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Administration and Selection Services for the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program

The U.S. Department of State seeks an organization to administer the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program and its fellow selection process. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Outreach, Fellowships, and Internships (HR/OFI). - Requested services: Recruit and support applicants and fellows; manage application screening and selection; coordinate and train panels with the Board of Examiners; facilitate secure application and essay scoring and finalist interviews; administer eligible panelist honoraria; notify candidates; and transfer selection records to HR/OFI. Broader program administration includes coordinating fellow funding, rotations, mentoring, professional development, onboarding, reporting, and evaluation. - Scale and funding: The program selects up to 10 fellows annually for two academic years of graduate study. Funding for each fellow may include up to $55,000 per academic year for tuition and mandatory fees, up to $33,000 per academic year as a stipend, and up to $10,000 per summer for rotation-related costs. The selection award has an $85,855 funding ceiling, requires cost sharing, and anticipates one award. - Notable requirements: HR/OFI retains approval authority over key selection materials, panelist designations, assessment methods, and final selections. The selection process includes signed acceptance agreements and transfer of cohort scoring records and files; eligible non-government panelists may receive honoraria. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs or vendors are named.

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources seeks a qualified organization to manage candidate screening, panel review, and final selection for the 2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program. Work includes coordinating selection panel formation and training, administering application review and scoring, conducting finalist interviews and essay assessments, and processing selection notifications and records. The process is intended to select up to 10 fellows and alternates, with the recipient working in close collaboration with the Department’s Office of Outreach, Fellowships, and Internships. The award has a stated maximum of $85,855 and requires cost sharing.

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