Marcellus Policy Fellowship Fall 2025

📖 About Marcellus Policy Fellowship Fall

The John Quincy Adams Society has developed the Marcellus Policy Fellowship to help the next generation of U.S. foreign policy leaders follow in young JQA's footsteps. By combining knowledge of foreign policy, the craft of effective policy writing, and the ability to publicize ideas, Adams launched a career shaping U.S. statecraft. The fellowship aims to do the same, equipping fellows with the ideas and skills necessary to guide American foreign policy in the twenty-first century.

Over the course of several months, fellows will:

• Wrestle with ideas that can animate a prudent foreign policy.
• Hone their writing skills under expert guidance.
• Craft a detailed policy paper, a related policy memorandum, and an op-ed.

This experience strengthens fellows' candidacy for roles in an increasingly competitive foreign policy career space.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: July 28, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 21, 2025
• Category: Fellowship
• Sponsor Organization: John Quincy Adams Society (JQAS)

🎁 Benefits of Marcellus Policy Fellowship Fall

• Selected fellows receive a $750 stipend.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is open to:

1. Current students (graduate and undergraduate) as well as individuals with 0-2 years of employment in the foreign policy space.

   • Internships and paid internships do not count against the two-year limit.
   • Prior work in other fields does not count against the limit.
   • For roles partially dealing with foreign policy, only the portion of time spent on foreign policy counts against the limit.
   • Military service counts against the limit only in roles requiring extensive knowledge of foreign policy (e.g., FAOs or intelligence roles).
   • Eligibility can be discussed further with the program team.

2. Individuals pursuing or intending to pursue a career shaping U.S. national security policy in fields such as:

   • Government service
   • Media
   • Academia
   • Think tanks
   • Advocacy

3. U.S. citizenship is not required.

📝 Application Process

• The application window for the Fall 2025 cohort is open through August 21, 2025.
• To apply, visit the Marcellus Policy Fellowship Fall Application Portal.

📌 Application Deadline

• August 21, 2025

🌐 Learn More and Apply

For more details, visit the Marcellus Policy Fellowship Fall page.

Apply directly through the application portal.

This fellowship is a unique opportunity to develop critical foreign policy skills and contribute to shaping U.S. national security policy. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative experience!

• Selected fellows receive a $750 stipend.