What types of organizations are eligible to host a Fellow?

The following types of organizations are eligible to apply:

• Academic institutions (e.g., research centers, academic research hospitals, universities)
• Nonprofit organizations (e.g., legal services providers, advocacy organizations, other service providers)
• Public sector agencies (e.g., local/state government agencies, school district, district attorney’s office, judiciary)

Fellows typically create change by:

• Advocating for policy and practice improvements
• Conducting applied research
• Advancing new approaches to service delivery
• Employing legal advocacy strategies
• Shaping and advancing narrative change
• Strengthening coalitions and partnerships

What types of candidates are eligible to become a Fellow?

We are interested in providing an opportunity for early-career professionals who have at least two years of relevant and demonstrated progressive leadership experience, and a strong potential for growth through Stoneleigh’s professional development and leadership programming.

What are the funding exclusions?

• Organizations that are currently hosting an Emerging Leader Fellow are ineligible to apply.
• We do not support Fellowship projects focused on lobbying or advocacy aimed at influencing specific legislation or political campaigns.
• We do not support Fellowship projects that focus exclusively on providing direct services to individuals; however, depending on the Fellowship model (project-based or protected-time), a portion of direct service activities are permitted, in recognition of the experiential and substantive value they provide.

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