The Senior International Fellows Program is an opportunity from the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society for the professional development of Third-Sector practitioners from outside the United States who are decision-makers in their professions. Practitioners from the United States can also participate in the program but on tuition basis with the support of institutional sponsors. The research topic for fellowships for the 2010 program will be community foundations. However, proposal on other topics related to the philanthropic sector will be considered from candidates applying on tuition or institutionally sponsored basis.
Senior-level practitioners (generally over the age of 35 years) can apply for the program. They should be fluent in English, must have a strong institutional base and a clear interest in furthering the work of community foundations or strengthening the local culture of philanthropy.
Fellows will participate in a 1-month seminar looking at the U.S. and international voluntary sectors. The program will run from Monday October 18, 2010 through Friday November 12, 2010. Based on the seminars, readings, discussions with leaders in the field, and the Fellows’ own experiences, each participant will produce a position paper with recommendations for the development, adaptation or expansion of foundations or another approved topic. It is expected that these recommendations will draw from the variety of foundation experiences and will reflect the political, social, economic and legal frameworks in the Fellows’ home countries.
Each fellowship covers the cost of tuition. As part of the award, the Center also provides furnished accommodations in Manhattan, economy round-trip air travel to and from New York City, and a stipend (taxable) to help cover research-related and additional living expenses.
Applications will be accepted till 7 July 2010. For more information, visit this http://www.philanthropy.org/programs/ifp/senior2010.html
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