International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia
International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia supports mid-career U.S. professionals researching Indonesia and working with a host organization to deepen insight and strengthen U.S.-Indonesia understanding.
Funder: Council on Foreign Relations
Due Dates: October 30, 2026 (2027–28 fellowship application)
Funding Amounts: $110,000 for 12 months (prorated for shorter fellowships), plus a modest travel grant
Summary: Supports mid-career U.S. professionals conducting research and working with a host organization in Indonesia.
Key Information: Fellows work full-time, in person, with their Indonesian host organization at least four days per week.
Description
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) runs the International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia with sponsorship from Yayasan Persahabatan Indonesia Amerika Serikat (Indonesia-USA Friendship Foundation). It aims to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in Indonesia and the United States.
Fellows spend three to twelve months researching Indonesia’s economy, politics, or society, or U.S.-Indonesia relations, while working with a host organization connected to their proposed work. The fellowship is intended to help mid-career professionals build networks, develop new skills or avenues of research, and gain deeper insight into Indonesia. CFR assists with finding a host organization but cannot guarantee placement at a specific one.
