Fellows have worked on PE issues with organizations ranging from international agencies to grassroots NGOs. They have been hosted by family planning organizations seeking to partner with environmental agencies, conservation groups reaching out to reproductive health providers, and development NGOs eager to add family planning services to a broad portfolio of health and environmental programming. The main criteria we use in selecting organizations to host fellows are:

• their ability to use the fellowship to link family planning and environmental programming in a sustainable way;
• their ability to support the fellow's professional development (this includes providing the fellow with supportive supervision, significant opportunities for professional growth, and a meaningful scope of work); and
• how well the organization's programming complements USAID strategic objectives in the region.

In addition, of course, host organizations must be able to provide the facilities and support necessary for the fellow to successfully perform his/her work. These include:

• a significant orientation to the organization, its staff, and partners;
• office space, desk, and supplies;
• use of a desktop computer and printer;
• access to support staff;
• funding for work-related travel; and
• assistance obtaining a work permit or visa.

Host organizations must also be willing to meet the Program's reporting requirements, which include regular assessments of the fellow's performance, a discussion of the placement's impact on both the organization and the fellow's professional development, and plans for sustaining the fellow's contribution.

And because we are a USAID-funded program, our host organizations must comply with the U.S. government's Mexico City Policy.

Though these are the minimum requirements host organizations must meet, it's important to note that additional support -- often in the form of cost-sharing arrangements -- may increase the likelihood that a request for a fellow will be approved. Please contact us to learn more about cost-sharing opportunities.

The University of Michigan Population Fellows Programs are an equal opportunity employer. The University, in its employment and human resources policies and practices, will not discriminate against any individual because of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender non-conforming behavior, gender expression, gender identity, disability, special disabled veteran and Vietnam-era veteran status, and height or weight, except as allowed by the need for bona fide occupational qualifications. Reasonable accommodation will also be provided to persons with disabilities, to disabled veterans, and to accommodate religious practice.

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