Host a Leland Fellow
Partnerships with committed host organizations are crucial to the success of the Leland program. Leland Fellows are placed, through a competitive process, with organizations that provide substantive work and active supervision while the fellows work on long-term food and nutrition security or humanitarian nutrition. Leland Fellows are motivated, proactive young professionals who are dedicated to actively building food and nutrition security through programs and policy and who can add great value to their host organizations.
Adding Capacity
The Leland fellowship consists of a field placement and a policy placement, each 11 months long. We require that each two-year fellowship gives the fellow experience in community-based work and policy formulation at the organizational, local, national, or international level. We aim for each placement to be mutually beneficial, in which fellows gain experience and expertise while the host organization benefits from the fellow's skills and hard work.
[Leland Fellows] have been able to help us answer research and implementation questions and fill important gaps in knowledge about our programs. […] Many have undertaken and published peer reviewed articles and presented at international conferences, thereby raising the HKI profile and contributing to the international body of work on the topics. We have found the Leland Fellows we have hosted to be extremely bright, quick, and motivated. They are a great example of the best of America for our international staff, host country partners and government officials
Ame Stormer, Helen Keller International
Education, Experience, and Value
Leland Fellows are chosen through a highly selective application process, based on relevant education, international experience, skills and expertise, leadership potential, and desire to learn. Leland Fellows are trained to approach their work with a growth mindset and flexibility and are eager to contribute to the success of food security and nutrition interventions.
Leland Fellows bring valuable energy and commitment to their roles in hunger-fighting organizations, sharing what they’re learning and excitement from field placements with headquarters and other D.C. staff.
Amy Ostrander, Fellow Supervisor for Project Concern International and 6th Class Leland Fellow (2011-2013) alum
Partner With Us
Ready to join our network of partner organizations?
Applications to host the 2021-2023 class of Leland Hunger Fellows are now closed. We will begin accepting applications for the 2023-2025 class in fall 2022.
Read our guide for host organization applicants to learn more about the benefits of hosting a fellow, selection criteria, application timeline, and much more.
Make sure to sign up for our mailing list to get all the latest news about the fellowship and the Hunger Center.
Partner With Us
Ready to join our network of partner organizations?
We are no longer accepting applications to host the 2023-2025 class of Leland Hunger Fellows. Information on hosting the 2025-2027 class will be available in late 2024.
Check out our guide for prospective host organizations to learn more about the benefits of hosting a fellow, selection criteria, application timeline, and much more.
And make sure to sign up for our mailing list for all the latest news from the Hunger Center.
Join Us
Ready to join our network of partner organizations?
We are accepting applications for hosts organizations for the 2025-2027 class through November 30, 2024. Follow the three steps below to prepare and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are accepting applications for hosts organizations for the 2025-2027 class through November 30, 2024.
Make sure to join our mailing list to keep up-to-date with the Leland Fellowship, including application deadlines and updates.
Step One
Application to host a Leland Fellow includes a written application, a Letter of Interest, and development of a scope of work. Read our application guide to learn more about the process and what to expect.
Step Two
Once you've read the guide above, it's time to prepare your application. The document below lists all the questions you will be asked on your application. Review the questions and consider how you would answer.
Step THree
Now you're ready to apply. Enter your responses in the form linked below. Please note: the form will not save your progress; if you navigate away from the page or lose your internet connection, you will need to begin again. We strongly recommend preparing your responses separately and paste them into the form when you are ready to apply.
And make sure to join our mailing list to keep up-to date with the Leland Fellowship, including application deadlines and updates from the Hunger Center.