Programs for Professionals

Exchange Programs

For non-U.S. Participants

American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL)
The ACYPL conducts bilateral political exchanges between U.S. and international young political leaders between the ages of 25 to 40.
Community Solutions
The Community Solutions Program is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working in the fields of transparency and accountability, tolerance and conflict resolution, environmental issues and women’s issues.
Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program offers many opportunities for professionals, including writers, journalists, architects and those in law and business.  Academic affiliations are not required.
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides professional enrichment and non-degree graduate-level study in the U.S for accomplished mid-level professionals.
Legislative Fellows Program
The Legislative Fellows Program places young professionals in month-long internships in U.S. federal, state, and local government offices.
Professional Fellows
This program brings emerging leaders from around the world to the United States for intensive fellowships designed to broaden their professional expertise.
TechWomen
The TechWomen Program pairs women in Silicon Valley with their counterparts in the Middle East and North Africa for a professional mentorship and exchange program at leading technology companies.

For U.S. Participants

Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program offers opportunities for professionals, including writers, journalists, architects and those in law and business.  Academic affiliations are not required.
American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL)
The ACYPL conducts bilateral political exchanges between U.S. and international young political leaders between the ages of 25 to 40.
Hosting Opportunities
There are many opportunities available for Americans to host individuals. For more information visit hosting opportunities.
Programs that do not accept applications
Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists
The Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists invites rising international journalists to travel to the United States and examine journalistic principles and practices.
FORTUNE/U.S. State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership
American and international participants work together in mentoring relationships to share the skills and experiences necessary for strengthening women's leadership.
International Visitor Leadership Program
International Visitors travel to the U.S. for carefully designed programs that reflect their professional interests and U.S. foreign policy goals.