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The ICI-UMass Boston partners with the US Department of State on the Professional Fellows Program. We are reviewing this website to ensure compliance with recent executive orders and other guidance.

Ready to lead the next generation committed to civic engagement for people with disabilities.

Learn about our Fellowship Program on Civic Engagement!

The Professional Fellows Program on Civic Engagement is a professional program funded by the US Department of State for mid-career disability professionals (Fellows) from Africa to exchange and implement best practices for civic engagement. The program will support approximately 10 (Fellows) from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to participate in a five-week Fellowship Program in Spring 2025 in the US.

What is the Fellowship Program?
What are the program activities?
Am I eligible?
How are Fellows matched with US hosts sites
Apply to be a Fellow.
Learn about funding and support.

Questions?

We have put together some of the most frequently asked questions about the Fellowship process and experience. We hope the answers are helpful to you. If you have additional questions, please email the Fellowship team at [email protected]