The Vaid Fellowships were founded by a generous grant from the Billie Jean King Foundation to support and recognize the leadership of people of color and other emerging leaders in the progressive movement for GLBT equality. Any course credit for the Fellowship will depend on the policies of the particular institution a student is attending. It is the Fellow's responsibility to provide the Policy Institute with the proper paperwork necessary to receive course credit. The Policy Institute Fellows coordinator will provide an evaluation of the Fellow's work in accordance with the institution's standards and procedures. Vaid Fellowship candidates should contact their campus Financial Aid office for details.
Fellows are responsible for their own housing, living expenses, and any other costs.
Fellows will gain experience working at a progressive national think tank dedicated to ending discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people. Fellows are an integral part of producing the substantive work of the Policy Institute through various roles including administrative support, research projects, design and communications, writing, and participation in Policy Institute staff meetings. Remember that semester fellowships require at least 24 hours per week and a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, and summer fellowships require at least 40 hours per week and a minimum commitment of 11 weeks. Public Information and Communications- design, communications, writing, database and marketing skills. Strategic Initiatives - Strong administrative and organizing skills.