Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2026-27

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) for young and mid-career professionals in leadership positions who have a commitment to public service. The program is designed for policymakers, planners, administrators, and managers in government, public and private sectors, and non-governmental organizations with a public service commitment, demonstrated leadership potential, and a commitment to their own country's development. Fellowship fields of study are grouped in four categories

• Human and Institutional Capacity
• Sustainable Lands
• Thriving Communities
• Rights and Freedoms

The selected candidates will receive a monthly maintenance allowance, tuition & fees, accident & sickness insurance as outlined by U.S. Government guidelines, a modest book and supply allowance, round-trip airfare to the host institution, domestic travel to a Washington, D.C. workshop, and allowances for professional activities like field trips, professional visits, and conferences.

Source: www.usief.org.in

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• hold a completed bachelor's degree equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree or a four-year bachelor's degree itself (Note:- Applicants with a bachelor's degree less than four years may be considered if they have a full-time postgraduate diploma.)
• possess at least five years of substantial professional experience by August 2025 in the relevant field, and be eligible for leave from their current position
• demonstrate leadership qualities
• have a record of public service in the community
• commit to return to India after completing the fellowship program

The following candidates are ineligible to apply for the fellowship programme:-

• Applicants with less than five years of full-time professional experience by August 2025.
• University faculty without management or policy responsibilities, except for English language teachers and substance abuse prevention/treatment specialists.
• Applicants who attended a U.S. graduate school for one academic year or more in the seven years before August 2025.
• Applicants with more than six months of U.S. experience within the five years before August 2025.
• Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Participation in recent State Department exchange programs.

Selected fellows will receive the following benefits:-

• Tuition and fees
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Accident and sickness insurance as outlined by U.S. Government guidelines
• Round-trip international airfare to the host institution
• Allowances for professional activities, e.g., field trips, conferences, etc.
• Modest book and supply allowance
• Domestic travel to the Washington, D.C. workshop
   

Note:- Dependent allowances are not available, and the stipend may not be sufficient to support family members. Additionally, the program includes activities that may not be conducive to participation with dependents.

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note - If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Application Process' section and click on the provided application link.
Step 4: Click 'Create an Account' and follow the necessary steps to register. (Note:- Registered users can click on the 'Login' option and continue with the application.)
Step 5: After registering successfully, log in using valid credentials.
Step 7: Fill in the required information and upload the required documents in the suggested format to complete the application process.

• Academic record
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Employer’s endorsement form (if employed)
• Recommendation letters
• Writing sample (optional)

Note:- The documents mentioned above must be uploaded in the prescribed format.

The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

Application Deadline: 10 July 2025

Question: What is the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program?
Answer: The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright exchange program that provides mid-career professionals from developing countries with ten months of non-degree graduate study and professional development in the United States.

Question: What is the application deadline?
Answer: The deadline for applying for this fellowship is 10th July 2025.

Question: Can fellows bring their family members?
Answer: The fellowship does not cover dependents. Fellows must arrange separate funding if they wish to bring family members.

Question: Where can applicants find more information?
Answer: Applicants can visit the official Humphrey Fellowship website here or check their local Fulbright Commission for details.

Question: Is this a degree-granting program?
Answer: No, the Humphrey Fellowship is a non-degree program. Fellows take academic coursework and engage in professional experiences, but they do not earn a degree.

• Placement at a specific university cannot be guaranteed.
• Federal and state government employees must submit the signed employer endorsement form through their designated agency. 
• Currently employed applicants must have their employer confirm that leave will be granted for the fellowship program in the employer endorsement form.
• Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered. 
• Applicants must take the internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English.