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International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) Council on Foreign Relations in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
Stipend of $95,000 over 1 year; award amount listed as $105,000.
Country
United States
University
Council on Foreign Relations
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About this position
International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) is a one-year fellowship program run by the Council on Foreign Relations for mid-career scholars and professionals seeking to deepen their foreign policy expertise and broaden their professional experience.
The program is designed to give selected fellows a contrasting placement experience: those from academia and the private sector typically spend their fellowship in public service and policy-oriented settings, while government officials spend theirs in a scholarly environment free from operational pressure.
Each year, approximately ten fellows are selected and placed at government bodies, academic institutions, think tanks, or nonprofit organizations. The fellowship is intended to support serious foreign policy analysis and professional development for highly accomplished individuals who can work independently.
The program is administered by the Council on Foreign Relations, a major U.S.-based foreign policy organization, and it is aimed at strengthening analytic capabilities through practical exposure to different policy environments.
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Funding details
Stipend of $95,000 over 1 year; award amount listed as $105,000.
What's required
Open to mid-career professionals with a demonstrated commitment to a career in foreign policy. Applicants should generally hold an advanced degree and have a strong record of work experience and a firm grounding in foreign policy. The program is open to applicants from a broad range of professional, academic, and personal backgrounds, but qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens. The fellowship does not fund pre- or postdoctoral research, degree study, or projects that are already substantially underway.
How to apply
Apply through the Council on Foreign Relations fellowship application page. Review the program details and submit the required application materials online before the deadline.
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