2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant
About This Grant
Background & Goal:The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, Outreach, Fellowships, and Internships Division (HR/OFI) announces an open competition for an eligible organization to manage operational, logistical, and administrative functions for the candidate selection process of the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. Authorized under 22 U.S.C. 2719 and 22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq., this 3-to-6 month Cooperative Agreement (December 2026 March 2027) aims to execute a rigorous, standardized, and merit-based evaluation cycle to identify 10 premier Pickering Fellows and qualified alternates dedicated to Foreign Service careers.Problem Statement:Identifying top diplomatic talent requires multi-stage candidate evaluation on a condensed timeline. Without dedicated administrative support, the Department risks operational delays, inconsistent scoring, and logistical bottlenecks. The Recipient must execute screening, maintain secure scoring platforms, manage Washington, D.C. panel interviews, and handle honoraria and travel logistics under strict federal standards to ensure high-caliber candidates are evaluated without delay.Key Objectives & Outcomes:Application Screening & Semi-Finalist Selection: Screen 100% of applications by January 2027 against eligibility criteria (U.S. citizenship, 3.2+ GPA, financial need, master s program plans). Provide secure portal access to 18 selection panelists to score applicants and select 90 semi-finalists by February 2027.Panel Management & Evaluation: Coordinate D.C. final evaluations (3.5-day interview panel, 2-day essay panel), manage mandatory BEX-led panelist training, and disburse per diem-compliant panelist honoraria ($500/day).Final Selection & Data Transfer: Compile rank-ordered scores, issue selectee/alternate notifications within 2 working days of HR/OFI approval, and transfer complete selection data packages within 2 weeks of completion.
Grant Summary
2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant is a Bureau of Human Resources grant providing up to $86K for university, nonprofit, small business. Applications are due 2026-11-23 (closing in 26 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $86K
2026-11-23
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant from Bureau of Human Resources, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
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2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant?
2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant is offered by Bureau of Human Resources. The listing names these applicant types: university, nonprofit, small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant provide?
2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant provides up to $86K per award from Bureau of Human Resources. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant deadline?
Applications for 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant are due 2026-11-23 (closing in 26 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of Human Resources, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant?
To apply for 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bureau of Human Resources.
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