International Affairs Fellowship in Canada
International Affairs Fellowship in Canada supports mid-career U.S. professionals researching U.S.-Canada relations at Canadian institutions to deepen knowledge and strengthen mutual understanding.
Funder: Council on Foreign Relations
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Applications open, 2027–28 cycle) | October 30, 2026 (Application deadline, 2027–28 cycle)
Funding Amounts: $110,000 for twelve months, prorated for shorter fellowships; six to twelve months plus a modest travel allowance
Summary: Supports mid-career U.S. professionals researching U.S.-Canada relations through a placement at a Canadian institution.
Key Information: Fellows must undertake a full-time, in-person placement in Canada, working on-site at least four days per week.
Description
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) administers the International Affairs Fellowship in Canada, sponsored by Power Corporation of Canada. Launched in 2016, the program seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in the United States and Canada. It gives mid-career U.S. professionals six to twelve months at a Canadian institution to deepen their knowledge of Canada and explore the bilateral relationship.
The fellowship supports proposed research addressing some aspect of U.S.-Canada relations. Professionals from academia, business, government, journalism, NGOs, and think tanks are encouraged to apply, and prior experience working in or writing about Canada is not required. Cross-cultural communication, cooperation, and the contribution of the experience to the fellow’s professional development are central priorities.
