Charles B. Rangel Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant
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The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, is seeking an eligible organization under solicitation DFOP0019982 to manage the operational, logistical, and administrative functions for the 2027 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program selection process. This cooperative agreement, with an award ceiling of 85,855 dollars, spans a period of performance from January to March 2027. The selected recipient will be responsible for executing a merit-based evaluation cycle, which includes screening all applications for eligibility based on citizenship, GPA, and financial need, managing secure electronic scoring portals for 18 panelists, and identifying exactly 90 semi-finalists. Additional duties include coordinating virtual interview and writing panels, conducting Board of Examiners briefings, and processing panelist honoraria at a rate of 500 dollars per day. The selection process is highly structured, requiring the recipient to deliver a complete selection data package to the Bureau of Human Resources within two weeks of completion. Performance is measured by strict timeline adherence, the use of standardized rubrics, and 100 percent fiscal compliance with 2 CFR 200. Applicants must submit a proposal including a narrative not exceeding 15 pages, a detailed line-item budget, and a timeline by the November 23, 2026, deadline. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale focusing on financial capacity, cost-effectiveness, monitoring, evaluation, and sustainability. The award is subject to various federal regulations, including 2 CFR 25, 170, 175, 182, 183, and 600, and requires a UEI number and CAGE code for U.S.-based organizations.
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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 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program. Authorized pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2719 and 22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq., this 3-to-6 month Cooperative Agreement (January – March 2027) aims to execute a rigorous, standardized, and merit-based evaluation cycle to identify top-tier Rangel Fellows and qualified alternates dedicated to Foreign Service careers.
Problem Statement:
Evaluating top diplomatic talent across nationwide applicant pools on a condensed timeline requires specialized administrative expertise. Without a dedicated partner, the Department risks operational delays, inconsistent evaluation practices, and logistical bottlenecks. The Recipient must execute eligibility screening, maintain secure electronic scoring portals, coordinate virtual interview committee sessions, conduct Board of Examiners (BEX) briefings, and manage panelist honoraria under strict federal standards to ensure candidates are evaluated objectively and without delay.
Key Objectives & Outcomes:
Application Screening & Semi-Finalist Selection: Screen 100% of submitted applications by late January 2027 against eligibility criteria (U.S. citizenship, 3.2+ GPA, financial need, master’s degree plans). Provide secure portal access to 18 selection panelists to score applicants and select precisely 90 semi-finalists by early February 2027.
Virtual Panel Management: Coordinate virtual interview and writing panel sessions, facilitate mandatory BEX-led panelist training, manage candidate briefing sessions, and process per diem-compliant panelist honoraria ($500/day) without administrative delay.
Final Selection & Data Transfer: Compile rank-ordered scores, issue selectee/alternate notifcations
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