How it Works
The Undergraduate Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship offerend by IIS. The program presents a unique opportunity for a selective group of undergraduate students to work side-by-side with IIS affiliated faculty and graduate-level research associates on conducting original research.
Benefits
- The opportunity to work with and learn from a faculty or graduate student mentor.
- Develop key skills and knowledge necessary to study the analysis of international affairs and/or the politics of developing countries.
- Access to various seminars and workshops where scholars from UC Berkeley and other top universities present their projects providing unique insight into the theories and methods used by experts, and exposure to the larger interdisciplinary research community.
- Regular meetings featuring additional programming and opportunities for fellows to connect informally.
- A stipend (see FAQs)
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled at UC Berkeley for the duration of the fellowship (academic year) and have completed at least one semester of study in residence. All majors and first year transfer students are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Apply HERE
- Review Fellowship Projects for the upcoming program cycle on the right
- Select up to two projects that align with your interests and skills
- Hit the above HERE button to be directed to the application form
Please note that you will be asked to provide 1) a 2-page cover letter describing what you are hoping to gain from the program, your interest in each specific project you selected, and what makes you an excellent candidate 2) an updated resume.