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The Fellows

Leland Fellows are selected based on their demonstrated leadership qualities, experience, maturity, flexibility, and commitment to fighting hunger. Eligible candidates have spent at least one year working or volunteering in a developing country on issues related to hunger and poverty and possess a relevant graduate degree or equivalent experience.

Because fellows are selected for individual placements, applicants must also possess the skills specified by the host organization. These can include foreign language fluency, a particular graduate degree or expertise, or other technical skills.

3rd Class Leland Fellow, Sylvie Doutriaux, with Mercy Corps in Mongolia

Fellows work on a variety of issues related to food security, including:

• Agricultural research
• Nutrition
• Advocacy
• Climate change
• Enterprise development

During their service, CHC provides the fellows with:

• Monthly stipend
• Health insurance
• Housing and relocation allowances
• Professional development funds
• Training
• Travel to and from placements and trainings
• Connection to a dynamic fellowship community and alumni network

Learn more about applying to be a Leland Fellow.

The Host Organizations

CHC places fellows with dynamic international organizations employing a variety of innovative approaches to improving food security around the world. These organizations include international and local NGOs, U.S. government agencies, multi-lateral organizations and private sector entities. Host organizations are responsible for providing substantive and meaningful work, supervision and mentoring to their Leland Fellow.

We look for organizations that:

• are key players in the fight to end hunger and poverty;
• take a participatory, holistic approach to food security;
• enable the Fellow to make substantive contributions to both program and policy initiatives; and
• provide active mentoring.

Click here to see a complete list of Leland Host Organizations.

Learn more about applying to be a host organization.

Become a Fellow

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