Hubert Humphrey Public Affairs Fellowship

Each year, one award is offered to a UK civil servant (at Grade 7 or above) to develop skills in operational and policy delivery through research and/or study during one semester (four months) at the Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, at the University of Minnesota. The Fellow may also attend up to 3 courses (either enrolled for a full semester or on a more casual ‘audit’ basis), and will be expected to give presentations to faculty, students and the wider community, to conduct peer to peer research, to take part in the activities of the Institute, and to produce a scholarly report at the end of the stay.

If you are a Northern Ireland civil servant you might also be interested in the Fulbright Northern Ireland Public Sector Fellowships. 

Award Benefits

The award covers tuition and fees at the Hubert Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, a return airfare allowance ($2,000), an accommodation and maintenance stipend ($2,000 per month), computer and books subsidies ($1,000), and professional development and affiliation travel allowances ($3,700). Limited sickness and accident benefit coverage, visa sponsorship and processing and participation in a number of Fulbright Scholar events are also included.

Selection Criteria

Minimum eligibility for this award category:

Although candidates need not have a university degree they must be able to demonstrate experience appropriate to study at postgraduate level.

Preference will be given to those who do not have extensive, recent experience in the US (6 months).  Please read the Terms and Conditions for this award before making an application.

 

In making these awards the Commission is looking not only for academic excellence but a focused application, a range of extracurricular and community activities, demonstrated ambassadorial skills, a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and a plan to give back to your home country upon returning.

Applying

To complete an application, please read and follow the UK Country-Specific Online Application instructions.

Applications are made online but must be printed and signed, along with several supplemental forms, and posted to the Fulbright Commission. You will need to register to the Fulbright Commission’s website. You will then be directed to and asked to register with the online application site. You will be able to log in and out of your application account and will not be required to complete the application in one sitting.

The online application is facilitated by CIES and is used by Fulbright Commissions worldwide.  Each Commission sets its own policies and procedures and country-specific instructions for using the online application system. You will be able to log in and out of your account and will not be required to complete the application in one sitting.  When making an application for a US-UK Fulbright Scholar and Fellow Award it is imperative you follow the UK country-specific instructions.

Successful applicants will be invited for interviews at the Fulbright Commission on the date(s) listed below. Interviews will only be held on the indicated date(s) only and may not be rescheduled.

Applications will need to be posted to the Fulbright Commission. Successful applicants will be invited for interviews at the Fulbright Commission on the date(s) listed below. Interviews will only be held on the indicated date(s) only and may not be rescheduled.

A Letter of Invitation from the Director of the International Fellowship Program at the Hubert Humphrey Institute should accompany the application.

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Timeline

1 February - Competition opens, applications available
31 May - Application deadline
June-August - Applications evaluated, short-list drawn up
early August - short-listed candidates invited to interview
16-27 August - Fulbright Interview Fortnight
early-September - Notification
1 October - Fulbright Candidate’s Workshop in London
October-May - Fulbright scholar and J1 visa paperwork preparation
Late June-early July 2011 - Fulbright Orientation and pre-departure planning in London
August 2011-April 2012 - Independent departures, Your Fulbright Year begins!