The Fulbright 2023-2024 application is open! | |
The Institute of International Education (IIE), on behalf of the U.S. State Department, administers the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which offers research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. This competition is administered at U-M by the International Institute (II). Those interested in applying can schedule one-on-one advising with II staff. See below for more information.
Enrolled students are required to apply through U-M. Recent alumni (those who last attended no more than three years ago) may also apply through U-M. The campus deadline for U-M affiliated applicants is in late August, while the national deadline is October 11, 2022, at 5:00 PM ET. See below to open an application.
Consider attending the II's final Fulbright workshop session, "Applying for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award Workshop," this Tuesday, April 26, from 12:30 - 1:30 PM ET via Zoom. See below to register.
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Date: Wednesday, April 27 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Brief Description: Dr. Lukoye Atwoli, dean of the Medical College-East Africa, professor of Psychiatry, and associate director of the Brain and Mind Institute at Aga Khan University in Nairobi is a significant influencer of mental health policy in Kenya and on the continent of Africa. He serves as vice president of the Kenya Medical Association and in leadership roles with the World Psychiatric Association. During the Grand Rounds, he will discuss the recent history of mental health in Kenya and existing opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
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Date: Thursday, April 28 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT
Brief Description: Dr. Lukoye Atwoli will share his reflections on collaborations between African and US partners that have advanced health in recent decades. Dr. Atwoli will share lessons he and others learned from their engagement with a range of projects, including the AMPATH research network. This in-person discussion with a global health leader is a unique opportunity, especially for anyone interested in health sciences research and other collaborations in Africa. Light refreshments will be served.
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Professional Opportunities | |
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Trotter Multicultural Center is excited to share that they are accepting applications for student staff positions. They are currently hiring Building Managers (BM) and Program Assistants (PA) for the Fall 2022 start date. To find out more about the job positions and requirements, be sure to check out the postings on the Student Employment site. The Building Manager’s (BM) job ID is 67488 and the Program Assistant (PA) job ID is 67487.
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Brief Description: Catalyst Counseling is a small, intentional group practice committed to training and promoting clinicians from diverse backgrounds. They are open to sponsoring H-1B visas for international employees. The associate clinician position is responsible for providing routine mental health psychotherapy services to consumers seeking treatment. Services include the assessment and treatment of problems presented by individual, couple, families. Weekly supervision is included.
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Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Missy! Orr, a School of Social Work and Global Activities Scholars Program alum and current employee at International Rescue Committee (IRC), has shared a position that is her larger team. IRC’s Resource Acquisition and Management team within the Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) department supports a network of 25 offices across the United States on business development and fundraising initiatives. The Post Award Program Officer will be a primary focal point for post-award grant administration duties for RAI HQ and select field offices in the United States. This includes reviewing program progress reports, budget versus actual reports, providing technical support on donor compliance, coordinating with the HQ Finance department, assisting with subaward preparation and management, and delivering trainings.
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Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Missy! Orr, a School of Social Work and Global Activities Scholars Program alum and current employee at International Rescue Committee (IRC), has shared a position that is on her larger team. IRC’s Resource Acquisition and Management team within the Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) department supports a network of 25 offices across the United States on business development and fundraising initiatives. As the Development Operations Manager, you will be a trusted resource for development staff across the country, providing technical support on fundraising systems, analytics and reporting, support offices with executing timely donor stewardship, and oversee use of fundraising tools.
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Multiple Positions Available: IRC Afghan Support and Investment Project
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is launching a one-year Afghan Support & Investment Project (ASIP) across Northern California, including the greater Sacramento region, Bay Area, and Central Valley. The project will center on disbursing housing funds in support of newly arrived Afghans. IRC will be hiring around 24 new staff members to support this project. Most positions are either remote or hybrid.
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Multiple Positions Available: Switchboard/International Rescue Committee
Application Deadline: N/A
Brief Description: Switchboard, International Rescue Committee's funded training and technical assistance provider, is growing its team to accommodate increased needs among providers serving Afghan newcomers. Switchboard is a one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States.
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Deadline: Rolling; final submission date Friday, April 29
Brief Description: The Global Islamic Studies Center (GISC) welcomes proposals from U-M graduate students for research, language learning, and conference engagements. Funds may be used to pursue individual research projects domestically and internationally, or to attend/present research for a conference, workshop, or course that explores topics in Islam and Muslim communities (this includes language learning courses). Awards of up to $2000 are granted, depending on the number and character of successful proposals.
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