SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
Sponsors are encouraged to meet with a member of the CPS Fellowship Team prior to submitting an official application for a 2025 fellow. The application—the sponsor’s project proposal—outlines the statement of work for the fellowship, the desired start date, and the minimum and preferred qualifications of the chosen fellow.
REVIEW THE “TALENT BANK”
All eligible fellow candidates are pre-screened and added to our Talent Bank, an online platform from which sponsors can review and inquire about for fellowship consideration. Based on the statement of work and preferred qualifications for each project, the Talent Bank is “custom sorted” to identify a shortlist of candidates for the sponsor to interview.
SPONSOR TIMELINE
Early Matching
For the sponsoring agencies whose timelines and fiscal year budgets are best suited for fellowships starting in May, the “Early Matching” process is best. By meeting the “Early Matching” timeline, sponsors will begin the process in March and will have access to the first wave of candidates in the Talent Bank who have indicated their availability to work beginning in May.
| Timeline | Stage |
| March 2025 | Target time for contracting process between sponsor and CPS |
| April 2025 | Target date for sponsor-led interviews |
Standard Matching
All other sponsors with intended fellowship start dates that range between June-September are directed toward the “Standard Matching” process. Start dates will vary depending on the sponsor’s needs as well as the preferred fellow candidate’s availability and schedule, the latter of which is often influenced by whether fellows follow quarter or semester systems.
| Timeline | Stage |
| April 2025 | Target date for contracting process between sponsor and CPS |
| May 2025 | Target date for sponsor-led interviews |
- Target start dates for standard fellowships are June-July. Sponsors are asked to identify a preferred start date in their project proposals; the screening and interview processes are timed accordingly.
Request to meet with a CPS Fellowship Team member! Email psfellows@pdx.edu
Contact Us
Center For Public Service Fellowships
psfellows@pdx.edu
Meaghan Lingo, Fellowship Program Administrator
mlingo@pdx.edu | 725-503-6477
Margaret Banyan, Affiliated Faculty
mbanyan@pdx.edu | 239-707-0674
Hafsa Shahzad, Program Assistant
shahzad@pdx.edu