IREX Community Solutions Program 2026-2027 (Fully-Funded U.S. Fellowship)
Brief Description
The
IREX Community Solutions Program (CSP) 2026-2027 is a fully-funded
professional leadership development program created for experienced, results-oriented community leaders. If you work to advance locally driven regional economic growth and community prosperity, this initiative equips you with practical leadership and technical skills, professional connections, and hands-on experience. Organized by
IREX, the program features an immersive U.S.-based exchange followed by a community-based SCALE-Up Project designed to tackle real economic development challenges in your home region.
Name of Host Institution
IREXRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
- You are between the ages of 27 and 39 at the time of application.
- You are a citizen of a country listed on the official application website.
- You have at least five years of experience working on community issues and can demonstrate measurable benefits to local communities.
- You are living and working in your home country at the time of application and are not residing or working outside your country through an academic, training, or research program.
Benefits
- J-1 visa support and sponsorship for the duration of the U.S. exchange.
- Round-trip travel from your home city to the United States.
- A monthly allowance covering housing, meals, and other living expenses while in the U.S.
- Accident and sickness health coverage.
- Comprehensive accessibility accommodations, including ADA-accessible rooms, software such as JAWS, and community training support.
Deadline
November 24, 2026Apply Now
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Q: What does the U.S. exchange portion of the program involve?
Participants complete a three-month fellowship that includes a 12-week hands-on professional practicum with a U.S. host organization, alongside Innovation and Applied Skills Labs and regional field visits.
Q: What is the purpose of the SCALE-Up Project?
Following the U.S. exchange, participants return home to implement a nine-month SCALE-Up Project that adapts at least one U.S. model, tool, or partnership approach to advance regional economic growth in their home communities.
Q: Are accessibility accommodations provided for participants?
Yes, the program covers accessibility accommodations such as ADA-accessible rooms for in-person training, assistive software like JAWS, and community assistance and training.
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