Case Study: the Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program streamlines fellowship applications and alumni engagement with RhythmQ RQ Fellowships

Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program - Customer Case Study

The Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program, a U.S.-based STEM fellowship, faced administrative challenges due to a manual application management process that created low completion rates and hindered alumni engagement. To address these issues, the program partnered with vendor RhythmQ and implemented their RQ Fellowships service to streamline operations.

Using RQ Fellowships, RQ SmartTracker, and RQ Digital Marketing, RhythmQ provided a centralized platform that automated workflows, simplified the application form, and launched targeted outreach campaigns. The results were significant, including a 161% increase in total applications, a 58% rise in final submissions, and a 390% surge in web traffic due to marketing efforts. RhythmQ's solution also improved post-selection efficiencies and increased ongoing alumni engagement.

Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program