The GLOS Engagement Fellowship offers a US$35,000 stipend within a US$40,000 total support package for a year of mentored work.
Programme dates and audience
The fellowship runs from 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2028. Applicants must have recently completed, or be within one academic term of completing, a graduate degree or professional programme at an accredited US or Canadian institution. Interest in Great Lakes resources, community science and related policy is required.
Understanding GLOS Engagement Fellowship funding
The US$40,000 package includes the US$35,000 living stipend. Up to US$5,000 covers health insurance and relocation, with remaining funds allocated under the call’s rules. Up to US$2,000 for professional-development travel is part of the total, not an additional award.
Required application materials
Prepare two signed recommendations, a career-goals statement of no more than 1,000 words, a CV of up to two pages, official transcripts and the specified course list.
Deadline and submission
Send the package to recruit@glos.org by 13 November 2026 at 17:00 Eastern. Late applications are rejected. The official call explains selection criteria and the expected interview process.
Treat the package as one budget
The stipend and additional support sit within the stated total package. Do not add every possible benefit to the headline amount as though each were a separate guaranteed payment. Ask how eligible insurance, relocation and professional-development expenses are approved and whether reimbursement requires receipts. Build a cash-flow plan as well as a total budget.
Demonstrate engagement rather than only technical knowledge
A proposal for an engagement fellowship should show how you listen, communicate and work with people whose priorities may differ. Use an example where you adapted information for a particular audience or helped a group understand a problem. Describe your role honestly and avoid presenting community participation as something that can be assumed without consent.
Connect the fellowship to your learning goals
Explain which abilities you want to develop and why the fellowship is a suitable bridge from your graduate or professional studies. A focused goal is more useful than a general statement that the award would improve your career. Consider how the placement’s responsibilities relate to your existing experience and where you would need mentoring.
Check documents and timing
Organise the academic records, recommendations, CV and personal statement using the official requirements. Ask referees for signed letters early enough to check that the complete package is ready. Before sending, verify the recipient address and document readability. A close deadline is a reason to simplify and check carefully, not to submit unsupported claims.
Compare the right opportunity
Science-related opportunities can serve different professions. The IJP and Frontiers grant supports journalists’ reporting travel, not the same engagement placement or graduate development pathway as GLOS. Read our IJP and Frontiers reporting grant guide for the separate eligibility and application process.
Official application information
Read the official opportunity and application instructions.
Prepare your application against the organiser’s requirements, rather than relying on the headline alone. Check that documents are complete and that the application reaches the specified destination before the deadline. An application does not guarantee selection.
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