10-month fellowship in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions to function in a “special assistant” role to a senior level official while simultaneously carrying out a small academic research/study project.
Agriculture, Climate Change & Environment, Economic Development, Education, Emergency Management, Energy, Finance, International Relations, Justice, Public Health, Sustainability, Tourism, and Trade.
Formerly the Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship, the award was renamed to honor former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for her dedication to public service and role in the program’s creation. Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to serve in professional placements in a foreign government ministry or institution in partner governments. Fulbright-Clinton Fellows function in a “special assistant” role for a senior level official. The goal of the professional placements is to build the Fellows’ knowledge and skills, provide support to partner country institutions, and promote long-term ties between the U.S. and the partner country. The U.S. Embassy, with the Fulbright Commission (where applicable), will identify host ministries and provide administrative support and oversight during the Fellow’s program. See website for list of available countries for placement. Award includes return airfare + room & board + settling in allowance + professional stipend + accident & health insurance. The specific amount varies according to the host country.
US Citizen
Any
- Completed Master’s degree in public policy
- Have at least 2 years of full-time, professional work experience in policy-related fields
- Proficiency in the local working language of the host country
- Knowledge of the host country/ region (history, culture, etc.)
- Other selection factors include: Academic and professional record; personal and professional qualifications
- Strong service orientation and a high degree of versatility, resourcefulness, and creativity
- 10-month commitment
- Candidates who hold a PhD or who will hold a PhD at any time during the grant period are not eligible