How To Apply

The Franklin Fellows Program is an exciting executive development vehicle and opportunity to serve our country. Please carefully read the following eligibility requirements.

Eligibility:

Applicants MUST:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen.
  • NOT be a current Federal employee by the time of the projected starting date. (This is NOT a Federal appointment.)
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance but do not need to have a clearance in order to apply.
  • Submit a Financial Disclosure Form prior to serving.
  • Receive an Ethics clearance prior to serving.
  • Be available to serve for one (1) year as a Fellow.
  • Be able to fund themselves for the duration of the Fellowship. (The Franklin Fellows Program has NO funds available to support Fellows at this time.)

Materials Required:

  • Statement confirming you meet eligibility requirements (see above), including confirmation that you have the funds to support yourself.
  • Resume
  • List of at least three (3) positions in which you are most interested in serving as a Fellow. (See the list of Franklin Fellows Program assignments possibilities at http://careers.state.gov/FF.)

Please e-mail the above materials to FranklinFellowsProgram@state.gov.