The U.S. Department of State is looking for an organization to manage the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program for 2027. This program supports students aiming for careers as Foreign Service Officers by providing financial and administrative help during their graduate studies and internships. The chosen organization will handle tuition payments, stipends, and other logistics to ensure students can focus on their studies and career preparation.
Who it's for: Organizations that can manage complex programs, especially those with experience in educational or governmental administration. This includes for-profit businesses, public and state universities, and nonprofit organizations, including Native American tribal organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in program management
- Inability to comply with 2 CFR 200 guidelines
- Inability to establish a financial tracking system within 30 days
- Inability to support security clearance processes
- Failure to coordinate internships and professional development activities
What You May Need
- Detailed project plan
- Financial management system
- Experience with security clearance processes
- Capability to coordinate internships and seminars
- Partnerships with educational institutions
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200 guidelines
- Maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA for fellows
- Meet all security and medical clearance requirements
- Coordinate all aspects of internships and seminars
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and other Native American tribal organizations. These entities should have the capacity to manage complex programmatic, financial, and administrative operations.
Overview
Organizations that can manage complex programs, especially those with experience in educational or governmental administration. This includes for-profit businesses, public and state universities, and nonprofit organizations, including Native American tribal organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in program management
- Inability to comply with 2 CFR 200 guidelines
- Inability to establish a financial tracking system within 30 days
- Inability to support security clearance processes
- Failure to coordinate internships and professional development activities
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to manage tuition disbursements, living stipends, summer allowances, and to support the logistics of internships and professional development activities for fellows.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 23, 2026(22 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 23, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Winter 2027
Application Checklist
- Review 2 CFR 200 guidelines
- Prepare a financial management plan
- Develop a timeline for program implementation
- Secure partnerships with educational institutions
- Outline a plan for internships and seminars