Introducing the David A. Rock Fellowship for Humanitarian Engineering
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EWB-USA is excited to launch the David A. Rock Fellowship for Humanitarian Engineering: a 9-week, culturally immersive learning experience that offers early-career professionals the opportunity to deepen their understanding of international development and humanitarian engineering.
If you're drawn to community-centered development and want to learn alongside our in-country partners, this fellowship was built for you. This is a 9-week fellowship placement with a living stipend, including programmatic training in Denver, CO, 7 weeks of in-country fieldwork in either Ecuador or Uganda, culminating at the 2027 EWB-USA National Conference in St. Louis, MO.
Applications are open now and reviewed on a rolling basis through October 23, 2026.
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What the fellowship looks like
The fellowship moves through three phases, from preparation to field learning to sharing what fellows learned. The 9 weeks include several travel days between locations.
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Phase |
Location |
What fellows experience |
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Week 1: Training |
EWB-USA office, Denver, CO |
Orientation and training with EWB-USA staff + travel to field assignment. |
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Weeks 2-8: Field learning |
Uganda (with EWB-EA) or Ecuador (with FIEA Ecuador) |
The majority of the fellowship, spent learning alongside in-country partners on community-centered infrastructure projects |
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Week 9: National Conference |
St. Louis, MO |
Travel back to the United States and attend the 2027 EWB-USA National Conference to present on the experience. |
Key details
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Who it's for |
Recent graduates and early-career professionals interested in international development and humanitarian engineering |
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Dates |
January 4 – March 7, 2027 (9 weeks, including travel) |
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Funding |
EWB-USA funds fellows' education and training, including a $6,000 living stipend, accomodations, fellowship-related travel expenses, and an in-country per diem for meals |
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Locations |
Training in Denver, CO; field learning in Uganda or Ecuador; National Conference in St. Louis, MO |
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Application deadline |
October 23, 2026 |
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early rather than waiting for the deadline.
How to apply
Everything you need to apply is in the application packet. Start with the FAQ if you have questions about eligibility, placements or logistics.
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Submit your application no later than October 23, 2026.
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Join the information session
Want to hear from our team first? Join the Fellowship Information Session on October 13 at 4 PM MT.
You'll learn about:
- The background of the fellowship
- What the Uganda and Ecuador placements involve
- The application process, with time for your questions
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Questions? Know someone who'd be a great fit?
Reach out to Volunteer Coordinator Hillary Brown at hillary.brown@ewb-usa.org with any questions.
We'd also love your help spreading the word. If you know an early-career engineer or development professional who'd thrive in this fellowship, please share this post within your networks.