Diversity & Community Fellows Program

Application Information

Details

Application Deadline

March 15

Area of Study

Humanities, Science & Engineering, Social Science, Professional

Amount

$7,500

Degree Type

Doctoral, Masters

Type of Funding

Fellowship/Grant

Coordinated by

Fellowships, Grants and Awards Coordinated by the Graduate Division (University and Extramural)

Overview

The Office for Graduate Diversity (OGD) is seeking Diversity and Community Fellows for the academic year. Fellows will be appointed for the period August 10, through May 21. Diversity and Community (D&C) Fellows, individually and collectively, will support advancing and implementing the Diversity and Inclusion goals of OGD and the Graduate Division. The D&C Fellows Program is directed by Assistant Dean for Graduate Diversity, Martha Chavez, and Fellows will collaborate with the Office for Graduate Diversity team and campus partners.

Critical components of this work will include but are not limited to, supporting an inclusive graduate community and enhancing the academic and professional experience of graduate students to foster a culture of belonging and success.

Fellows’ projects may include:

  • Recruitment and outreach to current and prospective graduate students;
  • Supporting peer mentorship
  • Coordinating events and workshops for current and prospective graduate students on relevant issues; and
  • Uplifting successful diversity and inclusion initiatives across campus

Application deadline: May 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm PST. Finalists will be contacted regarding next steps in late May/ early June 2026.

For more details on the fellowship.