Military Fellowship
The CFR Military Fellowship offers select U.S. military officers a year-long residency to advance their research and expertise in international relations at CFR’s New York headquarters.
Funder: Council on Foreign Relations
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (service nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Year-long residency at CFR headquarters; typically 6 fellowships awarded annually; funding details not publicly specified.
Summary: Provides select U.S. military officers a year in residence at CFR to deepen expertise in international relations through study, research, and professional engagement.
Key Information: Nomination by service chief required; contact your service's Senior Joint Duty Assignment official for application details.
Description
The Military Fellowship at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a prestigious, year-long residency program designed for outstanding officers from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force. Fellows spend a year at CFR’s New York headquarters, engaging in individual study, research, and reflection, while participating in CFR’s meetings and events. The experience is intended to broaden participants’ understanding of international relations, provide unique insights into global affairs, and foster connections with CFR’s diverse membership and leading figures in international policy.
