Funder: German Marshall Fund of the United States
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (application deadline for YSF 2027, projected)
Funding Amounts: All major program expenses—international airfare, domestic travel, meals, accommodations, and ground transportation—are fully covered for fellows; no direct cash award.
Summary: Immersive leadership program developing emerging strategists focused on US-Japan alliance and Indo-Pacific security through seminars, simulations, and policy engagement.
Key Information: Competitive selection for early- to mid-career professionals (ages 28–42) from the US, Europe, Japan, and like-minded Asian countries.