The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship
Welcome!
The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program is a unique two-year international fellowship. Its mission is to develop leaders committed to finding innovative and lasting solutions to hunger and poverty worldwide through both direct programming and good policies. Leland Fellows are given the opportunity to develop new skills while actively working to alleviate hunger and poverty.
The Leland Program
During each two-year fellowship cycle, 15-17 fellows are placed with CHC partner organizations including international and local NGOs, U.S. government development agencies, and multi-lateral organizations. During the first year, Fellows work in developing countries to address hunger and poverty-related issues including agriculture, food security, health and nutrition, and private sector development. Their work in the field may involve researching, implementing, and/or evaluating development programs and initiatives.
Fellows spend the second year in a policy environment, usually at the headquarters of the organization they served in the field year. In this way, Fellows apply what they learned in the field to help inform the development of sound organizational and governmental food security policies. The field and policy assignments are developed by the host organization and are designed to be complementary. In addition to their work experiences, fellows take part in CHC-sponsored annual training sessions and a series of professional development days aimed at further developing their skills and expertise.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Professional development funds
- Travel expenses
- Housing and relocation allowances
- End-of-Service Award
- Training
- Connection to a dynamic fellowship community and alumni network
Applying
Applicants for the Leland Program apply to a specific placement rather than to the fellowship itself. Please click on Fellowship Placements to see all of the opportunities available for the 6th Class of Leland Fellows (2011-2013). Please see the link for Application Information for complete application instructions.
The application period for the 2011-2013 Leland Fellowship class is now closed. The next application cycle will be in 2013.
Fellowship Dates for the 6th Class of Leland Fellows: July 15, 2011 - June 28, 2013.
*Unfortunately, we regret to inform you that we can only accept applications from U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
For more information see http://www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/leland/
