

Boston University
Economic Development


Michigan State University
Finance & HR Management


Syracuse University
Public Policy


University of Minnesota
Public Policy & Human Rights


Boston University
Economic Development


Michigan State University
Finance & HR Management


Syracuse University
Public Policy


University of Minnesota
Public Policy & Human Rights


American University
Law & Human Rights


Arizona State University
Communication & Journalism


American University
Law & Human Rights


Arizona State University
Communication & Journalism


Cornell University
Agricultural Development


Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Urban Planning


University of California, Davis
Natural Resources, Sustainability, and Environmental Policy


Cornell University
Agricultural Development


MIT
Urban Planning


UC Davis
Natural Resources, Sustainability, and Environmental Policy


Emory University
Public Health Policy and Management


Penn State
Higher Education Leadership


Vanderbilt University
Educational Administration, Planning and Policy


Virginia Commonwealth
Substance Abuse Education, Treatment, and Prevention


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Long Term English Program


University of Kansas
Pre- Academic English Program


University of Montana
Long Term English Program


University of Kansas
Pre- Academic English Program
Humphrey Fellows build connections between U.S. and international professionals to advance solutions to the most pressing global challenges.
Fellows hold leadership positions in local, municipal, and national governments, as well as in business and non-profit sectors. Humphrey Fellows have lasting impacts on their communities upon their return, applying knowledge and skills acquired through their Fellowships to effect broad change across their organizations and fields of expertise.
Welcome Leaders from around the World
Humphrey Fellows enrich their U.S. host communities through public service, cultural exchange, and the lasting personal ties they create during their program. Each year, Humphrey Fellows:
- Collaborate and share expertise with local organizations and professional contacts across the United States on critical issues and topics
- Create linkages between the Host University and the Fellow’s home-country institutions
- Serve as an ambassador of their country and help internationalize U.S. campuses
Humphrey host universities are selected through a competitive application process to participate in the Program for a five-year cycle. Competitions are organized annually and determined by fields of study. Selection is based on the institution’s ability to develop specialized non-degree, interdisciplinary programs for a diverse group of 12-15 international Fellows. Both public and private institutions have participated in the program over the years.
Each summer, IIE solicits proposals from a broad range of institutions through a request for proposal (RFP) document. The RFP outlines guidance on the Program’s selection criteria and required documents. Before the deadline, IIE receives questions in writing and posts the complete Q&A online. Final proposals are generally due to IIE in the Fall. Specific deadlines for proposals will be outlined for each RFP.
University Competition Timeline
Summer
Competition opens
Fall
Proposals from universities due to IIE
Early Winter
Independent panel reviews proposals
Late Winter
Applicants are notified
University Competition Timeline
Summer
Competition opens
Fall
Proposals from universities due to IIE
Early Winter
Independent panel reviews proposals
Late Winter
Applicants are notified
Host University Competition Schedule
Public Health Policy and Management
Communications/
Journalism
Substance Abuse Education, Treatment, and Prevention
Economic Development/Finance and Banking
Urban and Regional Planning
Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
Law and Human Rights
Agricultural and Rural Development
Natural Resources, Sustainability, and Environmental Policy
Educational Administration, Planning and Policy