Military Fellowship
A year-long CFR fellowship for U.S. military officers to advance their international relations expertise through research, study, and engagement with policy leaders in New York.
Funder: Council on Foreign Relations
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Service chiefs' nomination deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: One-year fellowship; typically six fellows selected annually; award covers full residency at CFR in New York.
Summary: Year-long fellowship for outstanding U.S. military officers to deepen expertise in international relations through study, research, and engagement at CFR.
Description
The Military Fellowship at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) offers select officers from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force the opportunity to spend a year in residence at CFR’s headquarters in New York. Fellows broaden their understanding of international relations through individual study, research, and active participation in CFR’s meetings and events. The program is designed to foster professional growth, facilitate engagement with CFR’s diverse membership, and connect fellows with leaders in business, education, and the international community.
