Application deadline is July 1 . Application deadline is in late April . The Fund provides grants only for works in progress or works about to be undertaken. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. These Fascell Fellows serve a 12-month term at U.S. diplomatic or consular missions to obtain firsthand exposure to the culture, including, as appropriate, independent study in Russian, German, or Eastern European area studies or languages.
Fellows typically occupy staff support positions which require certain levels of language fluency.
Applicants must also be able to satisfy Department of State medical standards and be able to obtain top secret clearance. Application deadline is in very early July of the year prior to employment .