US&FCS Pilot Fellowship Program - University of Denver

International Trade Administration - ITA

The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot (USFCS) Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for Master’s degree students in the fields of International Affairs, International Relations, International Studies, Economics, Business, Trade, Public Administration, or Public Policy, to increase their level of knowledge and awareness of the Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) and its vital role in promoting American exports and facilitating trade and commerce around the world. Individuals who are U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals and are in the first year of an eligible Master’s degree program, or will complete their first year in the spring or summer of 2024, at a U.S. accredited institution, may apply. The program also provides a pathway to potential employment with the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Global Markets, and particularly encourages students from underserved communities to apply.

Submitting Your Application Electronically – Apply by October 7 (EXTENDED)!

We encourage you to begin the registration process several weeks before the October 7, 2024 deadline, as it may take both Grants.gov up to two (2) business days and eRA Commons up to two (2) weeks to register. After registration is complete, the application can be submitted to Grants.gov and it may take several days for Grants.gov and eRA Commons to validate or reject your application. It is important to allow extra time for potential error correction and resubmission. Applications received after the due date will be disqualified.

Contact Us

Send requests for information to the GM Office of Global Talent Management via email to CSFellowship@trade.gov.

Applicants must register in both Grants.gov and eRA Commons. Each application package must include the items listed in this section unless otherwise indicated. Failure to submit any items as described is likely to result in disqualification. Application packages are available through Grants.gov.

Paper applications are only allowable for the following reasons:

1. Grants.gov is unable to accept applications electronically in a timely fashion;
2. The applicant does not have access to the internet; or
3. The person providing the letter of recommendation does not wish for the applicant to see the contents of the letter.

Otherwise, all applications must be submitted via Grants.gov.

Please do not include a cover page for your application. Each application package must be included within the single Adobe PDF document in the correct order as outlined. Failure to submit any items as described in this section is likely to result in disqualification.

Completed sections with background information on the applicant, including work and volunteer experiences, international experiences, and honors and awards.

Application Timeline

Completed applications must be received by Grants.gov by October 7, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time or postmarked by October 7, 2024, and sent to the GM Office of Global Talent Management. Applications received after the due date will not be reviewed or considered and will likely result in disqualification.