International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia 2026–2027

📖 About the Fellowship

The International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) in Indonesia, sponsored by Yayasan Persahabatan Indonesia Amerika Serikat (Indonesia-USA Friendship Foundation), aims to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in Indonesia and the United States.

This transformational program enables mid-career U.S. professionals to:

• Conduct research in Indonesia for three to twelve months.
• Develop a new professional network.
• Gain deeper insights into the opportunities and challenges Indonesia faces.

Eligible candidates include individuals from:

• Academia
• Business
• Government
• Journalism
• NGOs
• Think tanks

Note: Prior experience working in or writing about Indonesia is not required.

🎁 Benefits

• Fellowship duration: 3 to 12 months.
• Stipend: $110,000 for a 12-month period (prorated for shorter durations).
• Travel grant: Modest travel allowance.
• Fellows are considered independent contractors (not employees of CFR) and are ineligible for employment benefits, including health insurance.
• No indirect costs can be deducted from the stipend.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the fellowship, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be U.S. citizens.
• Be mid-career professionals.
• Have a strong record of professional achievement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a career in foreign policy and an interest in U.S.-Indonesian relations.
• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree.
• Possess a U.S. passport valid through six months after the fellowship end date.

📅 Application Date and Process

Interested candidates who meet the program’s eligibility requirements can apply online between September 15 and October 31, 2025, for the 2026–27 fellowship cycle.

Application Timeline:

• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
• Notification of Awardees: January 30, 2026

Required Documents:

To apply, candidates must submit:

1. Basic biographical, educational, and employment information.
2. Project proposal and proposed placements.
3. Two letters of support.

🔗 Application Portal

For detailed information, visit the International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia.

To apply directly, use the application portal.

📅 Key Dates

• Date Published: October 13, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

🌟 Sponsor Organization

The fellowship is sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in U.S.-Indonesian relations while contributing to mutual understanding and collaboration between the two nations.

• The fellowship runs between three and twelve months.
• The program awards a stipend of $110,000 for a period of twelve months (or a prorated amount if the duration is shorter).
• A modest travel grant is provided.
• Fellows are considered independent contractors rather than employees of CFR and are ineligible for employment benefits, including health insurance.