Enhancement Workshops

Professional Enhancement Workshops enable Humphrey Fellows to explore critical topics related to U.S. foreign policy priorities within or outside their field of study, broadening their perspective and gaining exposure to new U.S. institutions and locations. The Humphrey Fellowship Program engages with various individuals and institutions of higher education across the United States, including colleges and universities, local world affairs councils, community colleges, and vocational schools.

Workshop Parameters

IIE invites qualified organizations, including academic and professional institutions, to submit a proposal to host a Humphrey Fellowship Program Enhancement Workshop. The award results in a Cost-Reimbursable Contract.

Enhancement Workshops are thematic workshops and have a broad focus on a critical global issue; expanding the Fellows’ expertise around the topic and developing their leadership skills through exercises and discussions.

The recipient organizations will design a 3-5 day in-person workshop for approximately 30-40 Humphrey Fellows in either February or March 2026. The proposed workshop should be designed around one primary topic.

Offerors may propose budgets up to $30,000.00 for an in-person workshop.

The next RFP will be released in September 2025.

Potential Workshop Topics

Economic Prosperity, to include global issues related to economic partnerships and investments (global, public, private), international trade, resource management, workforce readiness, and/or industry training and skills-building;
Emerging Technology and Digital Policy, to include themes related to technology and/or artificial intelligence governance, digital diplomacy, cybersecurity, research and development, supply chain and manufacturing, risk management and/or international cooperation;
Safe Communities, to include content on public administration, civic engagement, innovative policy-making, crisis management and/or community policing.