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Launched in 1967, the International Affairs Fellowship Program is designed to advance the professional development of outstanding young Americans between the ages of 27 and 35. Each year, approximately ten men and women receive the opportunity to broaden their experience in the field of international affairs through this unique program. The fellowships seek to bridge the gap between thought and action in foreign policy by supporting both a variety of policy studies and active exposure to policymaking. The distinctive character of the program lies in the contrasting experiences it provides at the juncture of policy research and policy formulation. Thus, it encourages academics and others from the private sector to serve in a policy-oriented environment through operational experience in public service. Conversely, it permits government officials on leave to study key issues in a scholarly atmosphere free from operational pressure.
Many International Affairs Fellows, like 2007-08 IAF Bradley L. Bowman, publish articles in well-known journals, newspapers and publications. We invite you to read Major Bowman's article, "After Iraq: Future U.S. Military Posture in the Middle East," in the Spring 2008 issue of The Washington Quarterly.
In 1997, the Council established a new International Affairs Fellowship in Japan, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd., to enable a number of outstanding young American leaders and thinkers to expand their intellectual and professional horizons by working and living in Japan. Fellowships are intended for American citizens between the ages of 27 and 45. The program seeks to cultivate American understanding of Japan and to strengthen communication between emerging leaders of the two nations.
* Nominations and applications for the International Affairs Fellowship in Japan will also be accepted out-of-cycle.
The Council organizes roundtable meetings in Washington, D.C., for the Fellows, including current and former Military, Department of State, and Edward R. Murrow Fellows, and an annual conference that offers an opportunity for the Fellows to share the findings of their projects.
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