Hosting International Fellows, Leaders, and Scholars
Increasing shared understanding and knowledge through professional international exchanges, Global Professional Programs within Global Affairs partners with the U.S. Department of State, the Institute of International Education, and other agencies to bring international fellows, leaders, and scholars from across fields to UC Davis for professional development and mutually-beneficial collaboration.
Also in the realm of international exchange and collaboration, Global Affairs partners with international universities to provide administrative intern exchange opportunities that increase shared understanding and knowledge of higher education around the world.
Enabling the Exchange of Persons and Knowledge
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, and administered by the Institute for International Education, the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals with a commitment to public service to select U.S. universities for professional experience and collaboration.
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Mandela Washington Fellowship partners with select universities to empower young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa through coursework, leadership and networking opportunities.
Fulbright Scholars Program
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding through funding for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, and teaching.
Administrative Staff Exchanges
Global Affairs partners with universities in countries such as China, Denmark, and Japan to bring professionals to UC Davis and to facilitate UC Davis professionals spending time at other universities.
Contact Information
For program specific information and opportunities, and for full contact information, visit the Humphrey, Mandela, Fulbright, or Administrative Staff Exchange pages.
Karen Beardsley
Director of Global Professional Programs
Director of the Humphrey Fellowship Program
Global Affairs
(530) 752-5678
kbeardsley@ucdavis.edu
Jennie Konsella-Norene
Associate Director of Global Professional Programs
Administrative Director of the Mandela Washington Fellowship
Global Affairs
(530) 754-9403
jknorene@ucdavis.edu
Sasha Ferreira
Associate Program Coordinator of the Humphrey Fellowship Program
Global Affairs
(530) 297-4626
sjohn@ucdavis.edu