Research Fellowship Program
The Research Fellowship Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars funds independent research on major foreign policy issues, connecting fellows with policymakers and an interdisciplinary scholarly community.
Funder: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline | September 30, 2026: Letters of recommendation submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $10,000/month stipend for 12 months (June 1, 2027–May 30, 2028); 10–20 fellowships awarded per cycle
Summary: Supports independent, policy-relevant research on major foreign policy challenges, connecting fellows with policymakers and an interdisciplinary community.
Key Information: Application and references must be submitted via Interfolio by deadline; non-collaborative, remote fellowship with two required trips to Washington, D.C.
Description
The Research Fellowship Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars offers a prestigious, non-residential fellowship for scholars, practitioners, journalists, and public intellectuals to pursue independent research and writing projects. Fellows actively engage with policymakers in Washington, D.C., and collaborate with other fellows, fostering a vibrant intellectual community that bridges academic inquiry and public policy. The program specifically seeks nonpartisan, policy-relevant proposals addressing major foreign policy challenges facing the United States and the broader international community, with a focus on the Center’s four priority pillars: strategic competition, economic statecraft, technology and innovation, and regional scholarship.
