FY 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Competition Announced

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Published March 12th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced the FY 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program competition. This notice seeks proposals for cooperative agreements to manage the fellowship, which brings international professionals to the U.S. for academic study and professional experiences.

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The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is announcing an open competition for the FY 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. ECA is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee the fellowship, which aims to advance U.S. foreign policy goals by bringing influential professionals from priority countries to the United States for graduate-level study and professional experiences.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)) and public or private institutions of higher education. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) provides further details on the program components, eligibility, and application process. Interested parties should consult the full announcement and NOFO for specific requirements and deadlines.

What to do next

Review the FY 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Submit proposals for cooperative agreements to manage the fellowship program if eligible and interested.

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FY 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Assistance Listings: 19.010 -- Academic Exchange Programs - Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Last Updated: March 12, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State is announcing an open competition for the FY 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Humphrey Fellowship). ECA is seeking proposal submissions for one cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee the Humphrey Fellowship.

The Humphrey Fellowship, a Fulbright exchange, advances American interests by bringing influential professionals from priority countries to the United States to build strategic partnerships that advance shared interests and support U.S. foreign policy goals. Through graduate-level study and professional experiences at U.S. host universities and organizations, Humphrey Fellows gain practical insight into how American policies are developed and implemented, working alongside U.S. experts in their fields. Fellows are placed in multi-national thematic cohorts at U.S. host universities, where they gain skills to promote stability and economic growth, foster long-term cooperation with the United States on shared global challenges, and advance U.S. foreign policy interests.

The program offers two components: a longer-term fellowship of up to one academic year and a shorter-term, thematic Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program (DHFP). During the academic year program, Fellows participate in non-degree study in multi-national cohorts at approximately eight host campuses across the United States. They also complete at least six weeks of a professional affiliation at a U.S.-based private sector, governmental, non-governmental, or international organization. The shorter-term DHFP program places Fellows in thematic multinational cohorts at selected host institutions and includes approximately one-week of professional experiences at U.S.-based organizations.

Through their academic and professional experiences, Fellows deepen their understanding of the United States, strengthen their expertise in fields of strategic importance, and build networks with U.S. counterparts. Upon returning home, alumni apply their experience to shape national policy, promote stability and economic growth, and foster long-term cooperation with the United States on shared global challenges, such as border security, freedom of speech, and fair trade. Humphrey Fellows and alumni serve as critical interlocutors for U.S. Missions, helping to advance bilateral relationships and achieve foreign policy goals.

Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Education

Private institutions of higher education
Public and state institutions of higher education

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Please see full announcement.

Grantor contact information

Description

Jennyfer Wong

Email

WongJS@state.gov

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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| FY2027Humphrey_NOFO.pdf | FY 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program NOFO | Mar 12, 2026 11:40 AM UTC |
| performancemonitoringplanmode2.3_02.03.2025-4.docx | ECA Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) (DOCX) | Mar 12, 2026 11:40 AM UTC |
| performancemonitoringplanmode2.3_02.03.2025.pdf | ECA Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) (PDF) | Mar 12, 2026 11:40 AM UTC |