In the Arena
Aspen Institute’s seminar program supports U.S.-based Aspen Fellows leading civic and social change through immersive, science-informed renewal and peer support experiences.
Funder: Aspen Institute
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted until cohorts are full) | August 27–30, 2026 (Cohort 1) | November 17–20, 2026 (Cohort 2)
Funding Amounts: No participation fee; travel costs not covered but limited financial assistance available.
Summary: Seminar-based renewal and peer support program for Aspen Fellows leading civic and social change in the U.S.
Key Information: Open only to Aspen Fellows working in or closely connected to the U.S.; space is limited to 16–18 participants per cohort.
Description
This initiative, offered by the Aspen Global Leadership Network in partnership with the McNulty Foundation, is a restorative seminar program for Aspen Fellows at the forefront of civic and social change in the United States. The program is designed to help leaders renew resilience, strengthen courage, and build enduring peer communities through immersive experiences, reflective dialogue, and collective visioning. Each cohort gathers for a long weekend at a restorative U.S. location, focusing on personal renewal and shared leadership challenges in a protected, supportive environment.
