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Take Note of Early Fellowship Sponsorship Deadlines!
Though it’s only May, some early fellowship sponsorship deadlines have already been announced. Don’t miss the chance to apply for host opportunities closing in late May and early June in particular. Get a head start on surveying the landscape at our fellowship host organization deadlines feed, and read more about fellowships generally in our […]
May 5, 2025
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Take Note of Early Fellowship Sponsorship Deadlines
Though it’s only May, some early fellowship sponsorship deadlines have already been announced. If you are clerking next year, don’t miss the chance to apply for 2026 fellowship host opportunities closing in late May and early June in particular. Get a head start on surveying the landscape at our fellowship host organization deadlines feed, […]
May 5, 2025
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New World Social Innovation Fellowship Application Now Open
The New World Social Innovation Fellows Program supports selected student changemakers – known as Cheng Fellows – advancing progress on a social challenge through an effort of their design. Through weekly co-curricular programming, coaching, mentoring, and seed funding, it provides a platform for students to develop and scale efforts while in school and post-graduation. […]
May 2, 2025
OPIA’s Drop-in Office Hours
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OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
May 6, 2025
3:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Fellowship Drop-In Office Hours with Judy Murciano
May 6, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about public interest fellowships? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
May 7, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
May 7, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Grayce Wiggins
May 7, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Come to OPIA for drop-in office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Drop-In Office Hours with Joan Ruttenberg
May 7, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:00 pmHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Drop by OPIA’s office for drop-in office hours. Please note that office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis. -
OPIA Virtual Drop-In Office Hours with Elizabeth Shirey
May 8, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 amHave a quick question about the public interest job search? Join Elizabeth’s Zoom meeting room during her virtual office hours. Please note that drop-in office hours are for quick questions only on a first-come, first-served basis.