PART 326—U.S. AND FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE PILOT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Authority: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Pub. L. 117-328, Division B, Title I. Source: 89 FR 37973, May 7, 2024, unless otherwise noted. § 326.1 What is the Fellowship Program? The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot Fellowship Program targets graduate students interested in increasing the level of knowledge and awareness of and employment with the Foreign Service, consistent with 22 U.S.C. 3905. The Program develops a source of trained individuals, from academic disciplines representing the skill needs of the Department, who are dedicated to representing the United States' commercial interests abroad. § 326.2 How is the Fellowship Program administered? (a) Eligibility. (b) Provisions. (c) Program requirements. (2) As a condition of participation, fellows are required to complete prescribed coursework. (3) As a condition of participation, foreign travel is required for all Fellows. (4) Fellows are required to accept employment, if offered, with the Department of Commerce U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service upon successful completion of the Program and, if applicable, Foreign Service entry requirements. (5) If offered employment, Fellows must commit to a two-year service agreement. (6) Additional Program requirements may be determined annually by the Department of Commerce and publicized nationwide. § 326.3 Who can receive a grant? (a) Grants to students. (b) Grants to Institutions of Higher Education. § 326.4 Who administers the Program? The Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Global Markets, Office of Global Talent Management is responsible for administering the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot Fellowship Program and grants to students and may be contacted for more detailed information.