GPS Fellows Requirements
- Participate in a service-oriented leadership, research, outreach, volunteer, or public advocacy activity at some point during the fellowship year, or intend to do so in the near future.
- Examples: leadership position in a graduate student council, organization, or committee; board service; community-engaged research methods or topic; clinical course; service learning; internship with a public agency; volunteer position; outreach work in the community; public advocacy through the discipline or public scholarship
- Attend seven monthly in-person dinner sessions.
- All dinners will take place on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm in the Rotunda Dome Room.
- Academic Year 2026-27 Dates: 9/30, 10/28, 12/9, 1/27, 2/24, 3/31, 4/28
- Complete monthly short reflections on Canvas and provide peer feedback.
- Engage with undergraduates in informal mentorship settings.
- Complete a creative project demonstrating how you plan to apply program competencies in your field.
- Approach the fellowship with a spirit of learning and curiosity.
How to Apply
We are now accepting applications for the inaugural 2026-27 academic year cohort! Please find the fellowship application here. Applications will be accepted through September 1st with a new priority deadline of August 1st. Because space in the cohort is limited, we encourage you to submit your application before the deadline. To help you prepare, this application requires the following:
- Responses to several short answer questions
- A current CV or resume
- The name and email address of one person who can provide a recommendation. This may be a faculty member, supervisor, community partner, mentor, or fellow student.
A preview of the short answer questions is available here for your review.
For questions, please reach out to Jesse McCain.