Category: Postgraduate Opportunities

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. 

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.

FAO Schwarz Fellowship in Social Impact, Applications Open Nov 1

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Postgraduate Opportunities

The FAO Schwarz Fellowship in social impact provides graduating seniors interested in careers in social change opportunities to develop their leadership potential and professional skills.

Fellowship positions are paid, two-year experiences working at leading nonprofit organizations in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia both in direct service roles and in leading key program initiatives.

In addition to salary and benefits, Fellowships include professional development, retreats, mentoring, and cohort experiences. Six or seven new Fellowship positions are typically available each year.

Hosts are announced in early fall. Applications for the next cohort open November 1 and are due February 1. The Fellowship offers info sessions online throughout the year for interested candidates; see faoschwarzfellowship.org for more information!

NIH Bioethics Accepting Post-Bac Fellowship Applications – January 15, 2024 Deadline

Heidi Greenwald / / Fellowships, Postgraduate Opportunities, STEM

The NIH Department of Bioethics welcomes applications for fully funded two-year post-baccalaureate and post-doctoral research fellowships. Fellows are central to the activities and intellectual life of our interdisciplinary department, including weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, IRB deliberations, and other educational opportunities at NIH. They study ethical issues related to biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, health policy, population health and disparities, global health and other important issues in bioethics. They also conduct mentored research. We do not require or expect bioethics experience and encourage anyone with a strong interest to apply. Learn about eligibility, get more information, and apply online.