The 2027-2028 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission is pleased to announce the 2027-2028 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship competition for mid-career professionals who have a proven track record of leadership, a public service commitment, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent non-degree study at a leading U.S. university. Fellowships are granted competitively to professional candidates with a commitment to public service in either the public or private sector. The program awards a certificate from the U.S. Government and is not designed to deliver an advanced degree.

ELIGIBLE FIELDS/SECTORS

• Communications and Journalism 
• Law and Governance
• Natural Resources Policy
• Public and Economic Policy
• Public Health Policy and Management
• Technology Policy and Management

➡️ Further details about the fields of study are available here.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

• Have Romanian citizenship; green card holders and persons with dual (Romanian and U.S.) citizenship are ineligible;
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree;
• Have at least five years of full-time professional experience acquired after completion of their first undergraduate degree and before August 2026;
• Have management or policy responsibilities, leadership qualities, and a record of public service;
• Demonstrate English-language proficiency (an English language test is not compulsory at this stage of the competition; a TOEFL score will be required of all competition finalists by October 12, 2026);
• Have limited prior experience in the U.S.;
• Have not attended a graduate school in the United States for one academic year or more;
• Have not participated in U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs within the three years preceding the application deadline.

Applicants are required to submit:

• an online application form: https://apply.iie.org/huberthhumphrey
• two letters of reference, submitted in the online application (preferred method) or sent directly to the Fulbright Commission office; one recommendation must be from an immediate supervisor of the applicant (current employer); the letters of reference should be written in English or should include an English translation;
• official academic transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor’s level, scanned and uploaded to the online application or sent directly to office@fulbright.ro; if applicable, a diploma is required for all other higher education degrees (Masters, Doctoral), no transcripts needed. All documents must be accompanied by complete English translations; high-school transcripts and diploma or certificates of completion for certificate-based programs are not required.

For general information about the Humphrey Program, please visit: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/