Journal of International Women’s Studies (JIWS) Fellowship – Details and Guidelines

The Journal of International Women’s Studies (JIWS) offers a prestigious fellowship competition twice per year, aimed at supporting projects that align closely with its mission of advancing scholarship and awareness in the field of women’s studies from a global and intersectional perspective. This fellowship is designed to empower scholars, activists, and creators who are working on innovative and impactful projects that contribute meaningfully to gender justice and women’s rights worldwide.

Funding and Frequency

Total Annual Prize Pool: $1,600 (approximately $800 per semester).
Number of Recipients per Semester: 2–3 winners.
Award Amount per Winner: Between $300 and $1,200, depending on project scope and budget.
Award Cycles: Two per year.
Awards Announcement:
- May (for February deadline)
- December (for September deadline)

For the first half of 2025, JIWS is placing special emphasis on proposals from Latin American countries, encouraging submissions from researchers, artists, and activists in that region.

Submission Guidelines

Applicants are required to prepare a comprehensive proposal that clearly communicates the scope, feasibility, and impact potential of their project.

1. Proposal Requirements

Length: 3–4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.
Content Structure:
1. Goals of the Project – Clearly state the objectives and intended impact.
2. Methodology – Describe how the project will be implemented, including research methods, creative processes, or activism strategies.
3. Qualifications – Explain the applicant’s expertise, experience, and suitability for carrying out the project.
4. Budget Estimate – Provide:
  - The amount sought (between $300–$1,200).
  - A detailed expense breakdown (e.g., travel, materials, equipment, data collection, production, dissemination).

2. Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)

A current C.V. highlighting relevant academic achievements, professional experience, publications, and other qualifications must be submitted alongside the proposal.

Alignment with JIWS Mission

All proposals must integrate the mission of JIWS as a central element. The journal’s mission can be found here: JIWS Mission Statement. Applicants should demonstrate how their project advances the journal’s commitment to fostering international, interdisciplinary perspectives on gender and women’s issues.

Award Conditions

Recipients of the fellowship are expected to:

Submit a Final Report – Detailing the outcomes, challenges, and impacts of the funded project.
Provide a Project-Appropriate Contribution to JIWS – This can take the form of:
- An article or essay for publication in JIWS.
- Creative outputs such as videos, artwork, or literary pieces, depending on the nature of the project.

Application Deadlines

February 15 (for funding decisions announced in May)
September 15 (for funding decisions announced in December)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but funds are distributed twice yearly and subject to availability. To ensure consideration, applicants must submit by the stated deadlines.

Submission Method

All application materials (proposal, budget, and C.V.) should be sent as attachments via email to:
📧 JIWS@bridgew.edu

Key Points at a Glance

Detail	Information
Prize Money	$1,600 annually (shared among 2–3 winners per semester)
Award Range	$300–$1,200 per project
Focus (First Half of 2025)	Latin American countries
Proposal Length	3–4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font
Required Materials	Proposal + Budget + C.V.
Mission Integration	Must align with JIWS mission
Deadlines	February 15 & September 15
Award Announcements	May & December
Email for Submission	JIWS@bridgew.edu

Global Health Media Fellowship

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This unique opportunity provides medical students with up to 12 months of
practical training in the fundamentals of journalism, communications, and
global health reporting on a variety of media platforms in order to build a
generation of physician-storytellers who can combat medical misinformation
and shine a light on untold global health stories.
About the Fellowship

In order to overcome medical misinformation and build public trust, the
world needs more physicians who are also versed in journalism and
communication.

This year-long fellowship, the first of its kind in the U.S., teaches
physicians-in-training to use various media channels to advocate and inform
on global health issues. The selected fellow learns how reporting on global
health issues can impact health and human rights efforts, foundation and
government health assistance, and individual health choices.

Through coursework, independent reporting, and a CNN internship, fellows
gain an understanding of how to tell compelling stories and work with
local, national and international media outlets in order to share valuable
medical and global health information with the general public.

*Applications for the 2025-26 fellowship open December 2, 2024 and close
January 21, 2025.*
U.S. medical students, apply now!
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Program Overview

Each year, one fellow is chosen from a pool of students enrolled in U.S.
medical institutions committed to a career in global health (candidates do
not have to be from Stanford). This opportunity provides medical students
with up to 12 months of practical training in the fundamentals of
journalism, communications, and global health reporting on a variety of
media platforms, including print, online, broadcast, and social and digital
media.

Each fellow participates in three rotations over the course of their
fellowship year. The fellow spends the fall quarter (September through
December) on campus taking courses in Stanford’s Graduate Program in
Journalism <http://journalism.stanford.edu/>. In the winter, the fellow is
embedded at CNN in Atlanta with Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s health reporting team to
learn the fundamentals of health reporting and gain hands-on experience. In
late spring, the fellow conducts a capstone project based on their
interests and focused on developing the skills they most wish to hone to
improve their global health storytelling and mass communication
capabilities.

A modest travel stipend is awarded in addition to the fellowship stipend.
Fellows receive a stipend from CNN during their internship portion.

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Eligibility

This fellowship is available to current allopathic medical and osteopathic
(D.O.) students; the fellowship is not open to residents. Applicants must
be currently enrolled in medical school at an institution in the United
States to be considered. Fourth-year medical students interested in
applying can opt to delay their residency and do a fifth year of medical
school in order to be eligible.
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Timeline

Applications for the 2025-26 fellowship will open December 2, 2024 and the
deadline to apply is January 21, 2025.

Finalists will be contacted and interviewed in mid-late February. A fellow
is typically selected by early-mid March.

The fellowship begins in September and runs through the following July.
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Goals and Objective

We want to grow the audience for global health stories and we want to make
sure the stories that are told are accurate. To help physicians engage with
journalists, we designed this program to teach fellows:

– How journalists and TV medical correspondents select and frame topics,
stories, and issues in the field of global health;
– Techniques to present and write persuasively about global health,
medicine, and science;
– How to access new channels and technologies for persuasive
communication.

Upon completion, the fellow will produce an in-depth article or other
substantive media creation on a global health topic.

The Fellow will return to medical training with the expectation that in
addition to treating patients, conducting research or teaching, she or he
will also become an advocate and spokesperson for global health issues.
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Application Invited for the Award of Gandhi Fellowship

About the Fellowship

Total number of Fellowships: Five (05)
Apply on or before October 5, 2024, 11:59 pm.
A nominal stipend will be paid to selected fellows every month (not more than 20,000/- Rs. per month)
Initially, the Fellowship will be offered for three months. Subsequently, extension may be granted (up to maximum two years) based on performance and recommendation of the competent authority.

Concept Note

Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) is a national memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India is its Chairman. The overarching goal of the Samiti is to take forward the philosophy and thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi to all cross-section of the society.
The Samiti has a large number of programmes reaching out to different stakeholders. In line with this, GSDS is aiming to develop a comprehensive database of Senior Gandhians, Gandhian social workers at grass-root level and institutes/organisations/chairs devoted to Gandhian philosophy. This would facilitate in connecting with like-minded individuals and organizations thereby promoting collaboration for sustainable social impact along Gandhian line.
To accomplish the aforesaid task GSDS hereby launches ‘Gandhi Fellowship’. The primary objective of the fellowship is to inspire and empower the youth to understand and contribute to Gandhian principles by immersing them in the activities of various Gandhians and like-minded organizations.

Under this fellowship programme, the selected fellows will be entrusted with the task of making extensive tour and fieldwork in order to collect the data of Senior Gandhians as well as Gandhian organisations.

Aims and Objectives of the Fellowship Programme:

Fellows will travel to different parts of the country, visiting various Gandhian and like-minded organizations. During their visits, they will collect valuable data on organizational structures, activities, and impact of such organisations in prescribed format
Fellows will prepare a comprehensive pan-Indian database of Gandhian Institutes/Senior Gandhians.
Fellows will also identify and procure the archival material pertaining to Mahatma Gandhi from various Gandhian Institutes.
Fellows will simultaneously explore the possibilities of collaboration of other Gandhian institutes with GSDS.
Fellows will document their experiences through written reports, audio-visual content, and other mediums, creating a comprehensive repository of information on the organizations visited.

Terms and Conditions of the Fellowship Programme:

Eligibility: This Fellowship programme is open to students who have completed post-graduation, preferably in subjects belonging to Humanities and Social Sciences.
Preference will be given to candidates pursuing research degree or having experience in fieldwork.
Candidates having knowledge of more than one Indian language besides English will be given weightage.
Period: Initially, the Fellowship will be offered for three months. Subsequently, extension may be granted (up to maximum two years) based on performance and recommendation of the competent authority.
Honorarium: A nominal stipend will be paid to selected fellows every month (not more than 20,000/- Rs. per month).
GSDS will bear the TA/DA of the selected fellows during fieldwork.
Experience Certificate: A certificate regarding successful completion of Fellowship will be issued to each of the Fellows after the end of the fellowship tenure.
Some meritorious candidates will additionally be given ‘Award of Excellence’ for their performance.

Procedure of Selection:

Applicants have to submit the attached application form.
A one-page note on why the applicant is motivated to undertake this fellowship with GSDS.
A one-page note on their understanding of Gandhian philosophy and familiarity with Gandhian organisations.

The above details have to be mailed to the Director, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti at: 2010gsds@gmail.com on or before October 5, 2024, 11:59 pm.

The shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interaction with a Selection Committee under the chairmanship of the Director.

Top Ten Scholarships in India

India offers numerous scholarships to support students across various fields of study. While the availability and criteria for scholarships can vary, here are ten prominent scholarships for Indian students:

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE): Conducted by NCERT, NTSE is a national-level scholarship program for students studying in Class X, providing financial assistance throughout their academic career.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students: Offered by the Ministry of Education, this scholarship provides financial support to meritorious students from low-income families pursuing higher education.
Dr. Abdul Kalam Scholarship for Medical/Engineering Aspirants: Provided by the Government of India, this scholarship supports financially disadvantaged students pursuing medical or engineering courses.
INSPIRE Scholarship: Funded by the Department of Science and Technology, this scholarship supports students pursuing courses in natural and basic sciences at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarship for Doctoral Studies: Offered by the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, this scholarship assists Indian nationals for Ph.D. studies in India.
Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme: Implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC), this scheme supports economically disadvantaged students from the northeastern region pursuing higher education.
AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girls: Initiated by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), this scheme supports girl students pursuing technical education.
Ramanujan Fellowship: Offered by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), this fellowship supports highly qualified scientists and engineers from India and abroad.
Santoor Women’s Scholarship: Provided by Wipro Consumer Care and Wipro Cares, this scholarship supports economically disadvantaged young women pursuing higher education in specific states.
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY): Conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), KVPY identifies and encourages students interested in research careers in science.

These scholarships cater to various academic levels, fields of study, and socio-economic backgrounds, aiming to support deserving students in pursuing their educational aspirations. Applicants should check the eligibility criteria and application process for each scholarship to apply successfully.

Chief Minister’s Urban Leaders Fellowship (CMULF) programme

The present government of NCT of Delhi came to power in February 2015 on the basis of a manifesto crafted through an extensive series of ‘Delhi Dialogues’ with all sections of society. With an innate belief that the process of dialogue should be carried forth even after the formation of government, the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi Government constituted the Delhi Dialogue Commission vide its Cabinet Decision no. 2131 dated 27th February 2015.

The Commission was formed with the aim of providing a unique model of collaborative and inclusive development in Delhi. It was set up to bridge the knowledge and capacity deficit in the government, and to take advantage of the vast pool of domain expertise that lies outside the government. The Commission was tasked with the role of considering ideas, identifying the best practices and policies from around the world, and translating these into concrete recommendations to the Government of NCT of Delhi.

Since its formation, the Commission has submitted a number of policy reports and recommendations to the Government of NCT of Delhi on a wide array of development issues. These issues include an infant health insurance scheme, establishment of a Health Care Corporation in Delhi, Delhi Solar Policy, leveraging technology for dengue vector surveillance, piloting of battery electric buses etc.

The Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi is envisioned as a think-tank of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi advising the government in finding sustainable, people centric solutions to the critical development challenges facing Delhi.

DDC Delhi has the following four broad functions:

1) Policy Design: Consider ideas, innovations, best practices nationally and globally, evidence of impact in a core set of policy areas and translate them into concrete policy recommendations for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.

2) Support Policy Implementation: Support expeditious implementation of critical reforms by developing innovative models of contracting, model RFPs, leveraging technology and by actively bridging knowledge and capacity gaps, if any.

3) Promote Participatory Governance: Establish platforms that bridge the gap between government and external stakeholders such as the private sector, civil society, academia and communities in effective design and implementation of policies and government schemes.

4) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning: Promote the use of data, evidence and modern monitoring and evaluation techniques for improved policy-making and better delivery of public services. Further, document the impact of reforms and policy innovations of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi to facilitate internal and external learning.

To fulfill its mandate, the Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi’s work is organized around the following six sectors/verticals:

1) Social Sector: The Social Sector team advises and assists the government’s work in following areas:

a. Provide world-class education to every child, from early childhood education and higher education with a particular focus on outcomes of quality education.
b. Provide affordable and accessible healthcare facilities for all within the framework of a three-tiered universal healthcare system comprising of Mohalla Clinics, polyclinics and hospitals for tertiary care.
c. Ensure the welfare, social security and safety of all vulnerable sections such as children, women, elderly, SCs/STs, transgender, unorganized workers etc.

2) Environment: The Environment team advises and assists the government’s work in the following areas:

a. Reduce air pollution and carbon emissions substantially from current levels by forming a scientific understanding of underlying sources, and implementing innovative, evidence-backed mitigation measures.
b. Clean-up Yamuna by ensuring no untreated water flows into the Yamuna and develop a beautiful
river side on the Yamuna, which will play a big role in maintaining the Yamuna Eco system and creating a new tourist destination.
c. Make Delhi among India’s cleanest cities by working in close coordination with Municipal Corporations to get rid of open dhalavs and institute modern practices for collection, transportation & disposal of solid waste.

3) Transport and Infrastructure: The Transport and Infrastructure team advises and assists the
government’s work in the following areas:

a. Create a world-class and affordable public transportation system comprising of buses, metro and efficient last-mile connectivity that gives priority to electric vehicles and non-motorized modes of transport.
b. Build well-designed, beautifully landscaped and safe roads that cater to the needs of all its users – the essential hallmark of a world-class city.
c. Provide dignified housing and essential services to all residents of Delhi with a focus on the needs of slum dwellers and residents of unauthorized colonies.

4) Economy: The Economy team advises and assists the government’s work in the following areas:

a. Undertake reform measures for the continued growth of Delhi’s economy including modernization of market and industrial areas, furthering the ease of doing business, nurturing the growth of culture and creative economy and establishing Delhi as the nation’s hub for start-ups.
b. Promote the growth of quality jobs and employment opportunities by investing in world-class skill training and better industry-government collaboration in labor-intensive sectors.
c. Undertake all possible steps to increase the participation of women in Delhi’s economy, including initiatives that connect housewives with job and business opportunities from or near their homes.

5) Governance: The Governance team advises and assists the government’s work in the following areas:

a. Establish and nurture platforms of participatory governance that bridge the gap between government and external stakeholders such as the private sector, civil society, academia and communities ineffective design and implementation of government schemes and policies.
b. Undertake appropriate administrative and institutional reforms to ensure that public institutions and governance in Delhi is capable of serving the needs and aspirations of the national capital of 21st century India.
c. Encourage the usage of modern IT and e-governance tools for transparent and efficient administration.
d. Promote a culture of research and innovation to address the most critical development challenges facing Delhi.

6) Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning: This team advises and assists the government’s work in the following areas:

a. Strengthen the use of data and modern monitoring tools such as Outcome budgeting, performance dashboards,
high-frequency monitoring etc. for timely course corrections and improved policy implementation.
b. Conduct independent surveys and rigorous evaluations of government schemes and policies, either internally (for small/rapid assessments) or in collaboration with external organizations to generate insights on which programmed work and why.
c. Act as a knowledge hub on policy innovations and impact of various reforms of Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and facilitate internal and external learning by publishing policy briefs, case studies, white papers etc. and hosting seminars and conferences.
“The Delhi Government has received global acclaim for its policies, be it the transformation of government schools, the provision of high-quality primary health care at Mohalla Clinics, 24X7 electricity provided at the lowest tariff in India, and home delivery of government services. Through the CMULF programme, we welcome the most talented youth across India to join us in the journey of transforming Delhi into a modern world-class city.”

HON’BLE CM SHRI ARVIND KEJRIWAL

The Chief Minister’s Urban Leaders Fellowship (CMULF) programme provides a unique opportunity to young leaders across India to work within the Delhi Government to address some of the most pressing urban challenges in India, and experience what ‘making change happen’ looks like.

The Fellowship aims to attract outstanding young Indians from across the country under the age of 35 years who are passionate about public service and are willing to work for two years with Delhi Government.

The Fellowship programme is being managed by the Administrative Reforms department, Government of NCT of Delhi in close collaboration with the Dialogue & Development Commission (DDC), and participating line departments of Government of NCT of Delhi.
- COMPENSATION
  
  Remuneration of ₹1,25,000 per month will be provided to Fellows and ₹75,000 per month will be provided to Associate Fellows. In addition, a one-time grant of Rs 35,000 shall be provided at the… Read More
- INDUCTION TRAINING
  
  Selected fellows will undergo a structured induction programme over the first three weeks, consisting of two phases: Training (Two Weeks): Fellows are trained on government processes and… Read More
- LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
  
  The Chief Minister’s Urban Leaders Fellowship programme is structured to provide a unique set of learning opportunities to Fellows such as: An opportunity to engage on a wide range of urban and… Read More
- PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
  
  The Fellows will be on probation for the first three months, and only after successful completion of activities in the probation period, the Fellows will be allowed to continue for the full length of… Read More
- FELLOWSHIP ASSIGNMENT
  
  At the end of the induction training, each Fellow is assigned to one of the many departments of the Government of NCT of Delhi working under the supervision of the respective Minister. The… Read More
- FUTURE CAREER PATHS
  
  Providing a matchless exposure to the functioning of the government, the Fellowship will prepare the young professionals to contribute to public service. It will enable them to access a plethora of… Read More
- EXECUTIVE COACHING AND MENTORING
  
  In order to fine tune the skills of fellows in the areas of problem solving, organizational management and communication, people management and resourcefulness, the fellows are individually provided… Read More