A SPECIAL INVITATION FROM NASPAA and APSIA!

The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA),
and Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)
offer you a special invitation to pilot their FREE

Public and International Service Advisor Network Training

Thursday, July 19, 2018

11:30 am - 3:30 pm

1615 L Street, NW, Washington DC

The new Public and International Service Advisor Network will bring together undergraduate advisors across the US to advance understanding of the professions of international affairs, public policy, and public administration on their campuses.

Participants will explore

  • Career options in international affairs, public policy, and public administration 
  • The differences and similarities in professional degrees
  • Ways students can pay for graduate school and salary expectations afterwards

The Network will provide on-going support for and recognition of advisors as they help students consider careers in public and international service.

Please register by July 12.

A transportation stipend may be provided.

For more information, contact APSIA Executive Director Carmen Mezzera at                       (202) 559-5831 x1000 or apsia@apsia.org.

Humbolt Foundation: Fellowship

The application for the 2018 Humbolt Foundation Fellowship will open on March 15, 2018, and you can register to receive updates about the upcoming deadlines. Find out more about the requirements and benefits of the

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is searching for the leaders of tomorrow – from Brazil, China, India, Russia, and the USA. The German Chancellor Fellowship offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work. In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you. Once your host has confirmed, you can apply for a fellowship. The fellowship benefits include a monthly stipend, individual mentorship, travel expenses, and an extensive study tour with multiple site visits. 

Learn more here!

Internship Opportunity: New York City

Foreign Affairs is currently accepting applications for internships in New York City!

CFR’s volunteer internships give selected volunteer interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning. The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. 

Learn more and apply here!

ASMEA: Research and Conference Grant Opportunities

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 15, 2018. 

The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) is pleased to offer the following Grant opportunities to its Members in conjunction with the Eleventh Annual ASMEA Conference on November 1-3, 2018 in Washington, D.C.: 

ASMEA Research Grants:

ASMEA is offering Research Grants up to $2500 to qualified students and scholars engaged in the study of the Middle East and Africa.

Conference Travel Grants:

ASMEA is offering Travel Grants up to $750 to qualified scholars and students to present their research at the Eleventh Annual Conference.

Guidelines: 

Applicants must be current members of ASMEA and engaged in ongoing study of the Middle East or Africa.

Applications must be accompanied by a paper proposal representing new and unpublished research from any academic discipline yet relevant to the region.

Successful applicants will be required to present their research at the Eleventh Annual ASMEA Conference. 

For more information and to apply, please visit the ASMEA website

Questions? Contact ASMEA at (202) 429-8860 or info@asmeascholars.org.