Young Professionals in Foreign Policy Leadership Fellowship

Deadline: Aug 22, 2025

other

18 months (duration)

partially funded

United States, Japan, Belgium

To Apply

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Opportunity Overview

📝 About Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP)

Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) is an independent international organization that engages, builds, and amplifies an international community of young, dynamic, diverse leaders from all sectors of international affairs. The goal is to accelerate their impact on critical global challenges.

The YPFP Fellowship Program is a personal and professional leadership development accelerator for emerging talent in foreign policy. Selected candidates will serve as YPFP's Senior Leadership Team, providing leadership and direction to YPFP's international volunteer staff. Fellows will also receive a stipend for their leadership in managing YPFP. This program offers a unique opportunity to develop, construct, and implement strategies for an organization that significantly impacts thousands of young professionals worldwide.

📅 Opportunity Details

Date Published: August 6, 2025
Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
Category: Fellowship
Eligible Locations:
- Belgium
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- United States

🎯 Responsibilities

Each Fellow will be aligned to a specific operational component of YPFP, including:

President: Oversight of all volunteer staff and programs, effective coordination and execution of the fellowship program, and relationship management with the YPFP Board of Directors and global staff.
Vice President of Communications: Oversight of all YPFP Communications volunteer staff, communications products, and global communications strategy.
Vice President of Programs and Events: Oversight of all YPFP Programs volunteer staff, including Discussion Group and Event staff, structuring new programs for the YPFP community, and supporting global event coordination.
Vice President of Membership Experience and Growth: Driving recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies while ensuring a high-quality, inclusive experience for all YPFP members across branches.
Vice President of Global Operations: Strengthening operational cohesion across YPFP branches by facilitating communication, supporting leadership development, and implementing global strategic initiatives.
Vice President of Publications: Leading YPFP's editorial strategy, managing the Rising Experts Program, overseeing content development, publication partnerships, and member writing initiatives.

💰 Benefits

Fellows will receive a stipend for their leadership in the management of YPFP.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

YPFP seeks to engage rising leaders in the fields of foreign policy, international affairs, national security, and/or nonprofit management. To qualify, candidates must:

Demonstrate exceptional professional, communication, and organizational skills.
Show proven leadership abilities and a strong desire to leave a lasting impact on YPFP.
Commit to actively participating in and contributing to the YPFP community for the full duration of the Fellowship (18 months).
Model and uphold YPFP's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Possess a passion for public service and social change.
Have 3-5 years of experience and the ability to commit 15-20 hours each week to the YPFP Fellowship.
Be located in one of YPFP branch cities (currently DC, New York, Brussels, London, and Tokyo).
Be between the ages of 22-32.

📆 Application Date and Process

Start of Term: September 2025
End of Term: January 2027
Duration: 18 months (with the possibility of extension)
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week

📌 Application Deadline

August 22, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

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Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP)

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to accelerate your leadership journey while making a meaningful impact on global challenges. Don't miss this chance to join a dynamic community of young leaders!

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