Professional Fellows Program (PFP)

International professionals gain practical experience in US government and business.

The Professional Fellows Program affords promising young professionals the opportunity to gain practical experience in, and exposure to, United States government and/or innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The fellows will be part of a larger cohort of the Professional Fellows Program, bringing together Fellows from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey, and Ukraine. The knowledge and interest of these young Eurasian professionals in American processes will be expanded through short-term professional fellowships ranging from state legislatures, city halls and innovation and entrepreneurship offices across the United States, as well as non-profit organizations.

PFP goals are to:

  • Strengthen understanding of the U.S. legislative and governance process

  • Enhance appreciation of the role civil society plays in shaping public policy and holding the government accountable

  • Create partnerships between institutions and individuals in the United States and Armenia

  • Establish a common language to develop practical solutions for shared problems and concerns.

To be eligible for PFP, applicants must:

  • be a citizen of Armenia and currently reside in your country of citizenship. Applicants living outside of their country of citizenship will not be considered eligible to apply;

  • Be between 25 and 35 years old at the time of participation in the program (i.e. be born between May 1st, 1990 and May 1st, 2000);

  • be a college graduate (equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree or higher);

  • be proficient in English;

  • have relevant experience in and commitment to a career in the public sector and/or nonprofit sector (e.g., legislative, executive, and NGOs that address policy issues);

  • have demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills (please elaborate on your leadership and collaborative activities in essays at the end of this application, and submit/upload any certificates/materials that can prove your leadership skills);

  • be committed to returning to their native country after the completion of the program; and

  • Be able to participate in the program in the U.S. during Spring 2025 (expected to take place in May and June of 2025);

  • At the time of travel, be in compliance with the U.S. entry requirements in relation to COVID-19.

Program Dates

PFP will be offered for one cycle during 2025, which will take place in the spring.

Virtual activities for Spring 2025 will tentatively launch in February 2025, with approximately one live session per month throughout the duration of the program. Some professional asynchronous activities may accompany each live session. The U.S.-based exchange is tentatively scheduled from May 7th to June 14th, 2025

Application deadline: APRIL 30, 2024.

PFP participants are selected through a competitive application process.