Young Professionals Program
Forecasted
Young Professionals Program supports students and recent graduates through research and professional training at the East-West Center to develop rising leaders in US-Indo-Pacific relations.
Funder: East-West Center
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per month for full-time participation (40 hours/week); prorated for part-time participation
Summary: Semester-based research and professional training for students and recent graduates interested in US-Indo-Pacific relations.
Key Information: The program does not sponsor visas; non-US citizens must already have authorization for the position.
Description
The East-West Center in Washington offers the Young Professionals Program each semester to develop rising leaders in US-Indo-Pacific relations. Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, gain first-hand training experience at a research and education organization in Washington, DC. The program combines practical research and communication work with education and professional development opportunities.
Participants may acquire and analyze large datasets for Asia Matters for America publications, write articles for AsiaMattersforAmerica.org, attend webinars and seminars, and deliver briefs. They can also network with program alumni through events organized by the Center and alumni chapters, and lead or participate in skill-building workshops on informational interviews and job applications. The experience connects US-Indo-Pacific research with writing, briefings, networking, and career preparation.
