Overview
Displacement interrupts careers that were already well underway. This fellowship provides a stipend, mentoring and recognition-of-prior-learning support to help qualified professionals re-enter their field, or convert their expertise into work available where they now live.
Who this is for
Refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people with professional or vocational experience.
What it may support
- A nine-month living stipend
- Mentoring from someone in your field
- Qualification recognition and language support
- Costs of re-certification or licensing
Geographic eligibility
Open worldwide. Documentation of status is helpful but not required where it cannot safely be obtained.
Requirements
- A description of your field and prior experience
- Your current situation and what is blocking re-entry
- The step this fellowship would make possible
How the process works
Complete the application form in your own words
Provide any documentation you can safely share
Submit for review within four weeks
A short conversation follows for shortlisted applicants
Timeline
- Applications open
- Rolling throughout the year
- Review period
- Within 4 weeks of submission
- Decisions shared
- Within 8 weeks of submission
Documents you may need
- A short description of your idea or work
- Basic contact and location information
- Any supporting material you consider relevant
Questions
Submitting an application does not guarantee eligibility, funding or selection. Every application is read, and every applicant receives a decision.