Contact Us
Inquiries from the private sector, foundations, and non-governmental organizations: William P. Pope, Senior Advisor for Fellows, can be reached at 202-261-8865 and atpopewp@state.gov.
Inquiries from academia Mary C. Pendleton, U.S. Ambassador (retired), can be reached at 202-261-8871 and pendletonmc@state.gov.
Information for Organizations Interested in Funding/Nominating Fellows:
Approved, non-federal entities may participate in the Franklin Fellows Program as follows:
First, such approved entities may continue the salaries and benefits of their nominees who are selected. Remuneration for Fellows who are being funded directly by their nominating organizations shall remain the sole jurisdiction of the Fellow and the home organization. These Fellows will serve in the Department as "unpaid consultants."
Second, approved, non-federal entities may donate funds as a gift to the Department of State for support of otherwise-unfunded Fellows.
Third, approved, non-federal entities may nominate Fellows whom they fund partially or not at all. Because appropriated funds are not available to support the salaries and benefits of Franklin Fellows, the Department of State would rely on donations to support unfunded or partially funded fellows.
For Fellows coming from outside of the Washington, DC area (or the New York City area, if serving at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations), some relocation and lodging costs may be reimbursed from donated funds, if such funds are available. The Department of State will cover costs associated with the security investigation and clearance, as well as transportation and per diem necessary for official travel, once the Fellow begins service.