Exchange programs send you into another country for a semester, summer, or year — embedding you in a foreign campus, government office, civic organisation, or laboratory with a host community attached. FellowshipDesk currently tracks 7 active exchange programs, organised below by host country, region, and career stage.
Exchange programs send you into another country for a semester, summer, or year — embedding you in a foreign campus, government office, civic organisation, or laboratory with a host community attached. Whether you are an undergraduate weighing your first international experience, a master's student looking for funded research, or a mid-career professional seeking a sponsored cohort, the programs in this category are reviewed by FellowshipDesk editors for credibility and accessibility. We list the official program website for every entry — applications must always be submitted to the sponsoring organisation directly, never through this directory.
European Commission
The EU's signature student mobility scheme, sending over 300,000 students each year to study or train at partner institutions across Europe and beyond.…
U.S. Department of State
A five-week U.S. exchange for emerging leaders from Southeast Asia, focused on civic engagement, economic empowerment, and the environment.…
Japanese Government
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme places thousands of young foreign nationals each year as English assistant language teachers and coordinators in Japan…
Climate Reality Project
Al Gore's flagship climate leadership training programme, with cohorts trained in cities worldwide each year.…
UN Volunteers
On-site UN volunteer assignments lasting up to a year, with travel and a modest living allowance covered by the UN system.…
United Nations Volunteers
Online volunteer assignments matching you with UN agencies and partner organisations for short-term, skills-based contributions.…
Peking University
An annual student-led symposium at Peking University bringing together emerging leaders from around the world to discuss China.…
Not every prestigious program is the right one for you. When FellowshipDesk evaluates a program for inclusion, we look at four signals you can use yourself: (1) funding adequacy — does the stipend actually cover the cost of living in the host city; (2) cohort design — are you joining a structured group with shared seminars or are you alone in a host office; (3) alumni outcomes — what are graduates doing two and five years out; and (4) application transparency — does the program publish its selection criteria and timeline. Use the linked official site on every program page to verify all four before you invest weeks in a long application.