Global Voices Fellowship
Offered in partnership with Global Voices, this exclusive fellowship will see you join a group of Australian youth representatives to meet with international leaders in policy, economics, health and international development.
"I never expected how much I could get out of the week on both a professional and personal level. As Global Voices scholars, we were exposed to world leaders and discovered the big economic issues facing the world."
James Chan, Global Voices Fellow
About the 2024 fellowship
This year, the University of Melbourne Faculty of Business and Economics is offering one fully funded fellowship to FBE students for each of the four delegations.
- AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland (May)
- Higher Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York, USA (July)
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings (AGM) in Washington, USA (October)
- Climate COP under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Azerbaijan (November)
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Switzerland, USA, or Azerbaijan to experience how global decision making happens. We encourage anyone who is passionate about making a difference to apply for this opportunity.
What is included?
The Global Voices Fellowship program includes:
- Travel to Canberra for a 3-day departure briefing and upskilling program
- Travel to an international conference
- Support to write and publish a policy proposal that contributes a fresh perspective to domestic and global decision-making.
Across the course of the Global Voices program, you will develop a 2,500-word policy paper which proposes practical recommendations on a topic related to the delegation agenda. With the assistance of the Global Voices Delegations Managers, Fellows will conduct their own research into their chosen subject matter, use their first-hand delegation experience to develop their ideas further, and polish off their paper upon their return home. Papers that meet the GV Journal standard are then published in the Global Voices Journal and shared with key policy stakeholders and networks so their work can be celebrated by the broader community.
During the program, you will also have the remarkable opportunity to attend private meetings with subject matter experts, esteemed academics, Commonwealth Government Departmental Secretaries, Members of the Australian Parliament and leaders of civil society and private organisations.
The GV Fellowship program goes beyond education, offering life-changing opportunities that shape the future of Australian leadership.
You can find out more about the GV Fellowship here.
How much does it cost?
The Fellowship is fully funded by the University of Melbourne Faculty of Business and Economics, and includes all domestic and international flights, accommodation, breakfasts, visas, insurance, and registration fees (you will need to cover the cost of meals and some transfers).
Who can apply?
The Global Voices Fellowship is open to all University of Melbourne Faculty of Business and Economics students. Applicants must also meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a BCom or MBS program.
- Be aged 18 - 30 for the full duration of the program
- Be available for pre-departure training in Canberra (dates listed in the application form)
- Be available and able to travel for the full duration of the international delegation you are applying for
- Have the ability to commit at least 5 hours per week to the fellowship program
- Currently hold or can obtain a passport well before your delegation's dates and will be valid for at least 6 months after the end of your delegation
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Selection criteria
We are looking for delegates that have:
- Personal and/or professional interest in the delegation's purpose and issues
- Unique and relevant experience, showing a commitment to the fellowship requirements
- Potential to gain professionally and personally from the experience
- Intention to contribute meaningfully to the fellowship and their communities following the fellowship
- A relevant, considered and quality policy proposal
Information Session
Get application tips by watching the Global Voices Information Session following the link below:
Watch Global Voices Information Session
How to apply?
You are required to submit a policy proposal, a personal statement, evidence of previous professional and academic experience, and responses to the application questions. If successful, your proposal will become the basis of your final policy paper and help to familiarise you with the core themes of your international summit.
Semester 1 applications have now closed. The recruitment round for Semester 2 will be announced in June/July 2024. For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the Global Voices website.