The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities (GCD) Fellowships provides semester long part-time placements with the Commission in Cranston, RI, working on disability policy and research. The Fellow will assist one of the committees and, through individualized learning experiences, become familiar with procedures used to design and implement disability policy. Mentor experiences will introduce the Fellow to disability policy issues and actions at the local, state, and federal levels. The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities is an independent state agency responsible for reviewing all state laws, programs, and policies concerning children and adults with disabilities and making policy recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly.
The Commission will provide a living expense stipend of $3,680 during the semester and reimbursement for authorized travel.
Eligibility: Fourth-year Undergraduate (Senior), Alum (undergrad), Alum (Graduate), Graduate Student
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline month: Program Deadline Varies
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