University Administrative Fellows (UAFs)

• gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for university administration
• are mentored by a non-faculty member on campus
• learn new skills or use existing skills to complete a project in a department outside their academic department
• are introduced to a potential career field

This information is valuable for those preparing for the tenure-track job market, those preparing for careers in academic administration and for those looking for an experience that will position them for careers beyond the academy.

The fellowship consists of working on a project under the direction of the host department, attending meetings when appropriate, and discussing with the host various aspects of the host’s position which includes specific responsibilities, organizational dynamics, external networks, etc. The Fellowship is broken into two components: a mentoring and shadowing component (roughly 2 hours per week for the length of a semester) and a project component (roughly 4 hours per week for the length of a semester.) The total average time commitment is an average of 6 hours per week for the length of a semester. Summer UAFs are available, as are remote fellowships, which enable a broader range of participation in this program. 

University Administrative Fellows receive a $1,920 stipend in addition to their normal support. In order to accept the fellowship, graduate students must receive permission from their adviser(s) and must be in good academic standing. International graduate students are encouraged to apply and to be in touch with the Davis International Center during the application process.

The Graduate School offers a range of immersive experiences, all structured to support graduate students' timely completion of their degree program. Most of the fellowships are offered throughout the academic year and/or during the summer, and include the University Administrative Fellowship Program, the Community College Teaching Fellowship Program, and the GradFUTURES Social Impact Fellowship Program. 

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