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Fellowships

Sounds important, right? It is! A fellowship can be your chance to develop research in a particular field and get paid! While they are very competitive, fellowships look great on résumés or curriculum vitae (CV’s), especially if you want to go to graduate school.

 

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Fellowships are…

  • A type of grant based on your field of study.
  • Available to students or mid-career study in a specific field.
  • Are typically paid by a university, independent organization, or federal group.
  • An opportunity that can last between a few weeks and a few years.

A fellowship can include

  • Researching a specific issue, organization, or project.
  • Working as an apprentice to a high-level professional.
  • Field placement working on various short-term projects.
  • Expanding leadership within a group.
  • Studying abroad.
  • Advancing fluency in a foreign language.

The benefits of a fellowship

  • Use the skills you’ve learned in school and apply them to work in your field.
  • Explore and test out career options to decide what is best for you.
  • Gain experience and skills that will help expand your résumé.
  • Learn about the possibility of available job opportunities after completion.
  • Make connections with others in your field and gain references.
  • Develop research, leadership, and training skills.