Capital Fellows Programs

The Center administers four fellowship programs.  For a description of each program and application materials, please click on the links below:

• Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship
• Executive Fellowship
• Judicial Administration Fellowship
• California Senate Fellows

These programs, known collectively as the Capital Fellows Programs, are nationally recognized. The 18 Assembly Fellows, 18 Senate Fellows, 18 Executive Fellows and 10 Judicial Administration Fellows receive an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service and prepare for future careers, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of public policy in California.

Postmark deadline for all 2010-2011 fellowships is February 24, 2010.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Education and Research Funding Opportunities

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Education and Research Funding Opportunities
Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Faculty

http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms

DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program

• Undergraduate and graduate students
• Funding available for Fall 2009
• Full tuition and monthly stipends
• Includes 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or DHS Centers of Excellence
• Application Deadline: January 6, 2009

DHS Summer Internship Program

• Undergraduate students
• Funding available for Summer 2009
• 10-week summer research experiences at federal research facilities
• $500 weekly stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location
• Application Deadline: January 5, 2009

DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions

• Early career faculty teamed with undergraduate and graduate students
• Funding available for Summer 2009
• 10-week summer research experiences at DHS Centers of Excellence
• Stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location for faculty and students
• Application Deadline: February 3, 2009

DHS Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

• Postdoctoral scientists and engineers
• 12-month research appointments at federal research facilities and  DHS Centers of Excellence
• Stipends (Federal GS-12 Step 1 with locality pay) plus health insurance and travel reimbursement
• Application Deadline:  Applications are accepted on a year-round basis

Questions regarding DHS Education Programs can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org

New York City Urban Fellows Program

Since 1969, the Urban Fellows Program has introduced America’s finest college graduates to local government and public service.  The nine-month program which offers a paid stipend of $30,000, combines full time employment with a comprehensive seminar series exploring the mechanics of local government and electoral politics as well as important issues facing the City.  Fellows come to appreciate the wide range of challenges in New York City government from the budget the wide range of challenges in New York City government from the budget process to agency operations, affordable housing, to affordable health care, and education to economic development.

The unique opportunity to work with current decision makers distinguishes the Urban Fellows Program as the premier training program in the public arena.  Alumni are consistently found in leadership positions throughout the government as well as the private and non-profit sector.

This program offers aspiring public policy makers the opportunity to grapple first-hand with contemporary issues.

For more details: http://www.nyc.gov/fellowships or call 212 NEW YORK.

 

New York City Human Rights Fellowship

The New York City Human Rights Fellowship offers recent college graduates the opportunity to get practical City government experience in the areas of civil rights, community relations, public education, mediation and conflict resolution, and advocacy. This full-time year-long fellowship is a work experience at the NYC Commission on Human Rights – the agency of New York City government with statutory responsibility for fostering positive inter-group relations among the city’s many diverse communities. Fellows will provide hands-on support in community organizing, social justice, and educational efforts in the neighborhoods of the City’s five boroughs.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employment/humanrightsfellowship.shtml

NSEP David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships

Support study of languages and cultures, especially those deemed critical to U.S. national security. Service commitment required following study. (U.S. citizens.) http://www.iie.org/nsep

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships

Provide funding for junior and senior year as well as graduate study for sophomores planning to pursue a graduate degree in international studies. Includes summer institute and domestic and overseas internships with the Department of State. Foreign Service commitment required. http://www.woodrow.org

James Madison Memorial Fellowships

If you are planning to become a secondary school teacher of social studies, American history, or American government, and are a U.S. citizen or national, you may be interested in applying for a graduate fellowship program that emphasizes the study of the U.S. Constitution. The Madison Fellowship offers up to $24,000 to support graduate education leading to the master’s degree.

For application or additional information visit: www.jamesmadison.com

Federal e-Scholar Portal

The e-Scholar site provides links to Jobs, Internships, Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, Apprenticeships and Cooperative Education within the Federal Government for educational opportunities available to students high school through doctorate level and career professionals. Their goal is to simplify the process of finding educational opportunities and to assist Federal agencies in attracting talented professionals.
http://www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.asp 

California Senate Fellows

Senate Fellows serve as professional Senate staff members, with the Capitol as both workplace and classroom,  and earn graduate units from California State University, Sacramento. Fellows are expected to have a strong interest in public policy and politics but prior legislative experience is not required. The program welcomes applications from anyone who is at least 20 years of age, a graduate of a four-year college or university, and who is authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program.
More information and application at: http://www.csus.edu/calst/senate and http://www.sen.ca.gov/ftp/sen/fellows/_home

California Executive Fellowship Program

California Executive Fellowship Program is sponsored by the California State University, Sacramento, Center for California Studies and the Office of the Governor, to provide an experiential learning opportunity in California state government. Fellows work full-time in high levels of the Executive branch and meet weekly for graduate seminars. This program integrates work experiences with academic and professional development.
More information and application at: http://www.csus.edu/calst/executive/