How to Get Information About Organization-Based Fellowships

Organization-based fellowships allow you to work for a particular organization for 1 to 2 years. These fellowships offer an excellent opportunity to receive training and to learn more about an organization. Follow these steps to get information on these fellowships.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Identify some organizations whose mission is important to you. Surf the Web or research at your local library. A research librarian can direct you to the right reference books. Try to identify 3 to 5 organizations that you might be interested in working for.

2. Contact the organizations and find out if they offer a fellowship in your area of expertise. Get any details about requirements, application procedures and deadlines.

3. Visit your college career office. Many organizations send announcements about fellowships to Career Services.

4. Search the Internet for fellowships. There are sites for all different specialties. If you are a recent law school graduate, PS LawNet is a good choice. The American Civil Liberties Union offers a number of fellowships as well. If your field is medicine, try the American Association for Cancer Research.

Tips & Warnings

• A fellowship generally offers you 1 or 2 years of employment at an organization, but this is no guarantee that a staff position will be available when the fellowship is complete.

Resources

• PS LawNet allows you to search for fellowships.
• The American Association for Cancer Research offers fellowships.
• The ACLU offers organization-based fellowships.