Young Professionals Program
The East-West Center's Young Professionals Program provides early-career leaders hands-on research and policy experience in US-Indo-Pacific relations through training, workshops, and collaborative projects.
Funder: East-West Center
Due Dates: July 19, 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,000/month stipend for full-time participation; part-time stipends prorated; typically for 1–2 months per cohort.
Summary: Professional development and cross-cultural exchange program for early-career leaders interested in US-Indo-Pacific relations.
Key Information: No visa sponsorship—applicants must already be authorized to work/study in the US.
Description
The Young Professionals Program at the East-West Center in Washington (EWCW) provides early-career leaders—including undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates—with hands-on training, professional development, and networking opportunities in the field of US-Indo-Pacific relations. Participants gain experience in research, data analysis, writing, and policy communication, and engage in skill-building workshops, collaborative projects, and alumni networking. The program is designed to foster leadership, cross-cultural understanding, and practical skills relevant to international relations and policy.
