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The Global Voices Fellowship program goes beyond education, offering life-changing opportunities that shape the future of Australian leadership.
What is GV?
As a youth-led and run not-for-profit, Global Voices (GV) aims to upskill and develop the next generation of Australian leaders to contribute to domestic and global decision-making.
GV is the only organisation in Australia to offer a Policy Fellowship Program that provides in-person and hands-on experience in public policy and international affairs.
Since our founding in 2011, our Fellowship Program has become an integral part of student enrichment and outward mobility programs for dozens of universities and philanthropic groups across the country.
Our program takes Fellows to international conferences and Australia’s capital, providing an unparalleled development opportunity whilst writing a policy proposal that contributes a fresh perspective to domestic and global decision-making.
The GV Fellowship program goes beyond education, offering life-changing opportunities that shape the future of Australian leadership.
What is included in a
Global Voices Fellowship?
GV is the only organisation in Australia to offer a Policy Fellowship Program that provides in-person and practical experience in policy-making and international relations.
All Global Voices Fellows must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or permanent humanitarian residents aged 18 - 30 years.*
2024 Global Voices Delegations
Global Voices runs two recruitment rounds a year:
February/March (Semester 1) and June/July (Semester 2)
Semester 1
Y20 Global Summit
Where: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
When: August
The Y20 Summit is an annual gathering that brings together youth delegates from G20 countries to discuss and develop policy recommendations on global issues. It provides a platform for young people to engage with policymakers and contribute their perspectives to the broader G20 agenda.
Higher Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)
Where: New York, USA
When: July
The Higher Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) Conference is a United Nations platform for reviewing progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It brings together governments, civil society, and other stakeholders to share experiences, discuss challenges, and identify solutions for advancing sustainable development globally.
Semester 2
Commission on the Status of Women
Where: New York, USA
When: March 2025
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment worldwide. It convenes annually to evaluate progress, identify challenges, and develop policies to advance the rights and well-being of women and girls in areas such as education, employment, and political participation.
Biodiversity COP16
Where: Colombia
When: October
The Biodiversity COP, or Conference of the Parties, is a series of meetings held under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), where member countries come together to discuss and negotiate agreements on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. These meetings play a crucial role in shaping international efforts to protect and manage the world's biological resources.
This delegations occurs bi-annually. The next one is 2024.
International Monetary Fund / World Bank AGM
Where: Washington, USA
When: October
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings (AGM) are gatherings of finance ministers, central bank governors, and other key stakeholders from member countries to discuss global economic issues, development priorities, and financial policies.
Climate COP29
Where: Azerbaijan
When: November
The Climate COP, or Conference of the Parties, is an annual gathering under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), where countries negotiate and make decisions on global climate policy. It serves as a platform for discussing and implementing measures to address climate change, including emissions reduction targets, adaptation strategies, and financial support for developing nations.
Find out more about the GV Fellowship program
"My Global Voices experience was nothing short of transformative. As someone with an interest in climate change but not much previous exposure to the policy/international diplomacy space, I gained an immense amount from this program."
Faith Woon, 2023 Climate COP
"The mechanisms for the decisions that affect our lives usually seem elusive. The Global Voices Scholarship program provides a launchpad for young Australians to uncover these mechanisms."
Julian Garratt, 2023 IMF/WB
"As a public school student from regional Australia, the chance to meet with individuals who are at the top of their field was an amazing opportunity and a great honour."
Callum Noone, 2023 Climate COP