GSAS Fellowships in Academic Administration

The GSAS Fellowships in Academic Administration (FAA) provide Columbia doctoral students with an immersive professional development experience. Through a mix of strategic project work and participation in the host office’s day-to-day operations, fellows gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of university leadership. Whether pursuing a path in the professoriate or beyond, the FAA program empowers students to translate their academic rigor into professional excellence.

Administrative offices across the university act as fellowship hosts and design substantive projects and assignments for the fellows. Fellowship terms are for one or two semesters and may begin in the fall, spring, or summer term. The expected weekly time commitment for each position is 8-10 hours during the academic year and 10-12 hours over the summer. Fellows receive a $2,500 stipend each term.

Fellows attend professional development workshops, where they create community with their peers, learn new skills, and reflect on their fellowship experience.