he HISA Youth Fellowship 2025 is a prestigious global leadership program designed to empower young changemakers. It provides them with a unique platform to engage in high-level discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and policy-making exercises. Hosted at the historic University of Oxford, this fellowship will bring together exceptional young leaders, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to address pressing global challenges and drive impactful solutions.

DATE: 23-26 August, 2025 VENUE: University of Oxford, UK

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be between 18-45 years old at the time of the fellowship.
  • Open to all regions and nationalities.
  • Should demonstrate a strong background in leadership, advocacy, research, or community engagement.
  • Proficiency in English (all sessions will be conducted in English).
  • Applicants should be passionate about youth activism, policy development, diplomacy, and global governance.

Selection Criteria

  •  Candidates must clearly articulate their goals and how the fellowship aligns with their aspirations.
  • Ability to influence change, lead initiatives, and contribute meaningfully to discussions.
  • The selection process ensures diverse representation from different regions, sectors, and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Proven record of community engagement, advocacy, or policy initiatives is a plus one, but not mandatory.
  • A solid track record of achievements in youth activism, volunteering, governance, diplomacy, or any relevant fields is desirable.

NOTE: PLEASE CLICK HERE AND READ MORE FROM THE MAIN WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING

REGISTER AND APPLY HERE!

At the Niskanen Center, we promote policies that advance prosperity, opportunity, and human flourishing. We believe in the mutual dependence of a free market and an effective government. Our mission is to engage in boundary crossing political thought and practice to foster innovative, pragmatic solutions to America’s challenges.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek interns who share our vision and are eager to contribute to meaningful policy work. Ideal candidates will be:

  • Visionary Thinkers: Those who embrace the principles of liberal democracy and an open society, and who are motivated to develop policies that provide social insurance, foster market competition, and enhance state capacity.
  • Ideologically Open: Individuals who value diverse perspectives and are enthusiastic about engaging in cross-ideological collaboration.
  • Collaborative Problem-Solvers: People who excel in a fast-paced, team oriented environment and are dedicated to advancing our mission through cooperation, discussion, and continuous learning.

What You Will Do

As a Niskanen intern, you will gain hands-on experience in public policy research, communications, and federal affairs. You will:

  • Engage with Thought Leaders: Work alongside policymakers and scholars across the political spectrum to transform innovative ideas into actionable solutions.
  • Develop Professionally: Participate in workshops and networking events designed to build your skills and professional network.
  • Make an Impact: Contribute to projects addressing pressing issues such as economic insecurity, climate change, mass incarceration, and immigration reform.

All Niskanen Center interns receive up to a $1,000 monthly stipend.

Join Us

If you are passionate about public policy and ready to be part of a forward thinking team, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can advance a vision of governance that fosters prosperity, opportunity, and human flourishing.

Please submit the following using the link below:

  • Resume
  • Identify no more than two policy department interests
  • One writing sample (do not exceed 3,000 words)
  • Explanation about why you are applying to Niskanen (do not exceed 300 words) 

Spring Semester 2025: January 7, 2025- May 2, 2025 — Applications are due by November 8, 2024; we will be notifying applicants on a rolling basis with a final deadline of December 13, 2024 for all offers.

Summer Semester 2025 May 28, 2025 to August 8, 2025 — Applications are due by March 8, 2025; we will be notifying applicants on a rolling basis with a final deadline of April 4, 2025 for all offers.

Fall Semester 2025: September 9, 2025 to December 5, 2025 — Applications are due by July 13, 2025; we will be notifying applicants on a rolling basis with a final deadline of August 8, 2025 for all offers.

NOTE: PLEASE CLICK HERE AND READ MORE FROM THE MAIN WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING

APPLY HERE!

Please note that semester start and end dates are firm, unless you seek prior approval.

Equal Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at the Niskanen Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Niskanen Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Applicants living abroad/​international applicants are encouraged to apply but will need to be authorized to work in the United States and must be able to work in the United States during the internship to participate.

Niskanen Intern Accomplishments

Among other projects, Niskanen interns have accomplished the following:

  • Spearheaded a research project to inform coalition-building efforts for the climate department
  • Co-wrote and published a policy brief with senior staff in immigration
  • Wrote blog posts cited in the Washington Post and in the Washington Examiner
  • Built and managed the Niskanen Center’s Instagram account
  • Developed and managed content calendars for Niskanen Center communications efforts

Where Are They Now?

Here’s a look at how past interns are using the experience they’ve gained at Niskanen in their studies and careers:

  • One is enrolled in a Master’s of Public Policy program at UC Irvine.
  • One is Fulbright scholar.
  • One is a regulatory and government affairs lead at Analytical Space.
  • One is an editorial associate at SmithBucklin.
  • One is an immigration policy fellow at the Niskanen Center.
  • One is a health policy analyst at the Niskanen Center.

Our interns are now also at MSNBC, Booz Allen Hamilton, McKinsey, Foreign Policy, the Daily Caller, the Cato Institute, the Department of Defense, Americans for Prosperity, the Center for Law and Social Policy, the Charter Cities Institute and others. Other former interns are in law school and some are pursuing graduate degrees in public policy, public administration, and economics. 

Program Details and Application Processes

GOAL’s NextGen Youth Programme brings together young people from all over the world to better understand global justice issues and deepen their understanding of Global Citizenship.

This programme will guide young, motivated changemakers to learn about the growing crises facing our world with a focus on climate and health systems.

Participants will then work together to imagine solutions for the future by creating awareness-raising materials that will feed into GOAL’s public engagement activities.

When will it take place?

The 2025 Programme will consist of 10 sessions that take place online, with 2 sessions in-person for Irish based participants.

Programme Dates:  

  • Sat May 24 Irish based participants in-person 11-4pm.
  • Tue May 27 International participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu June 5 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu June 12 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Saturday 20/21 Irish based participants in person retreat. Time and location TBC.
  • Thu June 26 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu July 3 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu July 10 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu July 17 All participants online 3-5pm

In order to ensure participation of this global cohort, sessions will take place on Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time (8am Honduras, 2pm Sierra Leone, 4pm Zimbabwe, 5pm Ethiopia & Uganda).

What will I learn?

Over these 10 sessions, participants will work with peers globally to develop skills in critical thinking, intercultural communication, project management, teamwork, and the fundamentals of organising and implementing public awareness campaigns.

By taking part you will be empowered to:

  • Understand the diverse and interconnected nature of our world.
  • Critically interrogate the systems that perpetuate inequalities.
  • Reflect upon your own role and the role of others in tackling local and global challenges.
  • Engage in dialogue with others in a spirit of empathy, inclusivity, solidarity and collaboration.
  • Develop the courage, confidence and resilience to speak out for change.
  • Understand the GOAL’s work and have the opportunity to connect with GOAL staff.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Current resident of Ireland, Ethiopia, Honduras, Iraq, Sierra Leone, Syria, Turkey, Uganda, or Zimbabwe.
  • Comfortably fluent in English.
  • Between 18 and 25 years old.
  • Available for 10 seminars between May and July. Sessions will fall on Thursdays and Saturdays (see timeline for actual dates).
  • Be open and willing to engage in teamwork in between seminars.
  • Demonstrate basic/emerging understanding of local and global issues.
  • Show clear initiative and desire to be a part of positive change (this could be demonstrated through volunteering, participation in local events, workshop facilitation, tutoring, creative extra-curricular activities, etc.).
  • Interest in participating in artistic methods of learning (this could be demonstrated through a passion for drama, art, creative writing, journalism, music or any other artistic discipline).
  • Reliable access to a “device” and internet is desired but not essential. If you do not have access to a device, please let us know in your application, and we will endeavour to support your participation.

How do I apply?

Email nextgenyouth@goal.ie with the subject line ‘Country, Full Name,’  by April 1st. Applications who do not follow this format will not be accepted.

  1. In your email let us know if you have access to a phone or laptop
  2. Attach your CV (keep it simple! An outline of your educational background, voluntary and/or professional work is enough) and a 1-page cover letter to address the following points:
    1. Tell us about yourself! Why are you applying for this programme, and why do you think you are a good fit?
    2. What skills do you bring to this programme, and what would you like to gain from it?

OR 

Record a short video (1-2 minutes) detailing your educational background, voluntary and/or professional work and addressing,

  1. Why are you applying for this programme, and why do you think you are a good fit?
  2. What skills do you bring to this programme, and what would you like to gain from it?

Closing Date

Applications close on April 1st. Successful applicants will be notified of selection by May 2nd. If you are not selected to participate in this year’s cohort, we encourage you to stay in touch with us for other opportunities and to apply again next year.

GOAL’s NextGen Youth Diversity and Inclusion

GOAL is committed to widening participation and achieving equity of access to non-formal Global Citizenship Education for participants from under-represented groups in the sector. We especially welcome and encourage applications from participants with diverse identities, socio-economically disadvantaged participants, participants with disabilities, participants from ethnic minority backgrounds and participants from any groups facing marginalisation.

Stipend Eligibility

In order to support participation, stipends will be available for all successful participants. Stipends are intended to cover costs of internet and data as well as any travel costs incurred during the programme.

Stipends of €400 for the duration of the programme are available for all successful participants.

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The JC Lab in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University is seeking a highly motivated domestic Master’s student to join our research team in Fall 2025 as a Graduate Research Assistant! This position offers hands-on research experience in swine nutrition, gut health, gut histology, and gut microbiome.


Position Details:
• Title: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
• Opportunities: Conference presentations, writing manuscripts, and gaining extensive research experience
Research Focus:
• Exploring gut health and microbiome interactions in swine
• Using omics and molecular techniques to interpret physiological differences
Responsibilities:
• Conduct animal trials and collect biological samples
• Perform laboratory analyses related to gut health and microbiome
• Maintain research records and contribute to data analysis
• Assist with manuscript preparation and conference presentations


Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, or a related field
• Interest in swine nutrition and gut health research
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work with swine and laboratory samples
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to follow research protocols
This is an excellent opportunity for domestic students looking to develop their expertise in swine nutrition and gut health while working in a collaborative research environment.

How to apply

To Apply: Interested candidates should email Dr. Janghan Choi at Janghan.choi@ttu.edu with:
• A brief introduction
• A CV or resume
• A statement of research interests
We look forward to welcoming a passionate student to our team!

The Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) is an exciting programme to engage, empower, and inspire young digital leaders and changemakers. GCYLP is supporting young visionaries from around the world who propose creative, far-reaching, innovative, and feasible community-driven projects aimed at creating a more inclusive and empowered digital future.

ITU in partnership with Huawei, is providing guidance, training, and financial support to 30 young fellows per year to enable them to practically implement digital development projects in their diverse communities across the world. Through this programme, young leaders have the unique opportunity to make new digital development ideas a reality, or to expand the impact of their existing projects!

Applications are open for the 2nd Cohort of GCYLP fellows!

Please complete this application form by the deadline of 23:59 CET on Monday 31 March 2025. If you have any questions on the application and selection process and please check the Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]. For any further enquires, email GCYLP@itu.int

Application link

Who should apply?

  • Are you a young person aged 18-28?
  • Are you interested in making real impact in your communities by leading your own digital development project?
  • Are you currently enrolled or recently graduated from a tertiary education institution from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or a demonstrably STEM-related academic programme?
  • Are you able to communicate in English, the main language of the programme? This language requirement is to ensure that all fellows can benefit from the planned offerings of trainings, networking, and events.

What will you get?

  • Virtual mentorship and leadership training sessions from ITU and Huawei.
  • Participation in an in-person global Development Week in Geneva Switzerland in July 2025.
  • Up to $10,000 USD grant to implement a digital development project of your choice. All 30 selected fellows will receive an initial $5000 USD grant towards the implementation of a digital development project of their choice. The most impactful projects at the end of the year will receive an extra $5000 USD grant to scale up.

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD scholarship focused on Green Transition and Sustainability within the Department of Management, Society, and Communication (MSC). This is a unique opportunity for researchers passionate about the green transition, exploring sustainability challenges, and examining the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders—businesses, governments, consumers, and civil society organizations.

Key Features of the PhD Scholarship:

  • Multidisciplinary Research: The PhD programme encourages students to conduct research at the intersection of business, society, and sustainability. It offers a chance to engage with key societal challenges from a variety of perspectives, focusing on responsible management, governance, and sustainability.
  • Focus Areas: Research will explore the green transition and sustainability, with particular attention to:
    • The roles and responsibilities of businesses in the green transition.
    • The influence and regulatory impact of governments on sustainability practices.
    • Consumer behaviors and their influence on sustainability.
    • The contributions of civil society organizations to sustainable development.
  • Commitment to Societal Challenges: CBS has a strong reputation for its research and teaching in addressing the societal challenges of a globalizing world, including sustainability, corporate responsibility, and governance.
  • Research Excellence: The program offers access to CBS’s world-class faculty, which includes leaders in sustainable business practices and environmental governance.

Benefits of the PhD Scholarship:

  • Fully Funded: The scholarship covers all tuition fees and living expenses, allowing you to focus entirely on your research.
  • Comprehensive Research Support: You’ll receive academic mentoring, access to resources, and opportunities to collaborate on multidisciplinary research projects related to green transition and sustainability.
  • Global Academic Environment: CBS is known for its international network, providing opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and exposure to diverse perspectives.
  • Engagement with Stakeholders: Opportunities to interact with businesses, governments, and civil society organizations actively involved in the green transition, ensuring that your research is both impactful and relevant to real-world sustainability challenges.

Application Deadline: 16 March 2025

Expected Start Date: 1 September 2025

Role Description

The UNICEF USA National Youth Council is a group of young leaders ages 14-24 who work closely with UNICEF staff, to elevate the voices and perspectives of young people and advance child rights at nationally. In this role, members support the club and volunteer network, advocate for policy change, and bring youth voices into spaces where they are typically excluded. The Council also works internally with staff and leadership to bring youth voice to UUSA’s culture, strategy and operations

Key Responsibilities

Elevating the voice of the youth: Council Members are called upon throughout the year to represent UNICEF USA and elevate youth voices and perspectives by speaking at events and meetings locally and nationally.

Supporting Youth and Volunteer Programs: Council members provide feedback and insight on current trends in engaging young people in social justice work. Partnering with staff and UUSA leadership, Council members will inform strategic initiatives and campaigns.

Education and Motivation: Lead issue-specific projects to educate and inform youth, volunteers and staff on topics important to young people and UNICEF’s work. Amplify youth voice through media and write thought pieces on issues relevant to youth.

Building Community:  Build relationships with each other, the Youth Representatives, UNICEF Clubs, support the management of the Slack community, and host digital conversations with students.

Commitment:

  1. Commit to serve a one-year term from August 1, 2025 to May 29, 2026.
  2. Council members that are interested in serving more than one term are highly encouraged to re-apply.
  3. Spend between 3-5 hours per week working on Council related projects, meetings, trainings and activities.
  4. Spearhead youth engagement initiatives, and thrive working on well-organized and self-motivated teams.
  5. Attendance is required for weekly meetings happening on Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30PM EST
  6. Attend and participate in in-person and virtual gatherings/trainings with the entire Council. (Note: UNICEF USA will cover cost of all travel and lodging of you and a chaperone (if applicable) for any in-person activities). Trainings and events:

Training and Events

Summer Training
For the month of August, National Youth Council members must be available for onboarding virtual training during the following times:
Wednesday, August 6 @ 7:30-8:30PM EST
Saturday, August 16 @ 12-4PM EST
Sunday, August 17 @ 12-4PM EST
Tuesday, August 26 @ 7:30-8:30PM EST
Fall Training
There will be a mandatory in-person retreat that will happen in the Fall. Dates to be determined.

Benefits

  1. Gain practical skills in volunteer organizing, civic engagement, communications and advocacy
  2. Be part of a team with a diverse array of skills and passions that helps drive measurable improvements in child well-being
  3. Build connections with leaders around the country who are passionate about advancing child rights.
  4. Learn from and exchange with UNICEF USA staff and expert guest speakers
  5. Gain opportunities to be nominated for special service awards and accrue volunteer hours
  6. Stipend of $1000 will be provided to each member

Qualifications

  1. All applicants must be between the ages of 14-24 and live in the US during their term. (Students studying abroad at any point during the term are not eligible to participate)
  2. Interest in community organizing, advocacy and youth-led action.
  3. Interest in building skills in public speaking, advocating and organizing.
  4. Can meet the time commitment, expectations and be a reliable member of the Council.
  5. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  6. Members will need reliable access to the internet and a device to participate in virtual meetings.

Click here to apply

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand is offering applicants to its Master’s and Doctoral degree programs an opportunity to qualify for generous academic scholarships. A large number of no-bond AIT Scholarships are available for students applying for postgraduate programs offered at AIT’s School of Engineering and Technology (SET); School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD); and School of Management (SOM). As Asia’s leading international higher learning institute, the AIT Scholarships are intended to increase the number of skilled international scientists, engineers, and managers required to meet the future challenges of the emerging Asian Economic Community region and beyond.

AIT Scholarships are a form of financial aid that provides an opportunity for students from all over the world to study together at AIT. It helps subsidize part of the study cost by covering full, or a portion of, tuition for qualified students while the students are responsible for the rest of the tuition, the registration fees (20,000 Baht per semester to maintain student status) and the living expenses (around 11,500‐15,000 Baht per month). Each school has its Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will propose the value of AIT Scholarships grant for each applicant (if eligible) for approval by the School Dean. This AIT Scholarships grant can only be given once before the enrollment and cannot be changed over the entire study period.

Eligibility

All nationalities;
a. Meeting AIT’s English Proficiency Requirement (i.e. IELTS-Academic or AIT EET score of 5.0 or above for b. Master’s and 5.5 for Doctoral program);
c. Having a four‐year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
d. Having a master’s degree from a recognized university for Ph.D. applicants and should have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 in their Master’s degree and 2.75 in their undergraduate program from top universities.

Deadline for January 2026 Intake: 20th December 2025

Deadline for August 2025 intake: 20th July 2025

Click here to apply.

The IOM Internship Programme provides students with the opportunity to learn about IOM’s activities, to gain initial work experience, and/or gain knowledge on a broad range of migration technical areas and disciplines. IOM provides on-the-job training to interns so that both they, and the Organization, can benefit. Furthermore, internships build links with academic institutions and universities. Each year, IOM welcomes hundreds of interns to work within IOM offices globally. Interns are given assignments and responsibility commensurate with their academic and professional experience and are placed under the guidance of a supervisor.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants to the IOM internship programme must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

  1. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
  2. Be enrolled in a graduate degree programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
    Have graduated with a university or graduate degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one-year of graduation; or
  3. Be sponsored by a governmental/non-governmental institution and/or academic institution to work in a specific area relevant to both IOM and the sponsor institution.
  4. All interns must be between 19 and 36 years of age (average age is 26).
  5. Furthermore, interns should have a working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of IOM’s official languages (English, French or Spanish).

Duration

Flexible internship: From 2 to 6 months depending on applicants availability.

Renumeration

Paid: While the majority of interns receive a monthly subsistence allowance (MSA), which is a monetary stipend to partially cover accommodation and living expenses, there are a few exceptions. For example, if IOM has an agreement with a university to provide internship assignments to its students as part of their coursework or when an intern is provided with funding/scholarship through their university, government or other institution. In exceptional cases, the Director of Human Resources can waive the MSA for interns who reside locally.

Travel Support:

It is the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institution to arrange for travel to and from the duty station upon commencement and conclusion of the internship. All related travel expenses, including visas, will be paid by the intern or sponsoring institution. IOM does not cover the cost of travel or visas; however, the office can prepare a visa support letter to facilitate the acquisition of a visa.

How to get started:

Internships in IOM field missions: For internships in IOM Country Offices, please send your application directly to the specific office in which you are interested in working. Click here to see the IOM offices.

Internships in IOM Headquarters (Geneva): For advertised internships at IOM Geneva (Headquarters), internship vacancies start with “INT”.

Important: There is no specific time of the year for sending your application for an internship. If you were granted (or may be granted) a scholarship or your internship is a mandatory requirement for completing your studies, you should specify this in your cover letter, as well as the exact dates of the proposed internship. Remember to attach a letter from your sponsor or university confirming the purpose of the assignment, as well as the amount of your grant.

Please read carefully from the IOM page first.

The International Media Studies Master’s Degree Program in Bonn, Germany, offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing careers in the communications and media industries. The program blends research, lectures, and practical experience, preparing students for a variety of roles in the field. Here’s an overview of the program and admission details:

Program Overview

  • Duration: Full-time, four-semester (2-year) program.
  • Curriculum: Interdisciplinary, covering a range of topics including:
    • Media and Development
    • Journalism
    • Communication Science
    • Media Management
    This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills equips students for careers in global media organizations, research institutions, NGOs, and more.
  • International Focus: The program is designed to prepare graduates for global media challenges, and the diverse student body enhances the international learning environment.
  • Joint Collaboration: The program is a collaborative effort between:
    • University of Bonn
    • Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences
    • DW Akademie
    This partnership ensures a rich and diverse academic experience with strong connections to the media industry and international research.
  • Class Size: Up to 30 students per year ensure personalized attention and a close-knit academic community.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Educational Background:
    • A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in a relevant field.
  2. Professional Experience:
    • At least one year of media experience after obtaining the first degree (e.g., in journalism, media production, communications, etc.).
  3. English Proficiency:
    • Proof of advanced English language skills is required (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
  4. Scholarship Opportunities:
    • Highly qualified candidates from developing and emerging countries can apply for a scholarship.
    • Scholarship recipients will complete their fourth semester internship in their home countries to gain practical experience.

Program Benefits

  • Global Network: The program has already produced over 290 graduates from 74 countries, fostering a diverse alumni network that can benefit students professionally.
  • High-Quality Education: Access to top-tier faculty and cutting-edge resources in communication and media studies.
  • Practical Experience: Emphasis on hands-on learning and internships, offering a bridge between academic theory and real-world practice.

How to Apply

For more information about the program, admission process, and to submit an application, candidates should visit the official program website.

This program is a great option for those looking to build a career in media, communications, and related fields, especially for those interested in international and interdisciplinary work in media and development.

Application period: November 29, 2024 – March 15, 2025
Program starts: September 2025