Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
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The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship
Program, which is a Fulbright program, brings accomplished mid-level
professionals from developing countries to the United States for ten
months of non-degree graduate study and related practical professional
experiences. The Humphrey program was initiated in 1978 to honor the
memory and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice-President of the
United States, Hubert H. Humphrey.
The program is designed to meet the
requirements of policy makers, 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.
The fellowships are awarded in the fields of Agricultural and
Rural Development; Communications/Journalism; Substance Abuse Education,
Treatment and Prevention; Economic Development; Finance and Banking;
Educational Administration, Planning and Policy; HIV/AIDS Policy and
Prevention; Human Resource Management; Law and Human Rights; Natural
Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change; Public Health
Policy and Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration;
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (Teacher Training or
Curriculum Development); Technology Policy and Management; Trafficking
in Persons, Policy and Prevention; Urban and Regional Planning.
In case of "Teaching of English as a Foreign Language," applications are
invited from curriculum specialists and teacher trainers who work in
teacher training institutes, public or private organizations concerned
with English language teaching and development. Applications from all
the listed fields are welcome. Qualified women and candidates
from minority and disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
Appropriate candidates are mid-career
professionals in leadership positions who have a commitment to public
service and the potential for professional advancement. Candidates
should demonstrate the required experience, skills, and commitment while
also indicating how they can benefit from this program in ways that they
have not experienced previously and are not likely to experience without
the Humphrey program.
Candidates should be proficient in both
written and spoken English and will be required to take Internet-based
Test (iBT) of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
The Humphrey program is now offering a
Long-Term English (LTE) language training opportunity to facilitate the
participation of candidates from non-elite populations, rural areas,
minority groups and others who may be excellent candidates but lack the
necessary language skills. LTE participants will be brought to the US
for an intensive 20-25 week pre-academic program to improve their
language skills.
The Humphrey fellows undertake master's
level work directly related to their professional needs and fields of
interest but does not result in the awarding of a degree. They are
assigned in clusters of 8-15 to the institution offering the most
appropriate program in their area of interest. These clusters are
balanced geographically, permitting interaction among fellows from
various countries. The host universities are chosen for their excellence
in the Humphrey fields and for the resources and support they offer
Humphrey Fellows. For 2009-2010, host universities were:
American University, Washington College of Law; Boston University;
Cornell University; Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health;
Johns Hopkins University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology;
Michigan State University; Pennsylvania State University; Syracuse
University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs; Tulane
University; University of California, Davis; University of Maryland,
College Park; University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute of Public
Affairs; University of Minnesota Law School; University of Washington;
Vanderbilt University, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Placement at a specific university requested by a candidate
cannot be arranged.
Programs arranged for the Humphrey fellows will begin in August 2011.
They include academic course work at the master's level, and place
considerable emphasis on such activities as seminars, special projects,
field trips, attendance at professional meetings and conferences,
networking with professional counterparts, and professional affiliations
with appropriate organizations. These activities provide fellows with
practical experience in their fields outside the university setting.
Each fellow designs his/her individual program with the Humphrey
coordinator's assistance.
During their Humphrey year, fellows are
expected to be resourceful, display initiative, and network with US
organizations and professionals.
All fellows participate in a
one-week workshop at Washington, D.C. in October, 2011.
Humphrey/
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Fellowships
These fellowships are designed to
provide training in prevention research, epidemiology, treatment and
substance abuse policy research. Candidates should be mid-level research
managers and policy makers in drug abuse prevention programs, health or
social services industries, universities or medical facilities with
proven track records in research. Professionals employed by social
welfare, education or community-based organizations may also apply if
they meet other eligibility criteria.
Grant Benefits
A Humphrey fellowship provides tuition and fees, a
monthly maintenance allowance, Accident and Sickness Program for
Exchanges per US Government guidelines, a modest allowance for books and
supplies, round-trip international air travel to the host institution,
domestic travel to the Washington, D.C. workshop, and allowances for
professional activities such as field trips, professional visits, and
conferences. These fellowships do not provide an allowance for
dependents, and the stipend provided under the grant is not sufficient
to support family members. The program will involve a number of
activities where it will be difficult to include dependents.
Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the
General Prerequisites, the applicant
should:
- preferably have a master's degree
or a professional degree of at least four years' duration. In case
of NIDA fellowships, applicants should have a doctoral degree in
health, behavioral or social sciences (Ph.D. or an equivalent), or a
M.D. (Doctor of Medicine);
- have at least five years of
substantial professional experience in the respective field, and be
eligible for leave;
- have demonstrated leadership
qualities;
- have a record of public service in
the community; and
- give an undertaking to return to
India on completion of the fellowship.
How to Apply
Please refer to
Application Procedure and Guidelines and
download
Application Material.
Application Due Date: July
15, 2010.
Visit
www.humphreyfellowship.org
for more details on Humphrey Fellowship Program. |