Marshall Memorial Fellowship
The Marshall Memorial Fellowship is a year-long program for emerging European and North American leaders focused on transatlantic relations, leadership, and professional development through research and immersive experiences.
Funder: German Marshall Fund of the United States
Due Dates: July 14, 2026 (Portal registration cutoff) | July 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: GMF invests ~$50,000/€45,455 per fellow; registration fees range by country/sector ($5,000–$8,000 US, €2,700–€7,200 Europe, CAD 6,525–10,150 Canada, MXN 33,480–72,640 Mexico); 24–27 fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: A year-long leadership development fellowship for emerging leaders from Europe and North America focused on transatlantic relations, professional growth, and building a global alumni network.
Key Information: Registration must be approved before July 14, 2026; program includes significant travel and requires employer release.
Description
The Marshall Memorial Fellowship is the flagship leadership development program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Since 1982, it has cultivated a new generation of transatlantic leaders by bringing together emerging professionals from Europe and North America for a year-long experience. The program combines virtual and in-person learning, including three weeks of immersive travel, peer networking, and cross-sector collaboration. Fellows explore transatlantic relations, leadership, and democratic values, culminating in a robust alumni network of over 4,000 leaders who continue to engage in addressing global challenges. Each fellow develops a research focus and participates in high-level meetings, roundtables, and site visits across multiple cities.
