Fellowships

"The IAF transformed my perspectives and career trajectory. I am profoundly grateful for the experiences and relationships." **— Colonel Stephanie Ahern**, Strategist, U.S. Army (2008-2009 IAF)

International Affairs Fellowships

The IAF provides talented individuals from academia and the private sector the opportunity to spend one year in policy oriented environments. It also enables rising stars in government to spend one year in a scholarly setting, such as a think tank or university, focusing on research and writing. CFR awards between eight and ten fellowships annually.

International Affairs Fellowship for Tenured International Relations Scholars

The program offers tenured international relations professors practical experience in the foreign policy–making field and places selected fellows in U.S. government agencies or international organizations for a period of twelve months to work with practitioners. CFR awards between four and five fellowships annually.

International Affairs Fellowship in International Economics

The IAF in International Economics offers business economists and university-based economic scholars hands-on experience in the U.S. government. The program aims to enrich the teaching, scholarship, and research of academics and to expose policymakers to cutting-edge scholarly research and academic debates. CFR awards one fellowship annually.

International Affairs Fellowship in India

The IAF in India provides for one to four mid-career U.S. professionals to spend three to twelve months conducting research and working in India. Fellows develop a new professional network in India and gain fresh insights into the country and the challenges and opportunities that confront the region.

International Affairs Fellowship in Japan

The IAF in Japan seeks to strengthen American understanding of Japan and to enhance communication and cooperation among Americans and Japanese on common issues. CFR awards three to five fellowships annually.

International Affairs Fellowship in Canada

The IAF in Canada seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising leaders and thinkers in the United States and Canada. CFR provides one or two Americans per year the opportunity to spend six to twelve months at a Canadian institution to deepen their knowledge of Canada.

Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship

Deadline: December 15

The Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship offers scholars studying nuclear security issues the opportunity to spend one year at CFR conducting policy-relevant research. CFR awards up to two fellowships annually.

Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship

Deadline: March 1

The Edward R. Murrow Press fellowship seeks to promote the quality of responsible and discerning journalism exemplified by the work of Edward R. Murrow. CFR awards one distinguished foreign correspondent or editor the chance to spend nine months at CFR working on a book and participating in CFR programming.

"The Murrow Fellowship is an enriching experience and a valuable opportunity for any policy-angled journalist." **— Fred Kaplan**, War Stories columnist, Slate (2013–2014 Murrow Fellow)

Military Fellowships

Military Fellowships are awarded each year to outstanding officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. These fellows, who are nominated by the head of their respective services, spend one year at CFR broadening their understanding of international relations, conducting research and writing, and leading trips to military bases around the country.

National Intelligence Fellowship

This fellowship provides an opportunity for an outstanding senior intelligence officer to participate in and contribute to CFR activities and events. Each year, candidates are nominated by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Historian-in-Residence Fellowship

The Historian-in-Residence Fellowship offers distinguished historians the opportunity to spend time at CFR writing a book about a significant historical event that offers lessons that can be applied to contemporary foreign-policy challenges.

International Affairs Fellowship in Nuclear Security

The IAF in Nuclear Security offered university-based scholars valuable hands-on experience in the nuclear security policymaking field and placed selected fellows in U.S. government positions or international organizations for a period of twelve months to work with practitioners.

International Affairs Fellowship in South Korea

The IAF in South Korea offered selected fellows the opportunity to carry out research while affiliated with the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in South Korea.

Cyrus Vance Fellowship in Diplomatic Studies

The Cyrus Vance Fellowship in Diplomatic Studies offered outstanding Foreign Service officers the opportunity to spend a year affiliated with CFR in New York as a visiting fellow.