Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State will inaugurate a new Fulbright award in academic year 2012-13. The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will offer opportunities for U.S. citizens to build mutual understanding and contribute to the strengthening of the public sector abroad.

The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will also allow fellows to serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions. Moreover, this fellowship will also enable gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries while simultaneously carrying out an academic research or study project.

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships will be offered in the following countries:

Bangladesh
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Haiti
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Mongolia
Nepal
Nigeria
Thailand
Tunisia

Embassies, Fulbright Commissions (where applicable), and host country governments will coordinate appropriate professional placements for candidates in public policy areas including, but not limited to:

Public health
Education
Agriculture
Justice
Energy
Environment
Public finance
Economic development
Information technology
Communications

The main aim of these assignments is to build the Fellows’ knowledge and skills and also provide support to partner country institutions. These assignments also enhance long-term relationships between the U.S. and the partner country. The U.S. Embassy, with the Fulbright Commission will offer administrative support and oversight during the Fellow’s program.

Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will serve in a capacity similar to a “special assistant” for a senior level official.