Overview

The Global Impact Fellows Program is a one-year commitment to leading or assisting a student-led initiative that addresses a global+local issue where students can hone project management, leadership and specific technical skills in an environment where they have real autonomy. The Fellows' work supports a campus-wide initiative of Global Education for All that aims to help every UC Davis student increase their ability to collaborate effectively and equitably across cultural and geographic boundaries.

Fellows will have opportunities to connect and collaborate with other globally-minded students, network with leadership in Global Affairs and across the UC Davis campus, and build leadership skills. The Fellows program is comprised of a mix of undergraduate, graduate and professional students from different fields of study.

Spotlight: 2024-25 Global Impact Fellows

The Global Impact Fellows Program draws upon UC Davis’ commitment to Global Education for All, which aims to provide all UC Davis students with global learning opportunities and experiences.

Who are the Global Impact Fellows?

Global Impact Fellows are UC Davis students of any academic level interested in supporting initiatives that benefit other UC Davis students and the greater Davis community, while also addressing a global issue connected to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Global Impact Fellows are interested in devoting time an energy to global learning right here on campus in a team setting and developing their project management skills for future professional endeavors.

Program Benefits

• Training in project management and understanding the Theory of Change model.
• Opportunity to collaborate with students across multiple academic disciplines on a project that addresses a global+local issue.
• No-cost global learning opportunity based on campus.
• Introduction to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
• Mentorship from specially selected faculty and staff members.
• Personalized LinkedIn recommendation from Global Affairs Leadership.

Program Description

This program runs during the academic year from the Fall Quarter to the following Spring Quarter. Applicants can apply to the program as either a Project Lead or Project Participant. If applying as a project lead, the applicant must also submit a project proposal (new or ongoing).

All Global Impact Fellows will:

• Self-coordinate their project work with some guidance from an assigned mentor and the program coordinator.
• Attend a minimum of one program workshop per quarter that supports project work.
• Complete a Theory of Change deliverable with project team members.
• Attend project check-in meetings at least once per quarter with the Global Impact Fellows program coordinator.

Global Impact Fellows can expect to spend a minimum of 20 hour/quarter on program deliverables and project work over the course of the academic year, dependent on the needs of the project and program requirements.

Program Eligibility

• Must be enrolled at UC Davis at any degree level.
• Must be present in the Davis/Sacramento area for two out of three academic quarters.
• Must be able to spend a minimum of 20 hours/quarter on program deliverables and project work.

More Information

• Visit our Global Education for All resources to find out more about the initiative.
• Learn more about giving opportunities.
• For questions about the program or eligibility, please contact the program coordinator.

Contact Information

Jessica Fareri

Program Coordinator, Experiential and Intercultural Programs
Global Learning Hub, Global Affairs
jmfareri@ucdavis.edu