Category: Postgraduate Opportunities

Considering a Master of Public Policy? Join this Webinar to Learn about the St. Andrews Program – Oct. 1, 6 pm ET

Heidi Greenwald / / Postgraduate Opportunities, Study Abroad, UK

David Jaeger, Professor of Economics at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, will host a virtual information session on October 1, 6:00pm ET, to connect with students about the school’s new one-year Master of Public Policy program. 

The defining characteristic of the program is a focus on policy analysis and causal inference, with coding in Python and integrating generative AI as a coding tool. The degree is open to all interested students with a B+ or above GPA, regardless of undergraduate major.

St Andrews will offer a 10% discount to students who commit to the program this fall in this inaugural year.

NOTE: If you’re unable to make the session and/or have questions before or after the session, contact Dr. Jaeger at: david.jaeger@st-andrews.ac.uk.

The Zoom link is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87076396772?pwd=1fSyjQipbOPaLAo7RYxElcbU6XlAul.1

Princeton in Asia Fellowship Competition Now Open

Heidi Greenwald / / Fellowships, Postgraduate Opportunities, Study Abroad

Princeton in Asia (PiA) fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive work fellowships in host organizations and communities. Rising seniors and recent graduates from any university are eligible to apply until November 1, 2025.

We invite potential applicants to learn more about the program and application process through an upcoming webinar: Applicant Webinar 3: September 26th at 12 PM EDT

Applicants may schedule a one-on-one meeting with PiA staff during office hours through September 30. 

Study and Work in Germany with the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX), Deadline Nov. 1

Heidi Greenwald / / Postgraduate Opportunities, Study Abroad

The CBYX for Young Professionals is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 program year. This year-long fellowship, funded by the German Bundestag (parliament) and the U.S. Congress, provides participants the opportunity to study and work in Germany. 

Eligibility: U.S. citizens, 18.5 – 24 years old, a high school diploma, and clear career goals and some work experience in their desired career field. German knowledge or a college degree are not required. Click here to learn more. 

As a first step, interested applicants should request an application here.

Once accepted, 65 young professionals from the U.S. will spend August 2026 – June 2027 in Germany attending language school, taking university or trade/technical classes, and completing an internship in their prospective career field. We seek applicants whose professional and educational ambitions would benefit from a year in Germany. 

There will be an informational webinar for potential applicants on Tuesday, September 23 at 2:00 pm EDT (register here).  

Interested in Teaching? Apply to the Mississippi Teacher Corps

Heidi Greenwald / / Postgraduate Opportunities

The Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) program at the University of Mississippi provides training and licensure for non-education majors who wish to teach grades 7-12.

Benefits:

·  Full scholarship for a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Mississippi (covers all tuition, books, and fees)

·  Job placement in a Mississippi public school with full salary and benefits from the school district

·  Class A teaching license in Mississippi

·  Summer stipend to help cover moving and incidental expenses

·  Free on-campus housing during the summer training program

·  Mentoring and support from the MTC administration, second-year teachers, and alumni

Application deadlines for the 2026 application cycle:

·  November 15: Early acceptance (decision sent by January 1st)

·  February 15: Preferred deadline

·  April 15: Final deadline Learn more about MTC by emailing mtc@olemiss.edu and visiting the Mississippi Teacher Corps website.

August Notes for Fulbright and Watson Applicants

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Postgraduate Opportunities, Teaching English Abroad

It’s August (gasp!) and this is usually a time when I get questions from students and alumni wanting to apply for a Fulbright or Watson fellowship. Below are some frequently asked questions about applying for Watson or Fulbright fellowships. Read on–and read carefully! It is long.

How do I speak with Dean Gates? Check out go.middlebury.edu/appt  for open appointments. You can also email me with good dates/times (M-F, 9am-5pm ET only).   Appointment hours for Sept. will be posted later in August. 

I missed the preliminary deadline for Watson or Fulbright. Can I still apply?
Yes, you can! The HARD deadlines coming up are Middlebury’s internal deadlines:

  • Thursday 9/4/25 at noon for Watson
  • Wednesday 9/10/25 at noon for Fulbright

We strongly encourage Fulbright applicants to complete the August 15 tasks in MiddApply with drafts of their essays–this will ensure you receive feedback before the internal deadline.

I’m just thinking about applying for a Watson or Fulbright right now. How do I get started?
Review the information and directions at go/fulbright or go/watson and start the application processes in MiddApply. Some application types may be more feasible at this point in time, so it’s important you get feedback.

Watson FAQs

I want to apply for the Watson and need access to the Watson online application. How do I do this?
If you are not yet registered for the Watson online application, contact fellowships@middlebury.edu. Read the instructions at go.middlebury.edu/watson  carefully regarding which application sections to complete for the internal deadline. Again, instructions are available in your MiddApply (go/middapply) portal as you complete your Watson materials there.

Where do I find info about the Watson internal application process?
Instructions for nomination materials and submission are online at go.middlebury.edu/watson. Please review the linked Google documents carefully–there’s useful info there and answers to commonly-asked questions. You will need to complete the tasks in MiddApply (go/middapply) and selected sections of the Watson online application.

Is the Watson Internal Deadline (Thursday September 4, 2025 at noon) a hard deadline? 

Yes. If you anticipate any difficulties with this, talk with us.

Fulbright FAQs

I’m an alum and interested in the Fulbright. Can I still apply through Middlebury? 

Yes! You will need to adhere to our internal deadline and interview with our campus committee via Zoom in September. 

What is the August 15 “Intent to Apply” deadline? What do I do? What happens if I miss it?
This deadline tells us who is planning to apply in this cycle. This deadline gives us a sense of the number of Fulbright applicants we will interview and, most importantly, TIME to send you feedback on your drafts before the internal deadline. If you miss our “intent to apply” deadline, you can still apply for the Fulbright, and you can decide in September that you don’t want to proceed–just tell us.  

For August 15, complete the tasks in your MiddApply (go.middleury.edu/middapply ) portal. Follow the instructions carefully. You will provide your abstract, statement of grant purpose, short answers in a Google doc. This gives us the materials we need to review! Note: Make sure you review the guidance at go/fulbright (see Fulbright Guidance Google doc) before sending to us. Recommendations, transcripts, affiliation letters, etc. are not needed at this time (but if you have an affiliation lined up, include a copy of that). We will review your materials, send comments as needed, and you can continue working on your application. We will provide official transcripts for those who complete the August 15 tasks in MiddApply.

If you do not complete your August 15 tasks in MiddApply, we may not be able to provide substantive comments on your essays. You will also need to obtain your own transcript (unofficial or official). If you discontinue your application after this point, that is also fine, just let us know.

Is September 10 at noon (Wednesday) a hard deadline for my Fulbright application?  Yes, this is a hard deadline. Please mark your application “ready for campus review” by this deadline.  If you want to apply after this deadline, you may do so, but will not be able to participate in the campus review process and may not receive feedback. As always, if you have questions or issues, talk with us.

What if I’m missing some recommendations or a letter of affiliation on September 10?
If you have a letter (recommendation, affiliation) that will be late, email us at fellowships@middlebury.edu.

Are you expecting a complete and polished Fulbright application on September 10?
Yes. Everything in your control should be done and finalized at this point. Essays must be polished with no grammatical or spelling errors. You will be able to continue working on your materials after this date. During your campus committee interview, you may also receive suggestions and incorporate this feedback. 

How do I learn more about Fulbright?
Webinars and tutorials are ongoing this summer. Check out http://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/videos-tutorials and http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/information-sessions  (click on webinars to see schedule).