Learn About the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Programs (fully funded!) at Nov 21 Zoom Session

Lisa Gates / / Education, Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, Postgraduate Opportunities, STEM


The University of South Carolina (USC) is hosting two Erasmus Mundus program alums for a virtual Q&A panel this Thursday. Open to interested students at all institutions.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Program Alumni Panel, November 21, 3-4:30 pm ET

Hear from Jordan Hammond (USC Class of 2020, Europubhealth+ Class of 2022) and Amanda Tregde (USC Class of 2023, IMBRSea Class of 2026) about their experiences applying for and receiving EMJM grants in public health and marine conservation.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Programs provide funding for recent grads to earn an interdisciplinary master’s in three or more European countries. From space medicine to global environment and development to animation, there’s lots of exciting opportunities to choose from. Deadlines vary by program but are typically between December and January. 

Register for the Zoom meeting here. 

Teaching Assistant Roles in Austria for 2025-26 – Apply by Jan. 15, 2025 

Heidi Greenwald / / Postgraduate Opportunities, Teaching English Abroad

The US Teaching Assistantship (USTA) Program managed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF), is now seeking applicants for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach in Austrian classrooms and serve as an ambassador of the US. This opportunity is open to US citizens (dual citizenship okay), with a completed bachelor’s degree by summer 2025 with intermediate proficiency in German. This program is administered by Fulbright but is funded differently. Register for upcoming Zoom sessions (11/21, 11/29, 12/6, 12/12 and 12/19) to learn more. Apply directly on the website by Jan. 15, 2025. 

Humanities Scholars, Present at Mackey Symposium – Abstract Due Dec. 9, 2024

Heidi Greenwald / / Uncategorized

The sixth annual Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium, hosted by Johns Hopkins University, invites undergraduate humanities scholars to present their research this spring, March 20-22 in Baltimore, MD. This is a development opportunity to share findings, enjoy a keynote with a humanities scholar, network, learn about graduate programs and research opportunities, and includes an invitation to revise presentations for potential inclusion in the Macksey Journal. Learn more on the Apply page of the symposium website or via email, ursca@jhu.edu.  Submissions – in the form of a title and abstract – are due by December 9, 2024. 

James C. Gaither Fellowship for International Affairs Seniors & Recent Grads- Internal Deadline Dec. 30, 2024

Heidi Greenwald / / Fellowships, Postgraduate Opportunities

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a think tank located in Washington D.C., seeks highly qualified college graduates for its James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program. Junior Fellows work directly with Carnegie Senior Researchers on specific projects across 12 different issue areas that are related to its core mission “to advance cooperation between nations and promote active international engagement by the United States.” Middlebury can endorse two students. Please send application materials electronically to Prof. Nadia Horning by Dec. 30, who will provide support for final applications due to the Carnegie Endowment by Jan. 15, 2025. Eligibility requirements are available on the website.

Empower Through Health’s 2025 Global Health Experiential Fellowship – Rolling Applications Accepted

Heidi Greenwald / / Fellowships, STEM, Study Abroad

During this 5-week in-person opportunity in Uganda, students will work directly under the research mentorship of Yale School of Medicine researchers Dr. Robert Rosenheck and Dr. Yang Jae Lee. This fellowship offers a unique, hands-on experience where Ugandan and American students will work alongside local health professionals to assess and address gaps in clinical and mental health care. Fellows will gain valuable insight into global health challenges, develop leadership and research skills, and engage in cross-cultural collaboration. Review the syllabus, learn more, and apply at their website: www.ethealth.org/ghef