Gap Year & Short-Term Opportunities

The gap year refers to a period of time, usually one or two years after graduation, when students take a break from education to work or volunteer before continuing with graduate/professional school or starting a longer-term job. These short-term experiences help students explore career paths and gain experience. In some cases, these experiences will turn into longer-term.

  • Think about your motivation: Why do you want to take a gap year or two? Have you thoroughly thought about how this might fit with your future goals?
  • Define your goals: Are you interested in expanding your resume, living independently, clarifying your interests, or experiencing a different culture?
  • Research: What are your options?
  • Plan ahead: Planning ahead is useful in order to avoid missing deadlines for applications or fellowships. Give yourself ample time to update any international travel documents you may need, save money or book trips in advance.

Sample Lists of CGCC Fellowships

Common Good & Creative Careers (CGCC), an initiative within OCS, has compiled the following sample lists of fellowships to allow students to explore a variety of options for their gap year. Click the links below to learn more about fellowships based on your category of interest: Education Fellowships Environment Fellowships Farming Fellowships Fellowship Search Engines Health Research / Pre-Health Fellowships Law / Legal Services Fellowships Nonprofit Leadership Fellowships Public Affairs / Public Service Fellowships Public Health / Health Policy Fellowships Religiously Affiliated Service Fellowships Social Justice Fellowships

Associate Clinical Research Coordinator Position at UNC

THIS POSTING IS FOR 2 POSITIONS. ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH VACANCIES. This position will serve as an Associate Clinical Research Coordinator within Division of Endocrinology at the UNC School of Medicine and is ideal for an individual interested …

By Kristin McJunkins
Kristin McJunkins Director of Advanced Degree Applications & STEM Career Advising
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT I: Department of Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery

Location: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY

Research Focus: Rheumatology

Starting Salary: $43k

Minimum Commitment: 2 years (24 months)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Assistant is an integral member of the research team responsible for a variety of tasks essential …

By Kristin McJunkins
Kristin McJunkins Director of Advanced Degree Applications & STEM Career Advising
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Postgraduate Position in Reproductive Immunology (Laboratory of Dr Vikki Abrahams) in the Yale Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

This is a full time paid 12 month position (starting salary $38,400) to work in the laboratory of Dr Vikki Abrahams, PhD in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences beginning summer 2024.

The laboratory focuses on understanding the …

By Kristin McJunkins
Kristin McJunkins Director of Advanced Degree Applications & STEM Career Advising
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