2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection
About This Grant
Funding Opportunity Description
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Outreach, Fellowships, and Internships (HR/OFI) announces an open competition for a qualified organization to manage the candidate screening, panel review, and selection process for the 2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program under a Cooperative Agreement. This specialized selection project serves as a crucial gateway to identify top-tier, merit-based graduate talent across the nation for entry into the Foreign Service.
Project Goal and Objectives
The project aims to establish a rigorous, objective, and standardized multi-phase selection infrastructure that identifies candidates with the technical expertise and leadership required to advance U.S. foreign policy and international development priorities.
Key objectives include:
Panel Formation & Honoraria Management: Onboard qualified selection panelists (tenured Foreign Service Officers, backstop coordinators, and Senior Foreign Service Nationals) by January 2027 and administer panelist honoraria ($500/day for eligible non-USG panelists).
Panel Training & Scoring Execution: Coordinate mandatory panelist training with HR/OFI and the Board of Examiners (BEX) in December 2026/January 2027, and facilitate secure electronic scoring to determine semi-finalists.
Finalist Assessment & Selection: Execute the final selection stage in February 2027 by conducting structured interviews, administering essay assessments, and calculating composite scores to select up to 10 Payne Fellows and alternates.
Onboarding Transition: Secure acceptance agreements, notify non-selected applicants within two working days, and transfer cohort records to HR/OFI to initiate medical and Top Secret security clearances by late February 2027.
Grant Summary
2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection 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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How to Apply
Up to $86K
2026-11-23
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for 2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection from Bureau of Human Resources, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
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- 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 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection?
2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection 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 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection provide?
2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection 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 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection deadline?
Applications for 2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection 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 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection?
To apply for 2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program – Selection, 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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