It is a program of the Washington, DC-based National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, which has worked since its inception in 1973 to eliminate prejudice, violence and injustice against GLBT people at the local, state and national level. The Vaid Fellowship was created through a generous grant from the Billie Jean King Foundation in honor of the Policy Institute's former director, long-time activist Urvashi Vaid. Vaid Fellowships support and recognize the leadership of people of color and other emerging leaders in the progressive movement for GLBT equality. Vaid Fellows are given a great deal of responsibility and are directly supervised by a staff of nationally recognized GLBT policy experts from legal and social science research fields. May 29 August 10 or June 4 August 16.
Fellows are responsible for their own housing and living expenses.
Enrolled in a degree program at least half-time as a graduate or undergraduate student , or have successfully completed a graduate or undergraduate degree within the 12 months preceding the application deadline.