Open Society Foundation Leadership in Government Fellowship

The Leadership in Government Fellowship program supports outstanding individuals who have played a significant role in advancing social change from within government in the United States and its territories. This fellowship allows recent government leaders to reflect on their public service, expand their network and knowledge, and contribute their unique perspectives and expertise to the public dialogue.

📝 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: June 17, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 24, 2025
• Category: Fellowship
• Opportunity Location: United States
• Eligible Locations: United States
• Sponsor Organization: Open Society Foundations (OSF)

🎯 About the Fellowship

The Leadership in Government Fellowship is designed for individuals who have served in senior-level, full-time government positions in the United States and its territories, including city, county, tribal, state, and federal levels. The fellowship provides an opportunity for public servants to:

• Reflect on their government service.
• Expand their professional networks.
• Advance ideas and approaches to social change.
• Contribute to public dialogue with their expertise.

💰 Benefits

Fellows will receive:

• A stipend ranging from $115,000 to $160,000, depending on the percentage of time committed to the project.
• Projects can last either 12 or 18 months.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have served in senior-level, full-time government positions in the United States and its territories.
• Recently completed their government service (within the last two years) or will have completed their term before the fellowship begins.
• Held a chief executive role or senior management position in their agency or office.
• Open to individuals from all political parties or ideologies, especially those who bring innovative ideas for social change.

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

• A keen interest in reflecting on their government service.
• A passion for solving problems and implementing policy.
• A desire to advance ideas beyond their former jurisdictions.
• A commitment to injecting their work into public dialogue.

📋 Application Process

Applicants are required to:

1. Provide basic contact information and answer questions about their government experience.
2. Submit a proposal addressing eight questions along with their resume.
3. Register with the application system, allowing them to save progress before submitting the final application.

Pre-Application Inquiry

Applicants unsure about their eligibility or project fit can submit an email inquiry before proceeding with the full application. The email should include:

• A brief description (no more than 200 words) of the proposed project.
• Background information on the applicant.

Send inquiries to: LIGfellowship@amalgamatedfoundation.org

📅 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: July 24, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the fellowship on the Open Society Foundation website.
• Apply directly via the application portal.

For further inquiries, please contact the fellowship team at LIGfellowship@amalgamatedfoundation.org.

• Fellows will receive a stipend in a general range of $115,000 to $160,000 depending on percentage of time committed to the project.
• Projects are either 12 or 18 months in duration.