Hubert H. Humphrey Program 2013-2014

The U.S. Embassy’s Office of Public Affairs is pleased to announce the opening of the competition for the 2013-2014 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship.  This program brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the United States for 10-months of combined academic (non-degree) and professional work at selected U.S. universities.  Fellows are selected based on potential for leadership and commitment to public service.  By providing future leaders and policymakers with experience in U.S. society, culture, and professional fields, the program provides a basis for lasting, productive ties between Americans and their professional counterparts overseas.

Fellowships are granted competitively to both public and private sector candidates in the fields of: 

• Agricultural and Rural Development
• Communications/Journalism
• Economic Development/Finance and Banking
• Educational Administration, Planning, and Policy
• Higher Education Administration
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
• Human Resource Management
• Law and Human Rights
• Natural Resources/Environmental Policy/Climate Change
• Public Health Policy and Management
• Public policy Analysis and Public Administration
• Substance Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment
• Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (Teacher Training or Curriculum Development)
• Technology Policy and Management
• Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention
• Urban and Regional Planning
   

Eligibility/Requirements:

• Citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Hold an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Have a minimum 5 years of substantial professional experience
• Have demonstrated leadership qualities and/or a record of public service
• Commitment to public service
• English proficiency

Not Eligible:

• Recent university graduates (even if they have significant positions)
• University teachers or researchers without management responsibilities (except in the fields of drug abuse prevention and TOEFL)
• Individuals with less than 5 years of work experience
• Individuals with recent U.S. experience (more than 6 months within the last 5 years)
• Individuals who have attended a graduate school in the U.S. for one academic year or more
• Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status

Nature of the program:
It is essential that candidates have a clear understanding of the professional development component of the program.  If a candidate’s intent is to pursue an advanced academic degree, or to attend a specific university, he/she cannot be nominated for the program.

NIDA-Funded Humphrey Fellowships (Drug Abuse):
The drug abuse component of the field of public health policy and management emphasizes drug abuse education, treatment, and prevention.  Fellowship funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) target more specialized candidates.  Appropriate candidates for NIDA-funded Humphrey Fellowships include mid-level researchers, research managers, and policy makers in universities, drug abuse prevention or treatment programs, health or social services industries, or medical facilities.  Candidates preferably should have a doctoral degree or equivalent in medicine, health, behavioral science, or social science.  Professionals employed by social welfare, education and community-based organizations would be appropriate if they meet general eligibility criteria.  Law reinforcement candidates are not eligible unless they have a public health focus on drug abuse epidemiology, education, treatment and prevention, and meet the requirements to follow a program based in a school of public health. 

Completed applications must be submitted electronically and must include:

• Online application which includes the following:
• Detailed program plan
• Detailed personal statements
• Two (2) letters of reference (must use Humphrey application forms)

Additional documents must be sent by registered mail and received by September 1, 2012, and must include:

• Certified transcript(s) with a certified English language translation
• Certified copy of diploma(s) and sertified English language translation
• Copy of the first page of BiH passport
• Curriculum vitae

Please mail to:

American Embassy Sarajevo, Office of Public Affairs
Attn: Academic Exchange Coordinator 
1 Robert C. Frasure Street, 71000 Sarajevo

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS (with all supporting documents listed above) WILL BE READ AND CONSIDERED FOR THE PROGRAM.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED TO APPLICANTS. 

Following a technical review, candidates will be invited for an interview in September or October. Finalists will be notified in November.  Final selection results will be announced by  Washington in March of 2013.

NIDA question sheet: All candidates applying for fellowships in the field of drug abuse should fill out the NIDA form regardless of degree held, number of publications, or research experience. Candidates in the other fields should NOT fill the NIDA page.

English language testing (TOEFL test): All FINALISTS will be required to take the TOEFL test. Do not register for the test before you are notified of your status. If you have taken the test in the past 2 years please attach the score report in the on-line application.  TOEFL is administered in Sarajevo, Tuzla, Banja Luka, and Brcko.

Selection:
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship is very competitive.  Review panels give special consideration to candidates who meet program requirements, particularly in the areas of leadership ability/potential, commitment to public service, and a well-developed program plan.

Program Components:

A. Academic placement in a non-degree program: The Humphrey program is not designed to lead to a degree.  Rather, fellows pursue tailored study programs at participating host institutions. Candidates cannot request a particular university for placement. For 2013-2014, 18 campuses have been selected through a competitive process to host fellows in various fields-of-study groups.  A university is chosen based on the richness of its institutional resources and the level of support and guidance it offers to the participants.  Each campus has a designated faculty coordinator for academic and administrative support.  Faculty advisers also assist fellows in balancing academic and professional experiences.

B. Professional development: this is one of the strongest features of the program.  Each fellow’s professional plan may include professional visits, conferences, and a professional affiliation (work placement) of at least six weeks.  Early in the academic year, each fellow develops, with assistance from the Institute of International Education (IIE), the campus-coordinator, and faculty advisers, a plan for professional activities carefully geared to the fellow’s need for relevant, practical professional experiences.

Financial Provisions and Dependents   
The Humphrey Fellowship provides international travel, tuition and university fees, accident /sickness coverage, a monthly maintenance allowance, book allowance, and a computer subsidy.  Supplementary funds are available for professional activities such as field trips or attendance at conferences.  The Humphrey Program does not provide financial support for accompanying dependents.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Program is designed to include various combinations of coursework, independent projects, internships, seminars, field trips, and consultations with U.S. faculty and experts.  For more information, please visit The Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program Website and Facebook page.

Application Deadline: September 1, 2012

For additional information about Hubert H. Humphrey:
Email:  bhexc@state.gov        
Tel: 033-704-066