Spring 2026 AILA International Fellowship Application Survey

Applicant Information

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy International Fellowship. Please read the below instructions carefully before beginning your application.

Instructions: Please respond to all questions on all pages of this application. Your responses should fit within the minimum and maximum word count listed. Applications cannot be considered if they are incomplete or if answers do not meet the requirements.

We are looking for your authentic responses. While AI can be a helpful tool, your application will not be successful if we don't see your individual aspirations and specific examples come through in your own voice. If you use AI, please do not submit generic answers that diminish your own individual character.

If you would like to exit the application and return later to complete it, you must click the "Save and Continue" button at the bottom of the page you are working on. You must also use the original link, the same browser, and the same device to return to your application. We suggest that you preview the application found on the program page here and prepare your answers offline so that you can upload everything on the application in one sitting.

Applications are due January 5, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. Your application will be officially submitted once you hit the "Submit Application" button on the final page, at which point you will not be able to make any additional edits. If you have any questions or technical issues, please get in touch with Trevor Allred at tallred@csis.org and Barbara Petzen at bpetzen@csis.org.

1.First Name(Required.)

2.Middle Name

3.Last/Family Name(Required.)

4.Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)(Required.)

5.Gender(Required.)

6.Country of Residence(Required.)

7.Country of Citizenship(Required.)

8.Job Title(Required.)

9.Organization(Required.)

10.Organization Website

11.Primary Email Address(Required.)

12.Secondary Email Address(Required.)

13.Phone Number(Required.)

14.LinkedIn or other professional social media account

15.Describe your current work and responsibilities. Please don't copy your resume here, but instead, tell us about what you do and why it's important. Your response should be between 150 and 250 words. Please remember that use of generative AI is discouraged as we are looking for your authentic response to this question.(Required.)

16.Please upload your resume or CV.(Required.)

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