school plans in another country or in fields connected with law, policy formation, governance, teaching or STEM?
Fill out the Fellowships Interest Form so we can have an understanding of the potential opportunities you may want to explore!
There are so many opportunities for undergraduates and graduates alike! Explore the list below and connect with us at [email protected] with any questions or if you're interested in pursuing an opportunity.
Find Opportunities! Explore the searchable database - and email [email protected] to set up a time for a chat about fellowships (in person or via zoom).
Non-GVSU Fellowship and Research Internship Databases
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign: a filterable grad/prof scholarships database
ProFellow.com - Fellowships, Awards, Fully Funded PhD and Master’s Programs (includes 'university-specific' fellowships - fellowships available to admitted graduate students at specific university - i.e., the Hesburgh Fellowship at the University of Notre Dame)
Rural Philanthropy Fellowship Opportunities - Ralph C. Wilson, Jr Foundation (great Michigan-specific opportunities)
Zintellect - Climb Higher | Zintellect.com provides listings of internships, experiential learning opportunities, academic fellowships and scholarships funded by government and private sector organizations. (absolutely key for STEM opportunities)
STEM Internships and Fellowships - ORISE (also a fabulous resource for STEM opportunities, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate - the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education - Department of Energy)
Pathways To Science | Increasing Diversity in STEM (another great resource for summer research internships and more)
Erasmus Mundus Catalogue - European Education and Culture Executive Agency - Masters programs (many interdisciplinary - from international humanitarian action to dance and the arts to many STEM fields) pursued across two partner universities. Application timelines are between October and January for the following academic year, depending on the university and program selected.
Fellowships
Name
UNA-USA Fellowship
Theme/Discipline
General; International Relations and Service; Government, Public Policy,
and Political Science; Peace and Social Justice; Environmental Studies
Modality
Fellowship
Description
The United Nations Association of The United States of America are seeking to engage a diversity of stakeholders interested in pursuing internships with the United Nations anywhere in the world. The issues on the United Nations’ agenda are as diverse as the careers they offer. For those who acquire an unpaid internship with the UN, you might be eligible to receive up to $13,000 in financial support through the UNA-USA Fellowship Initiative.
Current and previous Fellows have served UN internships in a wide range of UN agencies and offices, some of which include the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the United Nations Information Center (UNIC), the Department of Global Communications (DGC), the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS), United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). To receive the UNA-USA Fellowship, applicants must have already secured an internship with a UN agency prior to applying. Please visit here for a comprehensive list of internship opportunities within the United Nations.
Awards are based on eligibility requirements and the availability of funding. While there’s no hard deadline, we encourage you to apply at least one month prior to the start of your internship program. Once accepted as a fellow, you’ll receive a stipend to cover up to four months of living expenses during the internship. And yes; that means any living expense – from utilities and rent to food and transportation. All stipends are yours to spend at your own discretion. The UNA-USA Fellowship Initiative aims to diversify the applicant pool for United Nations and global agency employment. We encourage Americans interested in these careers to apply.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be an undergraduate senior, an undergraduate who has received their bachelor’s degree within one year of graduation (recent graduate), or a first-year master’s student
- Must be affiliated with an accredited institution from the United States of America and within the United States of America. Applicants are deemed ineligible if they are attending a university outside of the United States, or have received a degree from a foreign college
- Must secure an unpaid internship with the UN or its affiliated agencies PRIOR to applying for the fellowship
- Must demonstrate financial need
Find more specifics on the application and requirements here!
There is no hard application deadline, but it is encouraged that you apply at least one month prior to the start of your internship program.
Website
https://unausa.org/programs/fellowship/