Applications Open for Karabelle Pizzigati Fellowship

Applications are open! Students can now apply for the Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Fellowship, taking the next step in becoming advocates for children, youth, and families. Applications opened October 1st, 2024 and close on November 1st, 2024.

In the words of UMD’s School of Public Policy, the Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Fellowship “inspires the best and brightest students to pursue careers in children's advocacy.” Read more below about opportunities to engage with the Karabelle Pizzigati Fellowship.

The Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Fellowship

The School of Public Policy and the School of Public Health partner annually to name students as Karabelle Pizzigati fellows. These students have a commitment to a career in children's advocacy. In addition to required coursework, fellows will participate in paid internships. Fellows will work closely with the program director to identify and prepare for an internship opportunity in the children's advocacy field.

Application Opens: October 1, 2024
Deadline: November 1, 2024

The Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Graduate Student Research Award

The 2025 Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Graduate Student Research Award supports graduate students who are working on research projects related to children and families in the 2025 calendar year. Each award will provide the graduate student with a $5,000 stipend. In order to apply, students should submit a research proposal.

Deadline: November 1, 2024