The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) has opened applications for its 2026 UP Fellowship Program. This initiative is specifically designed to support women career advancement, targeting ethnically diverse women within the alternative investment industry.
The program aims to provide a strategic boost for mid-career professionals looking to overcome unique industry hurdles.
Over a six-month period, running from March to September 2026, participants will engage in a curriculum tailored to help them break through professional barriers.
As the largest industry association for diverse-owned alternative investment firms, the NAIC focuses on increasing capital flow to high-performing diverse managers.
Benefits
Fellows will benefit from high-level mentorship by being paired with senior executive mentors from across the alternative investment landscape. These pairings include monthly one-hour meetings to discuss professional development, career pathing, and future planning.
The program also features a series of tactical workshops led by experts to transform participants into strategic leaders.
Participants will also receive training in modern industry essentials, including AI and emerging technology integration.
Other workshop topics include personal brand positioning, executive presence, and adaptive leadership in dynamic markets.
Beyond formal training, the fellowship provides extensive networking opportunities with a cohort of peers and past participants.
Application requirements
The fellowship is exclusively open to ethnically diverse women who possess between 7 and 12 years of experience in the alternative investment industry.
Prospective fellows must ensure they are fully available to participate in all components of the professional development program.
Deadline
Interested candidates must act quickly to secure their place in the 2026 cohort. The application window is currently active and will close shortly after the start of the New Year.
All applications must be submitted no later than Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 pm to be considered for the program. Late submissions will not be reviewed by the selection committee.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure timely consideration. Visit the UP Fellowship for women career advancement page to apply. Explore more global calls on our Opportunities page
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