Fellowships for Non-U.S. Citizens

Fellowship Opportunities for Non-U.S. Citizens

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Human Rights Watch
APPLICANT STATUS: Undergraduate and graduate students
LOCATION: New York, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles
Tel: (212) 290-4700
Fax: (212) 736-1300
E-mail: hrwnyc@hrw.org
DEADLINE: October 6

Every year Human Rights Watch awards four fellowships to recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs (master's degree and above) in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines.

APPLICANT STATUS: Full-time graduate or post-graduate women
LOCATION: Varies
Tel: (319) 337-1716 ext. 60
E-mail: aauw@act.org
DEADLINE: December 1

AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents.  The duration of the fellowship is one year and awards range from $18,000 to $30,000.

Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program
APPLICANT STATUS: Practitioners and researchers under the age of 36
LOCATION: The City University of New York
Tel: (212) 817 -2010
Fax: (212) 817 -1572
E-mail: info@philanthropy.org
DEADLINE: September 30

The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society sponsors a three-month program of leadership training through applied research and professional mentorships to young scholar/practitioners working in the non-governmental organization sector globally. The Center is also offering a U.S. Diversity Fellowship to young scholars and practitioners from communities of color underrepresented in the U.S. grantmaking sector. Fellows are based at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York, where they design and pursue an individualized research project and participate in a seminar with Third-Sector leaders. Specific topical areas are chosen each year. Each fellowship covers the cost of tuition and includes a $1,300-per month stipend to cover living expenses. Housing is provided in dormitories, and roundtrip airfare provided.

Eligibility:

Have a college or university degree
Speak and write English fluently
Prefer strong ties to a Third-Sector institution and demonstrated research skills.
Non-U.S. citizens or from a community of color underrepresented in the grant-making sector in the United States

Third Millennium International Fellowship in Human Rights
APPLICANT STATUS: Graduate and undergraduate students 
LOCATION: Varies
Tel: (212) 421-5244
Fax: (212) 421-5243
E-mail: tmf.usa@verizon.net
DEADLINE: January

Through these fellowships, the Third Millennium Foundation is seeking to develop a cadre of young activists with solid understanding of and commitment to effectiveness in human rights. The fellowship offers in-depth exposure to a broad range of perspectives, situations and experiences related to human rights work. The program involves two different internship/fellowship placements, one in the home country of the fellow and one abroad. Contact the foundation for eligibility guidelines.

Rotary World Peace Fellowships
Rotary International
Tel: 847-866-3000
Fax: 847-328-8281
DEADLINE: July 1

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university or its international equivalent (based on a four-year curriculum). Rotary World Peace Fellowships offer two-year master's-level degree programs in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations at one of the seven Rotary Centers worldwide. Up to 70 scholars are selected each year to receive the 21-month scholarships that cover tuition, school fees, transportation, room and board, books and supplies, and summer internship, volunteer or research opportunities.

Eligibility:
Citizens of a country in which there is a Rotary club
Not a spouse or descendant of Rotarian
Have proficiency in a second language (including the language of the proposed host university)
Possess excellent leadership skills
Demonstrate a commitment to peace and international understanding through service, academic, or professional achievements

Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) 
APPLICANT STATUS: Early to mid-career professionals and graduate students 
LOCATION: East West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii 
Tel: (808) 944-7744 
Fax: (808) 944-7070 
E-mail: aplp@eastwestcenter.org  
DEADLINE: February 15

The APLP is a graduate certificate program designed to meet new educational and human resource needs during a time of increasing regional interdependence. During the institute, fellows gain a broad regional perspective, become knowledgeable about the critical challenges facing the region, and are trained to exercise collaborative leadership and promote cooperation toward the well being of the countries and peoples of the region. The fellowship includes a fully funded field study in Asia and the mainland United States.

Eligibility:
From the Asia Pacific region and the United States
Meet other eligibility requirements of visas and the application

Leonard Cheshire International
Email: annette.laidler@lc-uk.org

Leonard Cheshire International offers young graduates the unique opportunity to work abroad in the field of disability and development. Young people with positive energy and attitudes can make a significant difference to the global effort to combat poverty, by joining the Leonard Cheshire network and contributing to its core activities of work in the areas of inclusive education, economic empowerment and inclusive community services. Such rewarding experiences can enhance specific careers, support personal development, and influence positive changes to attitudes to disability locally and internationally.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be between 20-26 years of age; hold a university level degree (or equivalent); be able to commit yourself to a 6-9 month program abroad; have a keen interest in disability and development issues; be a healthy, motivated and experienced person; be open to new experiences and willing to attend training (including pre-departure day); and produce a write up of your experiences.

Ed Roberts Postdoctoral Fellowship in Disability Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Institute of Urban and Regional Development
316 Wurster Hall #1870
University of California
Berkeley CA 94720-1870
Cell: (510) 206-5767
Fax: (510) 643-9576
Ms. Devva Kasnitz, PhD
E-mail: devva@earthlink.net or drdevva@aol.com
DEADLINE: FEB 15 (Fellowship Period: September – May)

The program goal is to train postdoctoral and professional scholars, in any discipline, to be leaders in disability studies and rehabilitation research and mentorship. Based at the University of California, Berkeley, a San Francisco Bay Area Consortium of universities, research institutes, and disability agencies will recruit people with advanced professional degrees who want to broaden their theoretical outlook and their disability research methodological skills. The program funds three full-time, nine-month, residential Ed Roberts Postdoctoral Fellowships each year. Fellows must have health insurance or purchase it from the university.

Eligibility: All requirements for a Ph.D., MD, JD, or equivalent degree complete by the time of application. There are no restrictions on discipline, age, or citizenship. We have a strong preference for people who are within 5 years of their degree. Review Schedule: Please notify us by email as soon as possible that you intend to apply and then submit a full application in hard copy and by email.

Human Rights Advocates Program
Human Rights Advocacy and the Global Economy
Margaret Ladner, Program Director
Center for the Study of Human Rights
1108 IAB, MC: 3365
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
Tel: (212) 854-3014, Fax: (212) 854-6785
E-mail: hradvocates@columbia.edu 
Deadline: October 6

As part of the Center for the Study of Human Rights’ mission, the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) brings human rights leaders from the Global South and marginalized communities in the U.S. to Columbia University to engage national and international policymakers on impacts of the global economy on their communities
The four-month Program focuses on the following key issue areas:

• Environmental injustice
• Labor rights violations
• Abuses by multinational corporations
• Ramifications of resource extraction
• Public health crises
• Unsustainable development

Ford Foundation
Secretary
320 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 573 5000 Fax: (212) 351 3677
Email: office-secretary@fordfound.org

The Ford Foundation accepts proposals for funding in these areas of interest: urban poverty, rural poverty and resources, rights and social justice, governance and public policy, education and culture, international affairs, and reproductive health and population. People with disabilities and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Requests in foreign countries should be directed to the nearest foundation office.

Department of Fellowship and Training Program
Organization of American States (OAS)
17th and Constitution Ave. NW
Washington DC 20006
Tel: (202) 458-3000
Email: portal@iacd.oas.org

The Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development of the Organization of American States (OAS) administers one of the Western hemisphere's largest multinational fellowship and training programs. Every year, the agency provides several hundred fellowships for graduate studies and research, scholarships for undergraduate studies at universities through the region and awards for specialized, short-term training at educational institutions and training centers in member and observer states.

Li Foundation, Inc.
57 Glen Street, Suite 1
Glen Cove, NY 11542 USA
Tel: (516) 676-1315 Fax: (515) 676-2538
Email: admin@lifoundation.org
Deadline: February 1

Fellowships are available for graduate and post-graduate students from China who wish to study for one or two years in the United States. Students must be sponsored by specific organizations in China. Contact organization for details.

Future of Minority Studies (FMS) Postdoctoral Mentoring Fellowships
The FMS Project, Cornell University
GM08 Goldwin Smith Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853 USA
Tel: (607) 255-3391     Fax (607) 255-0566
Alice Cho, Coordinator
Email: fmsproject@cornell.edu
Deadline: first week of January annually

Future of Minority Studies (FMS)at Michigan and Syracuse universities offer three postdoctoral mentoring fellowships as part of the FMS national research think tank designed to facilitate discussion across disciplines on a defined set of questions concerning: the role of identity in the production of knowledges and the formation of social justice movements. Applicants must declare their interest in one of the two postdoctoral sites and in the faculty with whom they wish to arrange the mentoring relationship. Applicants must be no more than three years beyond the Ph.D.

FMS at Michigan offers one year-long postdoctoral fellowship. It is located in

• Global Ethnic Literatures Seminar
• Identities Workshop
• University of Michigan Initiative on Disability Studies 

The three programs are housed in Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan. The focus of the postdoctoral fellowship is on disability studies and/or international diversity. They invite applications from scholars working in the humanities, social sciences, and professional fields on intellectual projects in these areas. The fellowship includes a stipend of $40,000 and health benefits. Non US citizens are eligible to apply, but candidates must make all visa arrangements on their own.

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Research Scholarship for Graduate Students with Disabilities 

550 University Avenue
Toronto ON M5G 2A2 Canada
Tel: (416) 597-3422, ext. 7600
Fax: (416) 597-3031
Email: ward.lois@torontorehab.on.ca
Deadline: May 1

The goal of Canada's Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (Toronto Rehab) is to advance rehabilitation and enhance quality of life by pushing the frontiers of rehabilitation science. As a fully affiliated teaching and research hospital of the University of Toronto, Toronto Rehab advances rehabilitation knowledge and practice through research. With funding from the TD Bank Financial Group, Toronto Rehab has established an award to further the active involvement of people with disabilities in rehabilitation-related research. 

The scholarships are now tenable at the following universities:

• McMaster University
• Ryerson University
• University of Toronto
• University of Waterloo
• Wilfred Laurier University
• York University

Fields of study must relate to rehabilitation but are not limited to any particular discipline.

Award:
A scholarship for CAN$20,000 and an individual supplement to help meet special costs of attending graduate school that are incurred as a result of disability.

Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to students in good standing who show evidence of ambition to pursue a career in rehabilitation-related research. Applicants must:

• have a disability;
• plan to be enrolled in a rehabilitation-related graduate program leading to a masters or doctoral degree at one of the eligible universities;
• be supervised by an investigator at Toronto Rehab who is appointed to the School of Graduate Studies at one of the eligible universities

Applications are encouraged from international students. International students must be admitted to one of the eligible universities through the normal academic procedures. Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a non-Canadian university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must meet the English Facility requirements of the university to which they are applying.

Other Opportunities

For more fellowships resources, click here.

Check the National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange's extensive list of financial resources.

Check U.S. Department of State opportunities.

IIE has a directory, "Funding for United States Study" with over 500 hundred grant and scholarship listings for international students applying for study in the U.S. The directory is available for purchase at http://www.iiebooks.org/

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