Fulbright / AMINEF
Fulbright / AMINEF·United States

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Fully FundedNon-DegreeFellowship10 monthsOpen · closes 15 Feb 2027

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides 10-month non-degree professional development for mid-career Indonesian professionals in public policy, governance, journalism, public health, natural resources, and technology policy. Unlike Fulbright degree scholarships, this program does NOT lead to a US degree - fellows receive a Certificate of Participation and spend time in coursework, internships, field trips, and special projects. Minimum 5 years of professional experience required.

Popular Participating Universities

Harvard UniversityHarvard University
Columbia UniversityColumbia University
Stanford UniversityStanford University

Quick info

Application status

Open · closes 15 Feb 2027
United States
Non-Degree, Fellowship
10 months
Communications and Journalism, Law and Governance, Natural Resources Policy
Open to: Indonesia
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What you get

  • Monthly maintenance allowance
  • Book and supplies allowance
  • Tuition and fees (when applicable)
  • Round-trip international airfare to US host institution
  • Domestic travel to Washington DC for special seminar
  • Supplementary funds for professional activities (field trips, conferences)
  • Pre-program English language training (if required)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Required

Minimum 5 year(s) required

Country restriction: Indonesia

Detailed requirements

  • - Indonesian citizen, currently residing in Indonesia
  • - Mid-career professional in a leadership position: policymaker, planner, administrator, manager, NGO leader, or journalist
  • - Minimum 5 years of full-time professional experience beyond first university degree (prior to August of fellowship year)
  • - Currently employed - must have employer support and agreement for leave of absence
  • - Working in the public sector or non-profit/NGO sector
  • - NOT for those wishing to earn a US degree - this is a non-degree professional enrichment program
  • - NOT open to those who have attended US graduate school for 1 academic year or more
  • - NOT open to those who have participated in US government-sponsored exchange within the last 3 years
  • - Fields covered: Communications/Journalism, Law/Governance, Natural Resources Policy, Public/Economic Policy, Public Health Policy, Technology Policy

Who can apply

Mid-career Indonesian professionals with 5+ years of experience in the public or non-profit/NGO sector in fields related to policy, governance, journalism, public health, or natural resources, seeking professional development (not a degree) in the US.

Fields of study

Communications and JournalismLaw and GovernanceNatural Resources PolicyPublic and Economic PolicyPublic Health Policy and ManagementTechnology Policy and Management

Application window

Open · closes 15 Feb 2027

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application deadline: approximately February 15 annually
Fellowship period: August/September - following June (10 months)
Applicants needing extra English training may be required to arrive as early as April
Award is not renewable
Note: program does NOT result in a US degree - fellows receive a Certificate of Participation
Fellows are placed at US universities by IIE based on field - cannot request specific universities

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm eligibility: must be a mid-career professional with 5+ years of experience in an eligible field
  2. 2Secure employer support and agreement for a leave of absence
  3. 3Apply online at: https://stu.aminef.or.id/grantee/
  4. 4Note: IIE places fellows at designated US universities based on field - you cannot request a specific university
  5. 5Submit application before the February deadline
  6. 6Program questions: infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id