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International Affairs Fellowship

Council on Foreign Relations

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Move between foreign-policy research and practice through a placement in government, an international organization, or CFR.

Official details & application ↗
Location
United States
Format
12 months, full time, in person
Funding
$120,000 stipend + modest travel grant
Application deadline
October 30, 2026

Who can apply

U.S. citizens; mid-career professionals with a bachelor’s degree and strong foreign-policy experience

Before you apply

2027–28 cycle. Only one CFR fellowship application per year. Fellows are independent contractors without employment benefits; placement is not guaranteed at a specific institution.

Official sources

Program details checked September 10, 2026. Application status checked September 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, funding, and deadlines with the program.