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Global Fellowship

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NCURA Global Fellowship

Purpose

The NCURA Global Fellowship is a professional development program for research administrators worldwide to learn about research administration at institutions in other countries and to strengthen skills in research administration and intercultural communication.

The Fellowship provides USD $3,000 in support for a Fellow to visit a foreign Host Institution. Fellows complete a minimum two-week placement focused on mutual learning, best practices, and practical approaches to research administration across the full award lifecycle (proposal to closeout).

We work with a network of Host Institutions internationally. Find the Host Institution list here: Host Institution List.

2026 Award Categories and Number of Awards

The Fellowship targets three main groups during the application process. For each group, NCURA may select up to two (2) applicants for award (six awards total).

Award Category Who This Is For Typical Career Stage Eligible Applicant Location Maximum Awards (2026) Funding
International Applicants Applicants based outside of the United States All professional stages Outside the U.S. Up to 2 USD $3,000
Early–Mid Career Applicants Applicants at the early or mid stages of their career Early–Mid Career U.S.-based or International Up to 2 USD $3,000
Senior Career Applicants Applicants at the senior stages of their career Senior Career U.S.-based or International Up to 2 USD $3,000

General Fellowship Information (2026)

  • Funding amount: USD $3,000
  • Minimum Fellowship duration: 2 weeks
  • Timing: The Fellowship must be taken within one (1) year of notification
  • Host Institutions: Click here

Applications

Status: 2026 applications opening soon. Please check back for the application link and deadlines.

Online application form: (Link will be posted here when open)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Minimum 2 years of experience in research administration.
  2. Minimum 2 years of active NCURA membership. This requirement may be waived if the applicant’s institution agrees to serve as a Host Institution for a future NCURA Global Fellow.
  3. Institutional support, demonstrated by a Letter of Institutional Support/Commitment from institutional leadership.
  4. Credentials and ability to travel internationally (including confirming eligibility for foreign travel and all appropriate travel documentation; insurance if not covered by the Fellow’s home institution).
  5. Three-year rule: Applicants selected as a Fellow within the past three (3) years are not eligible.
  6. Membership during Fellowship: Fellows must continue to be members of NCURA during the Fellowship period.

Selection Criteria

  • International research administration experience
  • National-level research administration experience
  • References (must be NCURA members)
  • Quality of the statement of interest

Applicants may apply to multiple categories; however, NCURA will select an applicant for no more than one (1) award category per cycle.

Conditions of Fellowship

To take part in the Fellowship, you are required to abide by the following conditions:

  • The Fellowship must be taken within one (1) year of notification.
  • The length of the Fellowship must be a minimum of 2 weeks.
  • You will be responsible for making your own travel arrangements and confirming eligibility for foreign travel as well as all appropriate travel credentials (including insurance if not covered by your home institution).
  • You must continue to be a member of NCURA during the Fellowship period.
  • You must comply with the NCURA Fellowship Code of Conduct (below).
  • You will be required to submit a final report to NCURA Global within one (1) month after your scheduled return to your home institution. The report must detail your experience, learnings, and key highlights of your visit.

NCURA Fellowship Code of Conduct

Respect for the Law

All Fellows will respect the laws of the country and locale in which he or she is hosted.

Cultural Sensitivity

Fellows will be culturally sensitive to the local customs of the inhabitants of their host country, paying close attention to those of personal behavior. Fellows will respect and abide by the laws and customs of local cultural property.

Appropriate Personal Behavior

Fellows will not engage in behavior at any time which will impede their ability to present at or attend the agreed-upon programs at their Host Institution. Fellows’ personal conduct will not have a negative impact on the reputation of their country or professional society.

Respect for Others and Tolerance of Their Opinions

Fellows will respect the cultural background of colleagues at their Host Institution. They will be tolerant and will refrain from harassment of any individual based on sex, marital status, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or religious beliefs.

Travel Planning

Upon your confirmation, we will contact your chosen Host Institution, and you will be able to discuss a mutually convenient time for your Fellowship, as well as the research administration topics you most wish to examine.

Finally, you are required to provide details to NCURA of your final travel plans and an outline of your Fellowship, once all arrangements have been confirmed.

FAQs

Can I apply for more than one award category?

Yes. You may apply to multiple award categories; however, NCURA will select you for no more than one (1) award category in a given cycle.

If I was selected as a Fellow previously, when can I apply again?

You may apply again three (3) years after selection. For example, if you were selected as a 2019 Fellow, you may apply again in 2022 for a 2023 Fellowship.

Is there a limit on how many times I can apply?

No. There is no limit on applications; however, applicants selected within the past three (3) years are not eligible.

Need Further Information?

If you have any questions about your Fellowship, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Contact

global@ncura.edu