Habitat for Humanity International and the United States Agency for International Development Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, or USAID/BHA, in partnership with HFHI and supported by InterAction, have come together to sponsor the next Humanitarian Shelter & Settlements (HS&S) Research Fellowship program for graduate students.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, 5 p.m. EST. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. For more information on the fellowship opportunities, the application process and who qualifies, visit our website.
Please register by following the linked text below to join us for an informational webinar on Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 1st of February, at 11:00 AM EST:
The research fellowship offers graduate students the opportunity to receive professional mentorship, networking opportunities and financial support for research on a humanitarian shelter and settlements topic.
PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP
- The candidates will have the chance to gain firsthand experience and visibility into the work as they complete their graduate studies, helping lay pivotal groundwork for their professional careers.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
- We provide our fellows with contacts and networking opportunities to develop direct relationships with leading experts from international and national humanitarian organizations.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- Each fellow will receive a financial support of up to $19,000 each – made up of a $10,000 stipend and up to $9,000 for travel-related expenses when necessary – to support international graduate research for about 10 months.
Fellowship opportunities are open to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents enrolled full-time in accredited graduate school programs in the U.S., or are U.S. citizens studying abroad in a discipline such as:
- City, urban, environmental or regional planning
- Architecture or architectural engineering
- Civil or environmental engineering
- International or development studies
- Humanities or social studies
- Or other similar disciplines
For more information, contact: Roberto A. (Bob) Chia-Balmaceda at RChia-Balmaceda@habitat.org
Please note: Employment opportunities are being provided for informational purposes only. Anyone interested in applying for one of these positions is responsible for verifying all related information. The Urban & Community Studies Program, nor the University is recommending these employers nor guaranteeing the accuracy of the information furnished in the posting.