The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship by Fulbright Australia is a ten-month US-based program for Pacific professionals to enhance leadership, research, and policy skills through academic and professional exchange.
Funder: Fulbright Australia
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fully funded 10-month fellowship; includes monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, tuition, program fees, and professional development allowance.
Summary: Ten-month, fully funded professional development program in the US for mid-career professionals from Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Samoa.
Key Information: No funding for dependents; English proficiency required; employer support for leave is mandatory.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, administered by Fulbright Australia, offers mid-career professionals from Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Samoa a unique, fully funded, ten-month professional development experience in the United States. Fellows participate in tailored academic coursework, professional affiliations, and leadership programs at select US universities, with the aim of enhancing leadership skills, expanding professional networks, and deepening understanding of policy and practice in their fields. The program is non-degree and emphasizes collaboration, mutual exchange, and global professional enrichment.