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The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to university sophomores and juniors (US Citizens, US Nationals, and Permanent Residents) dedicated to leadership and public service in either of two areas:
The application deadline to be considered for Penn’s nomination is February 10, 2020. Interested students should contact Lauren Orr at CURF for access to the online application and for Udall Scholarship advising. A sample application is available here.
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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute is pleased to announce that applications for The CHOP Research Institute Summer Scholars Program (CRISSP) will open on December 2nd. CRISSP is a competitive 10-week summer internship designed to educate and train future leaders in pediatric healthcare with opportunities in basic, translational, clinical, and behavioral research. Sophomores, juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.3 overall GPA and an interest in research related to child health and wellness are eligible. Students typically under-represented in research are especially encouraged to apply. Twenty-five students will be selected. All participants will have multiple opportunities for clinical shadowing and broad exposure to biomedical research careers. Students receive a $5,000 stipend and free housing in local dorms. Need-based travel awards may be requested and will be distributed based on availability. The application deadline is January 31, 2020.  We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2020 Environmental Fellows Program is now open! The Environmental Fellows Program is a nationally competitive summer fellowship program for masters and doctoral students that seeks to place students traditionally underrepresented in the environmental field and those committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in summer fellowships with environmental foundations and their grantees.
Deadline to apply is February 1, 2020. The Environmental Fellows Program involves: · A 12-week fellowship at either an environmental grantmaking foundation, or at one of their grantees. Past placement sites include: Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment; Appalachian Voices; Natural Resources Defense Council, New England Grassroots Environment Fund, the Erb Family Foundation and many more! · A stipend of $11,000 plus a travel allowance for participating fellows. · Participation in the Environmental Grantmakers Association Fall Retreat. · Fellows work on a variety of environmental issues including but not limited to: environmental health, energy justice, marine conservation, transit solutions, food justice, and more! · Fellowship placement sites are available across the country in both major cities and rural locations. Some of our past placements have been located in: The Greater Boston area, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco and Richmond Va. · Fellows receive training in: diversity, equity, and inclusion; institutional culture; and professional development. Please also share this opportunity (and the attached flyer) with any graduate students who have an interest in exploring the world of environmental grantmaking/philanthropy and/or are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the environmental field. We will host an informational webinar on Wednesday November 20, 2019 from 3-4pm EST if you would like to learn more. Please RSVP here. Details and link will be sent to those able to join as the date gets closer. You can also visit https://efp.seas.umich.edu/ to learn more/apply or feel free to contact M'Lis Bartlett or Victoria Loong at seas-efpoffice@umich.edu or 734-936-0900. Interested in making an impact on your community and the nation? Want to work on public policy with the people making it happen every day, explore new ways to apply your expertise, expand your network and grow as a leader? Apply today for CHCI's D.C.-based immersive Fellowship Programs!
Start Your Application! Public Policy Fellowship Program Paid Fellowship for College Graduates Recent college graduates who earned their bachelor’s degree within two years of the program start date can take advantage of this paid nine-month fellowship, which opens doors for talented young Latinos interested in a career in public policy and improving people’s lives. Fellowship openings include our general Public Policy Fellowships and STEM Public Policy Fellowships. Click here for more on our current openings. Focus Area: All Majors Location: Washington, D.C. Benefits: Round-trip airfare, stipend, health insurance and public transportation benefits are included. Dates of Participation: August 31, 2020 – May 28, 2021 Application Deadline: January 15, 2020 Visit the Public Policy Fellowship Program, Eligibility & Program Details and FAQs pages for more information. Graduate Fellowship Program Paid Fellowship for Master's and JD Recipients Designed for exceptional emerging Latino leaders who want to immerse themselves in a specific public policy area, this paid nine-month fellowship will provide valuable work experience, access to powerful Latino change-makers, and a chance to showcase your public policy knowledge on Capitol Hill. Click here for more on our current fellowship openings. Focus Area May Include: Education, Energy, Housing, Health, Nutritional Health Location: Washington, D.C. Benefits: Round-trip airfare, stipend, health insurance and public transportation benefits are included. Dates of Participation: August 31, 2020 – May 28, 2021 Application Deadline: January 15, 2020 Visit the Graduate Fellowship Program, Eligibility & Program Details and FAQs pages for more information. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is currently advertising 1 vacancy announcement for a Pathways Intern opportunity for students working toward a Master’s degree. Preferred majors include, but are not limited to: Master in Business Communication, Master in International Business and Policy, Master in Business Analytics, Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management, Master of Business & Science, Master in Marketing, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Finance, Master in Management, Master of Human Services, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Organizational Development, Master in Computer Science, Master in Information Systems, Master in Information Technology Management, Master in Project Management, Master in Education Administration, Master in Education Leadership, Supervision, Curriculum Development, Master in Public Administration, Master of Public Affairs, Master of Nonprofit Organizations.
Qualifications: Starting GS grade levels are determined by education level completed: - For GS-7: Completion of 4 academic years of study (or all the requirements) for a bachelor's degree and accepted into a master's program. - For GS-9: Completion of 1 academic year of master's level education or acceptance into a Doctoral program An academic year of Master's level education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 academic year of full-time study. This determination is made based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours will be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. The student must have at least one year remaining in their studies based on the hire date and before completing your degree requirements. The expected completion date that the student enters in the NASA Supplemental Questionnaire will be used in making this determination. If selected, the student will serve a trial period for the duration of the Intern appointment. This appointment does not confer eligibility for conversion to a permanent appointment. However, this appointment may be extended. The student will be considered for the highest grade for which they qualify. Please distribute this email to other interested individuals within your University/College system. We hope to have a wide distribution of this information to ensure we have a diverse applicant pool. I hope you consider applying! NASA Pathways Intern - Student Trainee (Administrative) (Click here) The Office of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Engagement (Code 160), is seeking an intern that will provide administrative and programmatic support for new and current education projects, activities, data management, program analysis, grants management, and reporting requirements to engage and increase underrepresented and underserved participation in NASA STEM Engagement opportunities. Center: Goddard Space Flight Center Location: Greenbelt, MD Salary: GS-7 to GS-9 ($47,016 to $74,759 / Per Year) Open Period: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 to Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Apply Online (Click here) Through the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, DC offers 11-13 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors (as well as individuals who graduated during the past academic year & have not begun graduate study). Gaither Junior Fellows work as research assistants to Carnegie’s senior scholars in the following fields:
Applicants must submit a complete application to the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) by November 30, 2019 in order to be considered for nomination. The University of Pennsylvania can nominate up to two candidates annually. Please encourage undergraduates in the class of 2020 or 2019 who you think would make an excellent Junior Fellow to consider applying! ** Furthermore, a representative from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace will be visiting campus THIS THURSDAY (10/31) at 1:30pm for an information session at Perry World House, which your students may be interested in attending: Pursuing a Career in the Think Tank and Public Policy World Interested in working with experts committed to making an impact on public policy? Wish to work for an organization that is a catalyst for change on important world issues? Then, consider working at a think tank. The mission of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is to advance peace through analysis, fresh policy ideas, direct engagement and collaboration with policy decision makers. Think tanks are research organizations that hire researchers, fundraisers, communications/public affairs professionals, and administrators. Come to an on-campus information session with the Carnegie Endowment and learn about public policy and why it matters, how think tanks and other policy institutions make an impact, and the Carnegie Endowment’s mission and career opportunities. Please register here to attend this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carnegie-endowment-for-international-peace-think-tank-policy-careers-tickets-79021821395 Grant and Scholarship Opportunities Available
The following are grant and scholarship opportunities available. Click the links below for application criteria. Oct. 2019
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