2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Administration Grant
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The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, is seeking an organization to manage the programmatic, financial, and administrative operations of the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. This 32-month project, starting around January 2027, is administered via a cooperative agreement with a funding ceiling of 2,813,620 dollars. The primary goal is to cultivate diverse diplomatic talent by supporting outstanding students through graduate studies and preparing them for commissioning as Entry-Level Foreign Service Generalists. The selected recipient will be responsible for comprehensive financial oversight, including the on-time disbursement of tuition, living stipends, and summer allowances under 2 CFR 200 guidelines. Key operational duties include guiding Fellows through Top Secret security clearances, suitability determinations, and medical reviews, as well as coordinating domestic and worldwide internships at U.S. Embassies and Consulates. Additionally, the recipient must ensure Fellows maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA, pair them with tenured Foreign Service mentors, and deliver professional development seminars. Performance will be tracked through a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, with required quarterly progress and financial reports submitted to the Bureau of Human Resources.
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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 programmatic, financial, and administrative operations for the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. Established in 1992, the Pickering Fellowship attracts outstanding students—particularly those with financial need—for Foreign Service Officer careers. Administered via a Cooperative Agreement, this 32-month project (starting ~January 2027) aims to cultivate premier diplomatic talent, ensuring timely commissioning into generalist tracks pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2719 and 22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.
Problem Statement:
Fellows face complex operational, financial, and logistical demands across graduate studies, domestic internships in Washington, D.C., and overseas assignments at U.S. Embassies. Dedicated administrative oversight is essential to execute tuition disbursements, secure housing, navigate security/medical clearances, and eliminate friction that could impede academic success or delay Foreign Service commissioning.
Key Objectives & Outcomes:
Financial & Academic Oversight: Establish a robust tracking system within 30 days of award to manage 100% on-time disbursements for tuition ($55k/yr cap), living stipends ($33k/yr cap), and summer allowances ($11k/summer cap) under 2 CFR 200 guidelines, ensuring Fellows maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA.
Clearance & Onboarding Support: Guide 100% of the cohort through required examination attempts and medical, suitability, and Top Secret security clearance protocols prior to graduation.
Internships & Professional Development: Coordinate travel, lodging, and stipends for summer internships; deliver 7–8 professional seminars; facilitate a 2-week session at NDU; and pair all Fellows with tenured Foreign Service mentors.
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