Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program was initiated in 1978 to honor the late senator and vice president and his life-long commitment to international cooperation and public service. The program brings accomplished mid-career professionals from developing nations and emerging democracies to the United States for an academic year to study, gain related professional experience and foster cultural exchange. The program provides a basis for lasting ties between US citizens and the Fellows and it strengthens the global exchange of knowledge and experience. Humphrey Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or the private sector. More than 3,700 men and women have been honored as Humphrey Fellows since the program began in 1978 and seventeen major universities in the United States host Humphrey Fellows.The Humphrey Fellowship Program's mission is to:
- Foster a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the United States and the Fellows' home countries.
- Offer Fellows valuable opportunities for leadership development and professional engagement with Americans and their counterparts from many nations.
During the 2009-2010 school year, Vanderbilt University will be hosting eight educational leaders from developing and emerging countries. Fellows are leaders in fields such as Higher Education, Secondary Education and Program Evaluation in their home country.
Fellows for the 2009-2010 are from Colombia, Jordan, Malawi, Mongolia (2), Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia and Swaziland.
The Humphrey Fellowship Program at Vanderbilt has many components and required activities. Fellows will complete the following activities and projects during their Fellowship year:
- Individual Program Plan: Fellows design an Individual Program Plan (IPP) to describe the activities and their interests for the Fellowship year and plan for implementation in their home country.
- Humphrey Seminar Series: The Humphrey Seminar Series is a weekly class intended to provide Fellows with the opportunity to learn about the U.S. Education System.
- Academic Program: Fellows will audit up to 2 classes per semester to enrich their academic experience.
- Professional Development Activities: A wide variety of training and professional development activities are available to enhance Fellows' skills in specific areas.
- Professional Affiliations: Fellows will have one or two six-week Professional Affiliations during the course of the year. Professional Affiliations may be located on campus and in the Nashville area.
- Cultural Excursions & Service: Over the course of the Fellowship year, Fellows will be provided many opportunities to take advantage of the many historical and cultural resources in Nashville and the surrounding area.
The Humphrey Program is a Fulbright exchange activity. The U.S. Congress through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State provides its primary funding. Co-sponsors include other governmental agencies, multinational organizations, and private donors. The Institute of International Education (IIE) assists the U.S. Department of State in administering the Humphrey Fellowship Program.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Nancy DiNunzio, Humphrey Fellowship Program Director, at 615.390.0812 or nancy.j.dinunzio @vanderbilt.edu; or Xiu Cravens, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of International Affairs, at 615.322.5521 or xiu.cravens@vanderbilt.edu.
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