Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Fellowship?

The Fellowship program is 12 months.

When is the application period? When are Fellows chosen?

The tentative timeline of the program is as follows:

Application Period: November 1 – December 17, 2009

Screening Period: November 2009 – December 2009

Interview Period: January 2010

Fellows Announced: March 2010

Fellowship Concludes: March 2011

Is it a paid Fellowship?

No, Fellows will not be paid. The Fellowship is an educational program designed to complement the learning that is occurring while individuals are employed as full-time analysts.

Will Fellows be given job offers?

The Fellowship is purely an educational program; there is no promise of employment, although the fellowship is designed to better position participants to work in the alternative investment sector within a stand-alone firm or an investment bank, or within the sector, post their analyst programs.

When will fellowship activities be held?

Events will be scheduled outside of work hours, during breakfast hours and on Saturdays, so as not to disrupt work obligations or the work day.

Do Fellows have to attend all events?

Attendance at Fellowship events is optional.