Robert A. Belfer International Affairs Fellowship in European Security 2026/2027

Deadline: Oct 31, 2025

masters

4 to 12 months (duration)

fully funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About the Fellowship

The Robert A. Belfer International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) in European Security aims to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in Europe and the United States. This transformational program enables mid-career U.S. professionals to spend up to twelve months conducting research and working in Europe at a think tank, university, government agency, or international organization on issues pertaining to European security.

Opportunity Details

Date Published: October 13, 2025
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Category: Fellowship, Bachelors, Fully Funded
Opportunity Location: United States
Eligible Locations: United States

🎁 Benefits

The fellowship runs between four and twelve months.
The program awards a stipend of $120,000 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.
No indirect costs can be deducted from the stipend.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
Must be mid-career professionals.
A strong record of professional achievement is required.
Demonstrated commitment to a career in foreign policy and interest in European security.
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

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Interested candidates can apply via the official application portal.

🔗 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the official Robert A. Belfer International Affairs Fellowship in European Security.

Apply directly through the application portal.

The fellowship is sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

This fellowship provides an exceptional opportunity for mid-career professionals to contribute to and deepen their expertise in European security while fostering collaboration between the United States and Europe.

Benefits

The fellowship runs between four and twelve months. The program awards a stipend of $120,000 for a period of twelve months (or a prorated amount if the duration is shorter) as well as a modest travel grant.
Fellows are considered independent contractors rather than employees of CFR and are ineligible for employment benefits, including health insurance.
No indirect costs can be deducted from the stipend.

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