In the Arena
Aspen Institute offers a restorative seminar for US-based Fellows leading civic and social change, focusing on resilience, leadership renewal, and peer connection through immersive dialogue and nature-based practices.
Funder: Aspen Institute
Due Dates: May 15, 2026 (application closing; applications open April 2 – May 15)
Funding Amounts: No participation fee; limited travel assistance available; participants cover their own travel.
Summary: Seminar program for Aspen Fellows leading civic and social change in the US, focused on resilience, community, and leadership renewal.
Key Information: Open only to Aspen Institute Fellows with US-based or US-connected work.
Description
This opportunity is a restorative seminar program organized by the Aspen Global Leadership Network in partnership with the McNulty Foundation. It is designed specifically for Aspen Institute Fellows who are leading civic and social change work in the United States or whose work is closely connected to the US. The program aims to restore resilience, foster a sustaining community, strengthen the courage to act, and collectively chart a path forward for leaders facing unprecedented challenges. The experience includes immersive dialogue, time in nature, and somatic renewal practices, offering a protected space for reflection, renewal, and genuine connection among peers.
