CSIS Policy Fellowship
Location: Washington, DC or virtual
Stipend: $1,500
Deadline: November 1, 2024
The CSIS Policy Fellowship is dedicated to empowering undergraduate students of historically underrepresented backgrounds who demonstrate an interest in joining and furthering the national security community. Through its four departments and over 30 research streams, CSIS has broadened the definition of national security beyond purely defense to include human security, climate, tech, and other crucial regional and topical issue areas. Fellows will learn from renowned foreign policy experts and practitioners and participate in a mutual exchange of ideas that fosters professional growth, builds connections, and accelerates success.
This semester-long fellowship is intended for sophomores, juniors, and seniors attending universities within the D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia (DMV) region, who have demonstrated a strong interest in national security, and who seek to advance their careers in the policy field. 16 applicants will be selected as fellows for each annual cohort. Fellows’ travel to CSIS will be covered based on their individual needs and fellows will be eligible to receive a $1,500 stipend.
Fellows will meet on a weekly basis over a 15-week period (January 28th - May 8th) for a combination of professional development seminars, geopolitical briefings, and networking events. Sessions will be tailored to accelerate the fellows’ professional growth, foster connections with policy leaders and CSIS mentors, and position them for success as future leaders in the field of foreign policy.
