Here are some opportunities to work, volunteer or get funding
with international non-profits, development organizations and for independent study.

David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships
National Security Education Program (NESP)
nsep.aed.org

The David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships enable U.S. graduate students to pursue specialization in area and language study or to add an international dimension to their education. Boren Fellowships support students pursuing the study of languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to U.S. national security but are less frequently studied by U.S. graduate students, i.e., areas of the world other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Fellowships provide support for overseas or domestic study, or a combination of both. The maximum award for overseas study is $10,000 per semester for up to two semesters. A maximum of $12,000 is available for a program of domestic study only. The maximum level of support for a combined overseas and domestic program is $28,000. Applications must be postmarked by January 31st.

Burma Volunteer Program
Volunteer Teachers on Thai-Burma border
www.burmavolunteers.com
Email: maesotel@loxinfo.co.th

Burma Volunteer Program (BVP) allows volunteers to donate time and skills toward the creation of a democratic and just Burma. Volunteers work with ethnic groups living in exile in Thailand along the Thai-Burma border, including Burman, Karen, Karenni, Shan, Mon, Palaung, Kachin, Arakan and Pa-O. BVP volunteers serve organizations in Mae Sot, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai and Mae Sariang. They assist organizations in developing English skills to promote the democracy movement and human rights in Burma.

Qualifications for the 8 general positions include: Experience in ESL or other teaching programs; Experience and/or an interest in Thailand, Burma and the various ethnic groups of these two countries; Native English speakers or a high fluency in English; Minimum thee month commitment; A dedication to social justice, democracy and education; Ablility to adapt to new situations. The program offers free accommodation for the volunteer with the host organization, a food stipend of 1,000 Thai Baht/month and visa extensions. Volunteers are accepted on a rolling basis.

CRS International Development Fellows Program
Catholic Relief Services
www.catholicrelief.org/about_us/jobs/intern.cfm
Complete on-line application at: www.catholicrelief.org/IDFP

The International Development Fellows Program is intended as an opportunity to increase overseas experience and gain exposure to CRS programs. Each year, CRS has approximately 20 placements with CRS based overseas programs for one year. Specific jobs vary including agriculture, health, peace building, education, microfinance, and social assistance. Fellowships may lead to regular positions with CRS.

Eligibility Requirements: Master's degree, may consider a Bachelor's degree with significant management or development experience. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese. Overseas experience required. Commitment to CRS' principles (including Catholic Social Teaching and the agency's approach to development)

CRS provides: Stipend, cost of living adjustment, housing, transportation to and from the country of assignment, SOS, vacation, medical, life, travel/accident and personal/household effects insurance. Application only accepted between October and December. Applications reviewed from October through December with the results announced in January. Interviews held in Baltimore early spring.

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships
US Department of Education
www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsflasf/index.html
GW Office of Fellowships and Graduate Student Support
www.gwu.edu/~fellows/FLAS.html

The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Program provides academic year and summer fellowships to institutions of higher education to assist graduate students at The George Washington University in foreign language and either area or international studies.

ELIGIBILITY: graduate students in good standing focusing on international studies; citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the United States. Language study must be an important component of the applicant's academic program, and enrollment in a language class in each semester of the academic year of the award is required. Preference is given to less-commonly-taught languages. Priority given to applicants pursuing language study at intermediate or advanced levels. Awardees must be enrolled full-time for both semesters of the academic year during which they receive the award. Academic Year Awards cover up to $11,000 for tuition and fees and provide an additional $14,000 living stipend. Summer Awards cover up to $3,600 for tuition and fees and provided a stipend of $2,400.

Geekcorps
www.geekcorps.org

Established in 2000, Geekcorps is a new US-based, non-profit volunteer exchange organization that places international technical volunteers in developing nations to contribute to Information Technology projects while transferring the technical skills required to achieve long-term stability. The average Geekcorps volunteer assignment is three to four months. Geekcorps pays for all volunteer expenses: air travel, inoculations, lodging, visas and a modest per diem (about $500 per month). Geekcorps has placed over 60 volunteers in Romania, Rwanda, Mongolia, Thailand, Lebanon, Bulgaria, Armenia, Ghana, Senegal and Mali.

Global Fund for Children
www.globalfundforchildren.org

This program makes grants (between $500 and $15,000) to small community-based organizations around the world that champion the human rights of children. The program focuses on non-formal education as a strategic tool to address the special needs of girls, street children, and child laborers. The programs integrate children's voices, needs, and perspectives into their planning and implementation. Grantees also incorporate basic education and life skills training for children into all of their activities. There are no geographical limitations.

Human Rights Watch Fellowships
www.hrw.org/about/info/fellows.html

Each year, Human Rights Watch awards two unrestricted Fellowships to recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs (master's and above) in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines. Fellows work full time for one year with one or more divisions of Human Rights Watch, based in New York City or Washington, DC. Fellows monitor human rights developments in various countries, conduct on-site investigations, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in advocacy aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations. Two fellowships, the Orville Schell and the Alan R. Finberg Fellowships, are open to recent graduates from any university worldwide at the master's level and above.

Requirements: Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills, an ability to write and speak clearly, and a commitment to work in the human rights field in the future on a paid or volunteer basis. Proficiency in one language in addition to English is strongly recommended. Familiarity with countries or regions where serious human rights violations occur is also valued. Fellows must be recent law, journalism, international relations or area studies graduates by no later than June of next year, or must provide evidence of significant, comparable, relevant work experience. Fellowships begin in the early fall. The salary is $40,000, plus excellent employer-paid benefits. Application Deadline is OCTOBER 1st.

Investing in Women in Development (IWID) Fellows Program
Institute of International Education
www.iwid.org
iwid@iie.org

The Investing in Women in Development (IWID) Fellows Program is offering a fully-funded 12-month international development experience to U.S. mid-career professionals with expertise in one of the following sectors: economic growth, democracy & governance, girls' education, population - health & nutrition, environment. The application deadline is October 17. Gender training provided by the program.

International Fellows Program
International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (IFESH)
www.ifesh.org

The International Fellows Program sponsored by the International Foundation for Education and Self-Help, a public-private sector initiative, allows graduate students an opportunity to work overseas for 9 months as International Fellows, primarily in African countries but also in selected other developing countries. Fellows are assigned to various development organizations such as Africare, CARE, Save the Children, TechnoServe, Opportunities Industrialization Centers International, and UNICEF to work on various types of community-based development activities in the areas of health, education, and skills development. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in excellent health, willing to work in difficult third world conditions, and possess excellent communication skills. IFESH covers all program costs, including transportation and living allowance. Completed applications packets are due February 28.

IREX - International Research and Exchange Board
Grants for U.S. Scholars and Students
www.irex.org/programs/grants.asp#us

IREX offers several grants for graduate-level research. The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides fellowships to Master's and postdoctoral scholars from the United States for individual long-term research in Europe and Eurasia. Grant covers cost of round-trip airfare from the US to the host country, visa fees, housing and living expenses. Limited funding is available for cross-regional research in Turkey, Mongolia, and Iran for postdoctoral humanities scholars. Support is now available for master's level students to conduct research on policy relevant topics. Other grants include the John J. and Nancy Lee Roberts Fellowship Program, Short-Term Travel Grants Program (STG) and Starr Collaborative Research Grants.

IT Corps
United Nations and George Mason University
globaled.gmu.edu/UN-ITCorps
itcorps@gmu.edu

IT Corps is a volunteer opportunity open to any graduate student currently enrolled in a consortium school. IT Corps selects volunteers with internet and Information Technology knowledge and experience to transfer technical skills in a developing country on a United Nations project. Applicants should demonstrate strong knowledge of an IT sector, through study and / or work experience. IT Corps covers all costs of training, placement and in-country living expenses. Applications are reviewed on a on-going basis for Fall, Spring and Summer semester positions.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Mandel Teacher Fellowship Program
www.ushmm.org

Mandel Teacher Fellowship Program is developing a national corps of skilled secondary school educators who serve as leaders in Holocaust education in their schools, their communities, and their professional organizations. Each year, up to fifteen educators in grades 7 through 12 will be designated Mandel Fellows. They will participate in a five-day, all-expense paid summer Institute at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, designed to immerse participants in advanced historical and pedagogical issues. Following the summer Institute, Fellows are expected to create and implement an outreach project in their schools, communities, or professional organizations. History, Social Studies, English, and Foreign Language teachers, as well as Librarians and Instructional Media Specialists, are encouraged to apply.

Holocaust Center Fellowships
Fellowships are awarded to candidates working on their dissertations (ABD), postdoctoral researchers, senior scholars, and professionals holding degrees from accredited academic and research institutions worldwide. The length of individual awards is generally a semester, summer, or academic year. Residents of the Washington, D.C. area receive a modified stipend and term of residency at The Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies. All awards include direct travel to and from Washington, D.C., and visa assistance if necessary.

Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program
The Congressional Hunger Center
www.hungercenter.org/international

The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program is a two-year initiative that begins with a one-year field placement in countries throughout South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. The Congressional Hunger Center places Fellows in the field with existing non-governmental organizations, bi-lateral and multi-lateral agencies, and private sector institutions, where Fellows concentrate on grassroots solutions to hunger. During the second year, fellows work in the headquarters of the organizations in which they served during their field placements, focusing on public policy and its effects on food security. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, health insurance, a housing subsidy, and transportation and travel funds. At the end of the two-year program, Fellows earn an end-of-service stipend. This fellowship is a two-year commitment, and Fellows are placed within different regions and organizations. The deadline for applications is February 15.

Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program
Smithsonian Office of Fellowships
www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLapp.htm

Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a Ph.D. Program. Applicants must submit a proposal for research in a discipline, which is pursued at the Smithsonian. Current disciplines include ecology, anthropology, art history, social and cultural history, and folklife. The term is 10 weeks; the stipend is $3,700. Applications are available in September and due on January 15th annually.

U.N. Junior Professionals Officer Program (JPO)
UNHCR / WFP and U.S. Department of State
www.state.gov/g/prm/16042.htm

The U.S. Government, through the Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), sponsors qualified U.S. nationals for employment in the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) field offices.

A graduate-level, Masters or Doctorate degree in a relevant discipline, and fluency in at least one of the UN's major working languages (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, etc.) are typical qualifications. Competitive applicants will usually have two or more years working experience in a developing country and will have academic background in fields related to refugee programs such as development, public health or immigration law. Ideally, the applicant will also have either prior experience in, or a familiarity with the UN system. There is no specific age requirement, though the JPO program is an entry-level professional position, so candidates with the appropriate level of experience typically are in their late-20s to early-30s. In 2002, the net salary for a JPO was in the range of $40,000. JPOs typically serve for two years, with the possible extension for a third year. There is no deadline for submitting applications; they are accepted year round.

U.N. Young Professional Programme
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_ypp.html
youngprofessionals@unicef.org.

UNICEF's Young Professional Programme seeks to attract, select and retain dynamic young talent with the potential to grow into the managers and leaders of the Organization. Through the programme, entry-level positions are available in three major areas of UNICEF: Programme, Communication and Operations - mainly in country offices worldwide.

The qualification criteria for the programme are: A Masters degree or higher in a relevant field; Proficiency in English and at least another UN language - Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish; A minimum of two to three years relevant experience, preferably in a developing country; Willingness and availability to be assigned to any office around the world and to serve in Emergency duty stations; The ideal candidate's age should not exceed 35 years of age.

UNV - United Nations Volunteers programme
www.unv.org

Administered by the UNDP, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers. Every year some 5,000 UN Volunteers from more than 150 different nationalities actively support the programmes of the United Nations itself and almost all UN funds, programmes and specialized agencies. Since 1971, some 30,000 UN Volunteers from some 150 developing and industrialized nations have worked in about 140 countries. Today 40 per cent are at work in Africa, 26 per cent in Asia and the Pacific, and 15 per cent in Central and Eastern Europe; the remainder serve in the Arab States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Thirty per cent serve in the world's poorest nations. Half work outside capital cities, frequently in remote towns and villages. They work in technical cooperation with governments, with community-based initiatives, in humanitarian relief and rehabilitation and in support of human rights, electoral and peace-building processes. Most assignments are from one to two years. Applicants should have five years of work experience and a good working knowledge in at least two UN languages.

USAID - U.S. Agency for International Development
International Development Internship (IDI) & New Entry Professional (NEP) Program
www.usaid.gov/about/employment/nepanno2.htm

USAID offers two means for young professionals to enter the agency: IDI and NEP. Selection of IDIs is less competitive than selection of NEPs, but NEPs begin at a higher salary range than IDIs. General duties include developping, managing and evaluating strategic plans for developing and transition country programs. Develop program, activity and budget proposals to reflect policy and strategic priorities. General requirements include a graduate degree in a relevant major with course work related to social and economic development and four years of experience in developing, managing, and evaluating development programs, including strategic planning and performance management and budgeting, and project design with experience in developing countries.

USINDO - United States Indonesia Society
Summer Study Scholarships, Travel Grants and Sumitro Fellowships
www.usindo.org/ep.htm

For undergraduates and graduate students the Society conducts a Summer Language Studies Program at Gadjah Mada University in Central Java. Through a competitive application process, students are selected to participate at reduced cost ($1,500). USINDO also offers grants to defray this cost. Travel grants (up to $1,500) and Sumitro Fellowships (up to $5,000) are also available from the Society for students or faculty members wishing to conduct research in Indonesia.

West African Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) Internship
www.wanep.org/wanep_internship.htm
wanep@wanep.org

WANEP encourages young professionals and peacebuilding practitioners from all over the sub-region to get involved in its internship program. WANEP aims to develop and build capacity of young professionals in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. It is an educational program that allows students working in the area of peacebuilding to gain practical experience under supervision. The individual should be pursuing a degree program in courses related to peacebuilding, humanitarian relief, human rights, development studies and any other field related to peacebuilding. Applicant should be of African decent and living in Africa. Duration of internship with WANEP will be three months. Intern will be required to work a minimum of 35 hours a week. The Intern will be expected to submit a 15 page report after end of internship on his/her experience with WANEP. WANEP will pay interns a monthly honorarium during the period of internship WANEP will provide Air Tickets for Interns from outside Ghana.

World Bank Junior Professional Associates Program (JPA)
lnweb28.worldbank.org/hrs/careers.nsf/key/jpa
jpaprogram@worldbank.org

JPA is a competitive process of entering the World Bank through an entry level work experience in any World Bank office in the world. JPA positions are for 2-years with benefits and non-renewable. Upon "graduation" from the program, you will become a member of the Junior Professional Alumni Association. The JPA Program is not an entry point for a career in the World Bank and employment beyond the initial two-year contract will be prohibited for a period of two years after the end of the contract.

Requirements: 28 years old or younger; superior academic achievement (top 10% of class); fluency in English and, preferably, in at least one other Bank language (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, or Chinese); Bachelor's or Master's degree holder or PhD candidate.

World Bank Young Professionals Program
lnweb28.worldbank.org/hrs/careers.nsf/key/ypp
yprogram@worldbank.org

The Young Professionals Program is designed to attract outstanding young and motivated individuals from around the world, who have demonstrated a commitment to development, supported by academic success, professional achievement and potential for leadership. The Program recruits through a highly selective and competitive process and then facilitates their rapid integration into the World Bank's business and culture. Most Young Professionals take up two rotational assignments in different units in the World Bank. Young Professionals generally participate in two to three trips to developing countries during each assignment.

Requirements: A citizen of a World Bank member country; 32 years old or younger (born on or before Jan 1, 1972); Master's degree; English fluency; outstanding academic credentials; solid professional expertise and experience; international development country experience; willing to relocate. On-line applications to the Young Professionals Program accepted from June 15 to September 30

Development Resources

ACT Alliance for Conflict Transformation, Inc.
PO Box 3203 . Fairfax, VA 22038
www.conflicttransformation.org

Resource for Careers and Opportunities in Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Development and Civil Society Development. For the past three years the Alliance for Conflict Transformation has maintained a database for employment and fellowship opportunities in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, international studies, development and human rights. ACT currently maintains Announcement Forums for individuals seeking jobs and scholarships, and for organizations interested in recruiting qualified candidates. As the Announcement Forums have grown, membership has grown to several thousand people internationally - from advanced professionals and academics to people seeking entry-level positions. Six and twelve month subscriptions available. Residents of designated international regions may qualify for a free subscription. Posting to the list remains free of charge.

Development Gateway
www.developmentgateway.org

The Development Gateway is an interactive site for information on sustainable development and poverty reduction, and a space for communities to share experiences on development efforts. The Gateway offers: AiDA - The largest online source of information on development projects worldwide; dgMarket - An electronic procurement market with more than 30,000 tender notices; Topic Pages - Comprehensive resources on a variety of key development topics; Country Gateways - Links to a growing network of country initiatives worldwide

DevNetJobs - Development Network and Job listing
www.devnetjobs.org

This is a gateway to international development jobs & consultancy opportunities. DevNetJobs.org is a voluntary Initiative run through a team of remote volunteers based in both developing and developed countries. Offers 3 month subsriber membership for delivery of job postings to email accounts. Web site also lists many recent job announcements for free. Site also offers free subscription to jobs update newsletter.

ELDIS gateway to development information
www.eldis.org

ELDIS is a gateway to information on development issues, providing free and easy access to wide range of high quality online resources. ELDIS provides summaries and links to online documents. ELDIS offers a directory of websites, databases, library catalogues and email discussion lists. Services include resources guides, country profiles, news updates, job and events listings, web links and an e-mail list-serve.

Global Development Network - Center for Global Development
www.gdn-na.org

The Global Development Network (GDN) is an Internet-based, worldwide network of development policy research institutions recently spun off from the World Bank. The GDN promotes collaboration on economic and social development issues among policymakers, scholars, practitioners, and advocates. The Center for Global Development is the North American hub for the GDN. It was founded in November 2001 as an independent, non-partisan, non-profit think tank dedicated to reducing global poverty and inequality. The site provides searchable document and data libraries, as well as listings for development news, events, and trainings.

Idealist.org
www.idealist.org

Idealist is a web resource for development, non-profit and socially related opportunities. It lists over 36,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 165 countries, searchable by name, location or mission. It lists thousands of volunteer opportunities in DC and around the world, with hundreds of job and internship listings. It is free to access, search and post listings. Idealist is guided by the common desire of its members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.

OneWorld.net
www.oneworld.net

An ambitious and diverse web resource, OneWorld is an on-line civil society network. It is media gateway that informs a global audience about human rights and sustainable development. It serves mainly as a news source through print, OneWorld TV and OneWorld Radio. It also maintains a database of current international job and volunteer listings in advocacy and international development.

World Volunteer Web
www.worldvolunteerweb.org

World Volunteer Web is a global volunteer information portal, which grew out of the UN Volunteers programme and the 2001 International Year of Volunteers. The site presents news and information on worldwide volunteer opportunities and promotes volunteering through a newsletter, volunteer event lists, volunteer stories and photos, and information on development, policy and research.