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The application for the 2027-28 Wattles Fellowship is now open!

Please apply below.
Applications close 9/30/26.

2026 Wattles Fellowship Application

Applicants in 2026 will be considered for the 2027-28 Fellowship year, our 58th cohort.

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Name*
Email*
We encourage you to provide an email other than your Vanderbilt email
Home Address*
Vanderbilt Address*
Did you attend a virtual info session?*
Did you thoroughly read the FAQ section of the website?*
Preliminary Interviews are scheduled for the evenings of October 6-8 (around 5pm-6:30pm) with specific time slots to be provided. Please indicate which day(s) you can commit to and are most available. Please prioritize October 6 and 7.*
Due to UK visa requirements for non-UK citizens, you must have a current passport valid for at least two years from the date of the first interview or proof of a new or renewal application at the first interview. If you are not a US citizen, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss options. Do you understand the passport requirement for this application process?*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.
One page PDFs, please.
PLEASE COMBINE ESSAYS INTO ONE PDF. The goal of the essay questions is to help us get a glimpse into your true, authentic self. We encourage you to dig deep and to be thoughtful, honest, and personal. Please strictly adhere to the number-of-words limit. QUESTION ONE: The Wattles Fellowship is built on the idea that growth happens when we step outside our comfort zone. In 250 words or less, tell us about a time when you took a leap into the unknown. What did you learn about yourself and how would you apply this to the Fellowship if selected? QUESTION TWO: In 250 words or less, tell us what compelled you to apply for The Wattles Fellowship?
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.
If you are selected for the final round of interviews, we will ask you to submit one letter of recommendation from a former or current faculty member or employer. The deadline to submit this letter is October 30, 2026. Your letter of recommendation will be considered only for the final interview round, regardless of when it is submitted. Please share the provided letter with your chosen recommender for submission instructions. You may download the letter of recommendation document to be provided to your recommender on the APPLY page of the website. Do you understand the letter of recommendation requirement?*
By submitting this application, you are certifying that you are not under any investigations, probations, or disciplinary actions and have no issues related to honor code violations or to any matter considered a felony or fraud.*
I confirm the accuracy of the information supplied above and in the attached.*
This field serves as your electronic signature. Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Please check your spam for this email.

2026 Application Cycle
(27-28 Fellowship)

Sept 1 - Application opens
Sept 2 - Virtual info session
Sept 23 - Career Fair @ VU
Sept 24 - Virtual info session - click to register
Sept 30 - Application closes
Oct 6-8 - Prelim interviews
Nov 6-7 - Final interviews
Aug '28 - 58th cohort of Fellows begins
*Dates subject to change.
**Info sessions not mandatory but encouraged to meet former fellows, learn about the Fellowship and ask questions.

Letter to the Recommender: Applicants who advance to the final interview must submit a letter of recommendation by October 30, 2026. Please share the introduction linked here with your chosen recommender as instructions upon requesting the letter of recommendation. Review the FAQs for more information.