Q and A Clarke DS Fellowship 4.19 2022.docx

Questions and Answers – 4/19/2022

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

BUREAU OF GLOBAL TALENT MANAGEMENT

OFFICE OF TALENT ACQUISITION

2023 William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship Program

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY #: SFOP0008706

Q: Is the Summary Page the same as the Executive Summary (which is 2 pages), and if so, are you able to confirm that the 2pg. Executive Summary does not count towards the 20-page limit?

PSI pg. 2 indicates:

2. Executive Summary: “Not to exceed two [2] pages…..”

Then notes under 4. Proposal Narrative:…..” The 20-page limit does not include the Summary Page, Table of Contents, Budget, Budget Narrative, Letter of Disclosure, Letter of Institutional Support, NICRA (if applicable), Audit, CVs, or SF-424s” Response: Yes, the “Executive Summary” is the same as the Summary Page. It does not count towards the 20-page limit.

Q: Please confirm whether the “5-10 pages” limit is applicable specifically to the three mandatory attachments, and if the additional content requested for the above noted documents in the Proposal Narrative section can be included without a page limit?

PSI pg. 4 indicates:

1. Attachments: (5-10 pages, in Microsoft Word) Three mandatory attachments include the following in order (see Tab A below for more information on this section):

0. Roles and Responsibilities with the names of key personnel

0. Timeline/Schedule of Activities

0. Project Monitoring Plan

Following that point, PSI in the Proposal Narrative section includes instructions as follows:

“Provide sample of fellowship application” and “Provide proposed detailed recruitment schedule…” and “Include… a draft survey questionnaire” Response: The 5-10 page requirement is applicable to the three listed mandatory attachments. The additional requested content (i.e. Sample of the fellowship application, detailed recruitment schedule, and draft survey questionnaire) can be included without a page limit.

Q: Is DoS able to confirm whether the practicums are anticipated to take place Summers 2023 and 2024 or Summers 2024 and 2025?

NOFO pg. 9 Section IV. Practicum/Professional Development/Mentoring states:

“There are two practicums during the two-year Clarke DS Fellowship program: one at the Department of State in Washington D.C. during the summer between the first and second year of the Fellowship program; one overseas at a U.S. embassy or consulate during the summer after the second year of the Fellowship program.”

Response: The first practicum will take place in Summer 2023, immediately prior to the fellows starting their first year of their graduate programs. The second practicum will take place in Summer 2024, before the fellows start the second year of their graduate programs.