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2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant

Bureau of Human Resources (DOS) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant is a federal competitive grant from Bureau of Human Resources for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $86K. Eligible applicants: Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, o. The application deadline is November 23, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
Up to $86K
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

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.

Who can apply

Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number DFOP0019974. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

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