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CSIS Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship: 2027 Application
Thank you for your interest in the CSIS Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship. Please review the expectations of the Fellowship below before beginning your application.
Applications are due by Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Fellowship Qualifications:
Each applicant should have ten or more years of experience in their chosen career field.
Ideal applicants to the program should have some experience with strategic, corporate, or policy planning.
Applicants should be interested in national and international policy but need not have deep backgrounds in national security or foreign policy.
Fellows will be expected to keep up with 3-5 hours of reading or other materials per month and to contribute personal experiences and views to group discussions.
CSIS will place a high priority on recruiting a diverse and inclusive cohort.
Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must either be based in the Washington, D.C. area or be able to travel to Washington, D.C. for monthly dinners at their own expense.
Dinners:
The Fellowship will be conducted through seven dinners in 2027 beginning in April and ending in November at a location in Washington, D.C. The dinners will be discussion-based and will feature regular participation from senior U.S. and allied government officials, former officials, and subject matter experts.
Fellows will be expected to commit to attending all of the dinners
when considering acceptance into the program. CSIS will not cover travel costs for participants to attend the dinners.
Summit:
In addition to the dinners, the Fellows will be expected to join a multi-day summit in early 2028 at a location outside of D.C. CSIS will cover costs related to the annual summit, including all travel expenses.
If you have any questions during the application process, please reach out to Christine McLaughlin at
cmclaughlin@csis.org
. More information can be found at:
www.csis.org/strategy-and-statecraft
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Applicant Materials
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Statement of Interest (no more than two pages)
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The 2027 Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship will focus on strategic choices in an era of disorder and disruption. Describe a strategic assumption that is widely held among leaders in your field that you believe is wrong, incomplete, or likely to fail over the next decade. What initially made you question this assumption? Why do you think this assumption is wrong? Explain what you are currently most curious about regarding this assumption or strategic approach. Your response must be written independently by you and without the use of AI.
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Applicant Information
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First Name:
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Last Name:
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Email Address:
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Organizational Affiliation:
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Job Title:
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Professional Field:
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Business and Consulting
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Energy
Financial Services
Government
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Technology
Think Tank
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Professional References
Reference letters are not required. CSIS may reach out to one or all of your references listed below during the review process.
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Professional Reference 1:
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How did you hear about the Strategy and Statecraft Fellowship?
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I saw it on the CSIS website.
I saw it on social media.
I received a nomination from CSIS.
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Thank You for Applying!
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Christine McLaughlin at
cmclaughlin@csis.org
. For more information on the Fellowship, please visit our website:
www.csis.org/strategy-and-statecraft
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