CSIS Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship 2027: Year-Long Fellowship for Experienced U.S. Leaders in National Security, Foreign Policy and Statecraft

Overview

The CSIS Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship is a year-long professional program organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. The program is designed to bring together experienced professionals from diverse career backgrounds to engage directly with leading scholars, policymakers, and senior national security practitioners. Participants examine major geopolitical developments, international policy challenges, and the ways in which leaders in Washington and foreign capitals respond to these issues.

The program runs throughout 2027 and includes monthly dinners focused on national security, foreign policy, and strategic thought. The fellowship concludes with a Strategy and Statecraft Summit in early 2028. Selected fellows are expected to attend all monthly dinners and the concluding summit.

Who can apply

The fellowship is open to experienced professionals who are United States citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must have at least 10 years of professional experience in their chosen career field. Ideal candidates have experience in strategic planning, corporate planning, or policy planning, along with a demonstrated interest in national and international policy. A direct professional background in national security or foreign policy is not required. Participants must either be based in the Washington, D.C. area or be able to travel to Washington, D.C. for the monthly dinners at their own expense.