Fellow Logistics
Would fellows be employees or contractors with the host institution?
What benefits does the institution provide to their employees?
Staff Support
What is the current staff structure at the institution? How would the staff support the fellowship program?
Is the institution willing to provide funding for staff time/hiring a part-time contractor to handle Fellowship administration?
Funding
Is the institution able to provide funding for professional development and training for the fellows?
If the funding needs to come from external sources, how does the institution plan to fundraise for the long-term success of the program? How much would staffing cost?
Reputation and Network
Has the institution worked with state government officials in the past? In what capacity? What is the reputation of the institution with state officials?
Does the institution have relationships with universities across the state? How would the institution maintain these relationships in order to recruit and support the fellows program each year?
Does the institution have any concerns about lobbying or interactions with the state government?