About the program:
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, which is a Fulbright program, brings accomplished young and mid-career 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.
Eligibility:
In addition to the general perquisites (click here) the applicant:
- must have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Applicants must either possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree; or a full-time postgraduate diploma if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years’ duration.
- must have at least five years of substantial professional experience (prior to August 2023) in the respective field, and be eligible for leave;
- should have demonstrated leadership qualities;
- should have a record of public service in the community, and
- must give the undertaking to return to India on completion of the fellowship.
How to Apply:
- Applications must be submitted online at: https://apply.iie.org/huberthhumphrey
- Please carefully review the Hubert H Humphrey_Applicant Instructions before starting your online application.
- If employed, please upload the Employer’s Endorsement Form on the online application.
- In case of central or state government employees, the signed copy of the employer’s endorsement form should be forwarded through the cadre controlling authority. In the case of employed candidates, the employer’s comments in the employer’s endorsement form must indicate that leave will be granted for the fellowship. Please upload a scanned copy of the employer’s endorsement on your online application.
- Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- Applicants are advised to invite two referees through their online application portal and request them to submit their recommendations online as per the guidelines given in the applicant instructions. The referee (s) should complete a confidential report of reference by the application deadline.
Deadline:
Application Deadline: June 15, 2022, 23:59:59 hrs (IST).
For more details (click here).
