The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright exchange, was established in 1978 to advance U.S. foreign policy goals through the exchange of mid-career professionals representing over 100 eligible countries from all world regions. Humphrey fellows and alumni develop expertise in fields critical to U.S. foreign policy and gain direct experience with American institutions, standards, and perspectives. They use this knowledge to shape national policy, promote stability, and foster long-term cooperation with the United States.

During their fellowship, Humphrey fellows participate in non-degree study at approximately eight host campuses across the United States and complete at least six weeks of a professional affiliation at a U.S.-based private sector, governmental, non-governmental, or international organization. Through their academic and professional experiences, Fellows gain knowledge about the United States, deepen their professional expertise and experience in fields of strategic importance to the United States, and expand their networks to include U.S. counterparts.

The program is designed to meet the requirements of policymakers, planners, administrators, and managers in the government, public and private sectors, and non-governmental organizations, who have a public service commitment, demonstrated leadership potential, and commitment to their own country’s development.

• Must have completed an equivalent of a U.S. 4‑year bachelor’s or undergraduate degree. Applicants must either possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree; or a full-time postgraduate diploma, if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years’ duration;
• Must have at least five years of full-time professional experience prior to August 2026 and be eligible for leave;
• Have management or policy responsibilities, including for those who are university teachers and/​or teachers of English as a foreign language.
• Should have demonstrated leadership qualities;
• Should have a record of public service in the community; and
• Must give an undertaking to return to India on completion of the fellowship.

• Applications must be submitted online at: https://​apply​.iie​.org/​h​u​b​e​r​t​h​h​u​m​phrey
• Please carefully review the Hubert H Humphrey Applicant Instructions before starting your online application.
• If employed, please upload the Employer’s Endorsement Form on the online application.

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