Eligibility
and Selection
The
program is open to practitioners and
researchers under the age of 36. Applicants
must hold a college or university
degree and speak and write English
fluently. Preference will be given
to candidates with strong ties to
a Third-Sector institution and demonstrated
research skills. Traditionally, selected
fellows are citizens of countries
other than the United States. In 2009,
the program will also include one
fellow from
communities of color under-represented
in the grantmaking sector in the U.S.
Please
note that only research proposals
for the US Diversity Fellowship are
currently being accepted. Proposals
for the US-based Diversity Fellowship
must focus on community philanthropy.
To
apply
for the US-based
Diversity Fellowship,
prospective candidates should submit
an application package consisting
of the following materials in English:
a) a résumé or curriculum
vitae identifying past and present
employment, as well as educational
experience, and including, if applicable,
a list of relevant presentations and
publications; b) a 3-5 page research
proposal that identifies a research
topic on community foundations, questions
to be addressed in the research, and
the anticipated methodology; and c)
a statement of what the applicant
seeks to accomplish during the program
and how the fellowship would enhance
career plans. Any
overseas experience should also be
described.
To
apply, prospective candidates should
click here
and follow the instructions.
Application
materials for the Diversity
Fellowship
must be received no later than
December 1,
2008. The selection will be
made by a committee of leaders from
the voluntary sector.
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