Description
The Department of State’s Bureau of Human Resources seeks a single organization to administer all programmatic, financial, and administrative functions of the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. The award is a cooperative agreement valued up to $2.8 M, with a 32‑month performance period beginning around January 2027. The recipient will manage tuition and stipend disbursements, coordinate domestic and overseas summer internships, oversee security and medical clearances, deliver professional development seminars, and maintain compliance with 2 CFR 200 financial rules. Success is measured by on‑time disbursements, 100 % clearance completion, GPA maintenance, and timely commissioning of Fellows as Foreign Service Officers.
• 32‑month contract (≈ Jan 2027 – Aug 2029)
• Fixed‑price award up to $2,813,620
• Manage $88 K annual per‑Fellow financial package (tuition, living stipend, summer allowance) for ~30‑40 Fellows
• Coordinate travel, housing, and mentorship for domestic & overseas internships
• Provide 7‑8 professional seminars and a two‑week NDU session each year
• Required cost‑share (non‑federal) and full compliance with federal financial standards
• Reporting: quarterly financial and narrative progress reports, final report due 120 days post‑completion
• Eligible applicants: U.S. non‑profits, higher‑education institutions, for‑profit firms (cost‑share mandatory)