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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program at UC Davis

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program at UC Davis

Established in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter to honor the late Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey—who was a long-time advocate of international cooperation and understanding—the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-career professionals from countries with developing and emerging economies to the United States for professional and leadership development.

Standing in two rows with men in the back row and women in the front, the twelve Humphrey fellows from the 2022-23 cohort are smiling and looking at the camera. They wear various business professional and customary ethnic dress. They are on grass in front of the International Center with the campus behind them and a blue and yellow UC Davis banner hangs on a light pole in the distance.

UC Davis has hosted the Humphrey Program from 1986 until 1996, and again since 2001, hosting more than 300 fellows from more than 100 different countries. One of 13 universities selected across the nation to host the program for 2022-23, UC Davis offers professional development and collaborations for fellows in the fields of agricultural and rural development, natural resources management and environmental science. 

Through collaborations with UC Davis faculty, advisors, and professional affiliations, lasting ties between UC Davis, partners, and community members and our Humphrey Fellows are formed. Often UC Davis faculty even continue working on projects as Humphrey Fellows transition to Humphrey Alumni.

Standing in two rows with men in the back row and women in the front, the twelve Humphrey fellows from the 2022-23 cohort are smiling and looking at the camera. They wear various business professional and customary ethnic dress. They are on grass in front of the International Center with the campus behind them and a blue and yellow UC Davis banner hangs on a light pole in the distance.

UC Davis Introduces 12 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows Joining Campus in 2022-23

UC Davis welcomes its 31st cohort of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The prestigious program brings accomplished mid-career professionals from countries around the world to host universities throughout the United States. Twelve fellows from 11 different countries will spend the 2022-23 academic year in Davis strengthening their professional skills, improving their leadership abilities, and engaging in meaningful collaboration and connections across campus.

Alongside their leadership projects, Humphrey Fellows at UC Davis also participate in a number of community events—from volunteering with solar energy organizations and at community dinners to providing course lectures and engaging with seminars on campus and in the community. It often being their first visit to the U.S., our fellows learn American customs and culture, and at the same time, share their experiences and perspectives with the UC Davis and surrounding communities.

Twelve Humphrey fellows stand outside in the sunlight on a balcony overlooking part of the UC Davis campus

Climate Workshop Prepares Humphrey Fellows for Global Change

The UC Davis 2021-22 Humphrey Fellowship Program hosted a climate change communications workshop for Humphrey fellows as UC Davis welcomed 30 Humphrey fellows representing 27 countries from 11 Humphrey host campuses throughout the United States, positioning them to lead compelling conversations about this important topic in their workplaces and home communities around the world.

Humphrey fellows with flags

Humphrey Fellowship: A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

UC Davis Humphrey Fellow Shafat Sultan (India, 2013-14) shares about his professional development and collaborative experiences in the U.S. and at UC Davis through the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.