Please note that applications for the Atlas Corps Fellowship and the Virtual Leadership Institute are currently closed. We will update apply.atlascorps.org with future opportunities.
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Blended (Remote and U.S.-based) 12-18 -Month Fellowship
The Blended Fellowship combines approximately one month of virtual service from Fellows’ home countries with approximately eleven months of service in the United States, along with in-person and virtual training through our Global Leadership Lab.
The total length of the Blended Fellowship (including the remote and in-person components) is typically 12 months but can be extended by agreement of the Fellow and Host. While the specific Fellowship structure for each placement will be defined based on the potential placement opportunity, the typical Blended Fellowship includes:
- Service from Fellows’ home countries: Fellows serve remotely full-time (an average of 40 hours a week) with U.S.-based Host Organizations for approximately one month. Fellows and Host Organizations determine a weekly schedule that makes sense for both of them, which usually includes at least 4 hours of daily overlap with U.S. business hours. During remote service, Fellows receive a stipend based on the local cost of living that would cover lodging for one person, basic utilities, food, local transportation, and financial support for the technology necessary to meet Host Organization requirements remotely. Atlas Corps would also support the Fellow in obtaining a U.S. visa during this time.
- Service in the U.S.: Following the one-month remote service period, Fellows will arrive in the U.S. for continued in-person service with their Host Organizations. Host Organizations provide a working space for Fellows, and Fellows are required to meet regularly with their Host Organization in person, though most Fellows continue to have some level of remote service from their home in the U.S. depending on their office’s work environment. Exact schedules may vary between organizations. While in the U.S., Fellows receive a basic stipend that is only meant to cover shared housing, basic utilities, food, and local transportation.
- Preparation Process: As soon as Fellows are placed with a Host Organization and they accept the offer with Atlas Corps, the Fellows will start working on the visa process (before the program start date). Atlas Corps would provide support for the Fellow in obtaining a U.S. visa while reimbursing the Fellow for visa fees incurred. Some U.S. Embassies around the world are still operating at a reduced capacity, so there will be 3 different potential U.S. arrival dates based on visa availability.
- Global Leadership Lab & Global Network: In addition to full-time service at their Host Organization, throughout the entire Fellowship, Fellows will also participate in over 200 hours of in-person and virtual training through our Global Leadership Lab, and join our global network of approximately 1,700+ social change leaders in 116 countries.
Review the benefits of participating in the Blended Fellowship here.
Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Remote 12-Month Fellowship
The Atlas Corps Remote Fellowship is a 12-month leadership development program for the world’s top social change leaders in their home countries. Fellows serve full-time remotely with Host Organizations to develop leadership skills and learn effective practices through the Atlas Corps professional development programs and networking opportunities with other Fellows.
While the specific Fellowship structure for each placement will be defined based on the potential placement opportunity, the typical Remote Fellowship includes:
- Service from Fellows’ home countries: Fellows serve remotely full-time (an average of 40 hours a week) in time zones overlapping with US time zones (Eastern Standard/Daylight Time to Pacific Standard/Daylight Time) for 12 months. Fellows do not travel to the U.S. for in-person service and stay in their country of residence throughout the Fellowship. Fellows and Host Organizations determine a weekly schedule that makes sense for both of them, which usually includes at least 4 hours of daily overlap with U.S. business hours. During remote service, Fellows receive a stipend based on their country’s local cost of living that would cover lodging for one person, basic utilities, food, local transportation, and financial support for the technology necessary to meet Host Organization requirements remotely.
- Global Leadership Lab, Virtual Leadership Institute, & Global Network: In addition to full-time remote service at their Host Organization, throughout the entire Fellowship, Fellows will also participate in up to 200 hours of virtual training through a combination of activities from our Global Leadership Lab and Virtual Leadership Institute. Fellows will also join our global network of approximately 1,700+ social change leaders from 116 countries.
- No Visa Requirement: Since participation in the Remote Fellowship is not visa-dependent, candidates are eligible to participate in the Atlas Corps Fellowship if they are a legal resident and/or citizen of any country outside the U.S.
- Internet Requirement: Candidates must have access to stable internet connection for video calls and to use other software programs during the hours of the Fellowship. Atlas Corps will provide financial support for the technology necessary to complete Host Organization requirements remotely from their home countries.
Review the benefits of participating in the Remote Fellowship here.
Need more information? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Virtual Leadership Institute
NOTE: Please visit apply.atlascorps.org to find out if Atlas Corps is accepting applications for the Virtual Leadership Institute. Atlas Corps implements a different selection process for the Virtual Leadership Institute with a shortened application, separate deadlines, and specific eligibility criteria that is highlighted on the web page of each opportunity. Candidates to the Fellowship may also indicate their interest in the Institute on the Fellowship application.
The Atlas Corps Virtual Leadership Institute is an online learning community for global social change leaders based on the established Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab. Participants, known as Atlas Corps Scholars, enhance their professional skills, build their global networks, and prepare for leadership in their home communities.
Themes
The Leadership Institute focuses on three themes: Developing Self, Developing Others, and Leading Movements.
Format
The Leadership Institute is organized into five online learning modules: Orientation, Developing Self, Developing Others, Leading Movements, Reflection Retreat. This five-month online program includes keynote speakers, interactive workshops, self-led activities, discussion groups, and community-building activities with leading U.S. organizations and leaders. Scholars will also work on an individual project focused on their own professional development and/or on positive social impact for the community; projects can be new or existing activities.
Review the benefits of participating in the Virtual Leadership Institute here.
Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for detailed information on each program. If your question isn’t answered there, please email apply@atlascorps.org.