Deadline- February 1, 2013
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State offers funding for Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship to provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to build mutual understanding and contribute to the strengthening of the public sector abroad.
The U.S. Embassy, with the Fulbright Commission (where applicable), will provide administrative support and oversight during the Fellow’s program.
Embassies, Fulbright Commissions (where applicable), and host country governments will coordinate appropriate professional placements for candidates in all public policy areas including, but not limited to, public health, education, agriculture, justice, energy, the environment, public finance, economic development, information technology, and communications. While all public policy fields are eligible for placement, for some countries, there is a special interest in hosting Fulbright Public Policy Fellows with experience in certain fields, as enumerated on the table below and in the country summaries.
Successful applicants must have a strong service orientation, flexibility and resourcefulness, outstanding organizational skills, a wide range of competencies including strong writing, communication and IT skills, and the ability to work behind the scenes in a supportive role.
Benefits-
The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship benefits are comparable to the traditional U.S. Student Fulbright Program based on the cost of living in the host country. Grant benefits for all Fulbright U.S. Student grants include-
- Round-trip transportation to the host country
- Funding to cover room, board, and incidental costs, based on the cost of living in the host country. An additional settling-in allowance is also provided
- In-country assistance in setting-up housing, transportation needs, and safety/security planning
- Accident & Sickness Health Benefits
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Be U.S. citizens by November 1, 2012.
- Have a Master’s with an area of focus that is applicable to public policy, OR a JD degree OR be currently enrolled in a doctoral program prior to the grant period which will commence in Fall 2013. Candidates who hold a doctoral degree at the time of application are not eligible.
- Have at least two years of full-time, professional work experience in policy-related fields.
- Applicants must select one country in the Online Application, but may rank one alternate participating country. Candidates who list more than one country should provide evidence of their qualifications for each country indicated. However, applicants may be considered for all participating countries based on individual country requirements and the applicant’s qualifications.
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