Information Controls Fellowship Program

 Deadline: February 28, 2025

What is the opportunity? 

The Information Controls Fellowship Program (ICFP) funds research investigating how governments in targeted regions restrict information flow, limit open internet access, and deploy censorship, thereby undermining human rights and democratic principles. Research focused on mitigating these threats is also encouraged.

Excellence Master Fellowships at University of Geneva's Faculty of Science

Deadline: 28 Feb, 2025

What is this opportunity? 

The University of Geneva's Faculty of Science is a renowned international research institution at the forefront of scientific discovery. Its diverse research spans numerous disciplines, including astronomy, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, pharmaceutical sciences, earth sciences, and environmental science. The Faculty is home to two National Centres of Competence in Research funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SwissMAP and Planets), and participates in numerous European research projects. Its Master's programs provide excellent training for both academic and professional careers in fields like industry, teaching, scientific administration, communication, and media. These programs are taught entirely in English, or in a combination of English and French (see individual program descriptions). With support from external partners, the Faculty of Science offers an Excellence Fellowship program for outstanding and highly motivated students seeking a Master of Science degree in one of its disciplines. Selection for these fellowships is based on academic excellence.

2025-2027 Reporting Fellowship

Deadline: 19 Feb 2025

What is this opportunities? 

In Washington, D.C., the American Journalism Institute (AJI) stands apart. This non-profit educational organization is dedicated to training the next generation of political journalists, and its new publication, NOTUS, is central to that mission. Each September, AJI welcomes a cohort of early-career reporters to D.C. for a two-year, paid fellowship ($60,000 annually). Fellows learn from the nation's top journalists in classroom settings and gain invaluable practical experience writing for NOTUS. They work alongside seasoned reporters and editors, covering the intersection of politics, policy, and government.

Bold Movers - Cohort 2 - 2025 - Application

Deadline: February 28, 2025

What is the opportunity? 

Our world faces unprecedented challenges: the climate crisis, pervasive racial injustice, gender-based violence, widening economic divides, and more.  Women are essential to solving these problems, both locally and globally. For over 25 years, Vital Voices Global Partnership has invested in women leaders tackling these very issues.  We've cultivated a network of 20,000 changemakers spanning 184 countries, all working to create a more equitable world.