[Bilimsel Haber] FELLOWSHIP- Emerging Leaders Program, Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, Deadline Extended

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FELLOWSHIP- Emerging Leaders Program, Deadline Extended

Posted by: Amal Muhammad <AMuhammad at gc.cuny.edu>

The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society's Emerging Leaders
International Fellows Program provides leadership training through
applied research and professional mentorships for young
scholar-practitioners in the nonprofit sector. The program is open to
scholars and practitioners interested in building Third-Sector
capacity in the United States and overseas. This year's Fellows will
be selected from abroad and also from communities of color
under-represented 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.

The research topic for applicants to the 2007 Emerging Leaders
Program, including the program's Diversity Fellowship, is community
foundations. A limited number of fellowships for research on diaspora
or corporate philanthropy are also available for applicants based
outside the United States.

Please note that due to a high volume of applications received,
research proposals that address topics other than community
foundations, diaspora philanthropy, and corporate philanthropy will
not be considered.

Fellows will participate in a 3-month seminar (March 1 to May 31,
2007) on the U.S. and international voluntary sectors. Fellows are
expected to produce a 25-page research paper on their findings, which
will be presented in the seminar. They will learn about the work of
key agencies and meet with foundation and nonprofit representatives.
They will also attend selected workshops or conferences.

Each fellowship covers the cost of tuition and includes a $1,300 per
month stipend to cover living expenses. The Center will also provide
single-room dormitory accommodations with shared facilities at
International House (adjacent to Columbia University), as well as
economy round-trip air travel to and from the United States.

Tuition-based appointments may also be made, pending approval by the
selection committee. Tuition information is available upon request.

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 2007, the program will also include
two fellows from communities of color under-represented in the
grantmaking sector in the U.S.

To apply, prospective candidates should submit and 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 TOEFL scores (if English is not the first
language) 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, or diaspora or
corporate philanthropy), 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.

Please note that only research proposals that address the topics of
community foundations, diaspora philanthropy or corporate philanthropy
will be given consideration.

A cover sheet must accompany the proposal and include the following
information: name, country of origin, country of residence, date of
birth, current organizational affiliation and position, topic and
title of proposed research paper, current address, home/work/cell
telephone numbers, home/work fax numbers, and email address(es).

Two letters of recommendation are required from scholars and/or staff
members of NGOs, nonprofits or donor agencies. The letters must be
signed, printed on original letterhead, and sent directly to the
Center by the referee via post.

We strongly encourage applicants to apply online. To submit online
applications, please click here.

Applications sent via post and letters of recommendation are to be
addressed to the attention of Dr. Kathleen D. McCarthy, Director /
Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, The Graduate Center, CUNY /
365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5401 / New York, NY 10016 / USA. Electronic
submissions must be formatted for 8.5 x 11 inch paper.

The deadline for submission of applications has been extended.
Application materials must be received no later than October 1, 2006.
The selection will be made by a committee of leaders from the
voluntary sector. Awards will be announced on or before November 13, 2006.




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