Cohen Public Service Fellowship - Year-long

Yale has long been proud of the commitment to community service both by its students and by its alumni. In honor of that tradition, the Cohen Public Service Fellowship was established to support up to a full year of purposeful public service activity. Although the Fellowship is open to applicants wishing to pursue public service in the United States, international projects are preferred. Graduating seniors may apply for projects lasting nine to twelve months. Up to $10,000 may be available during any one year for support of a Cohen Fellowship.

The Fellowship seeks individuals with deep social and humanitarian concerns and a demonstrated willingness to devote their intelligence, energy and creativity toward the betterment of humankind. Preference will be given to projects which address the issues faced by disenfranchised, poor or disadvantaged communities or segments of society. The Fellowship will help underwrite projects which promote social, legal and economic reform and which may involve, but are not limited to, the fields of education, public health, and human rights.

Duration: 9 - 12 months. Projects of shorter duration will not be considered. The proposed project must be a full-time commitment and be the primary activity for the duration of the fellowship.

This fellowship is administered by the Yale Center for International and Professional Experience.

Application Information: Applications received late or submitted via e-mail or in person will NOT be accepted.

Application for this fellowship is managed through a single common application. To learn more and start an application, search Yale Student Grants for the Yale College Postgraduate Fellowships Common Application page and click "Apply." Your single application will be considered for this and other fellowship opportunities that may overlap with your proposal.

A complete Cohen application includes:

• Online Application
• Two Letters of reference
• Language Evaluation (for international projects requiring non-native language skills)
• Letter of Affiliation (optional)
• Project Proposal / Program of Study
• Resume / List of Activities or Awards
• Transcripts

Interested applicants should attend an information session at the Yale Center for International and Professional Experience and may schedule an appointment with a Fellowship Adviser. Meeting with an adviser is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged. Click here to view a calendar of upcoming information sessions and events.

Restrictions to Use of Award: Yale University policy requires that certain types of research projects involving human subjects be reviewed by an institutional review board (IRB) prior to the start of the study to ensure that the project meets University requirements and any applicable regulations. Click here to see if your project needs to be reviewed (click on "student projects"), for advice on working with human subjects, and for more information about the process and requirements.

All interested applicants must review the Yale University International Travel Policy. Projects in specific countries within approved regions listed below may not be eligible for funding based on current State Department Warnings and the Yale University International Travel Policy.

Juniors interested in summer funding are encouraged to consider the Cohen Summer Public Service Fellowship.