{"id":67509,"date":"2025-11-25T16:06:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=67509"},"modified":"2025-11-25T16:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:06:20","slug":"2026-nonresident-fellowship-institute-for-global-affairs-iga-independent-america-program-paid-one-year-fellowship-for-early-career-scholars-and-analysts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=67509","title":{"rendered":"2026 Nonresident Fellowship \u2013 Institute for Global Affairs (IGA), Independent America Program | Paid One-Year Fellowship for Early-Career Scholars and Analysts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><strong>Institute for Global Affairs (IGA) at Eurasia Group<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is now accepting applications for the <\/span><b>2026 Nonresident Fellows Program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a <\/span><b>compensated, one-year fellowship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> hosted under the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Independent America (IA)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> program. This prestigious opportunity is designed for early-career scholars, journalists, analysts, and policy thinkers seeking to deepen their expertise, sharpen their communication skills, and contribute to global conversations on <\/span><b>US foreign policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>international relations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>geopolitics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Independent America program, led by IGA Board President <\/span><b>Ian Bremmer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and Board Chair <\/span><b>Zachary Karabell<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, focuses on understanding how U.S. statecraft can adapt to shifting global realities. Through research, writing, collaborative engagements, and public outreach, nonresident fellows will join a respected network of experts driving forward a deeper and more inclusive conversation on international affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About the Fellowship\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A Unique Fellowship for Global Affairs Communicators<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>2026 Nonresident Fellowship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> convenes emerging thinkers with innovative perspectives on today\u2019s complex geopolitical landscape. Designed as a <\/span><b>one-year, compensated program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, it provides a structured platform for participants to test established assumptions in foreign policy, produce meaningful public-facing work, and receive professional editorial and communications support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fellows work across academic disciplines and professional sectors\u2014ranging from journalism and government service to research and policy analysis\u2014to challenge outdated views and propose balanced, practical approaches to U.S. foreign policy. A central component of the fellowship is communication: fellows refine their ability to present sophisticated ideas to broader audiences through articles, media appearances, and creative content.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eligibility for the 2026 Nonresident Fellowship is based exclusively on criteria outlined by the Institute for Global Affairs. Applicants must meet the following requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who Can Apply<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Scholars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>journalists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>former government officials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with extensive experience working on issues related to <\/span><b>U.S. foreign and defense policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>PhD holders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are welcome, but must demonstrate both strong academic expertise and the ability to communicate effectively to general, diverse, and non-specialist audiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professionals whose work centers on:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Political science<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>International relations and security studies<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>History<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Economics<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>International journalism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, especially related to reporting, storytelling, or analysis on foreign affairs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preferred Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applicants should have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A substantive background addressing global issues and foreign policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Demonstrated capacity to produce opinion pieces, analytical writing, or creative outputs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interest in public outreach and engagement through articles, events, podcasts, or broadcast media.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Priority Areas<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each year, IGA selects fellows based on anticipated high-priority foreign policy issues for the coming months. As a result:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strong candidates <\/span><b>may not be selected<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> if their research themes overlap with existing fellows or do not align with annual program needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Scholars from historically underrepresented groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in foreign policy are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">strongly encouraged<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Geographic Eligibility<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The official information does not list nationality or residency restrictions; therefore, none are specified.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Program Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Program Duration and Structure<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Length:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> One year, nonresident<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Program Host:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Independent America (IA) program at the Institute for Global Affairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Format:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Nonresident, remote-friendly, with mandatory in-person retreat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Compensation:<\/b> <b>$4,000 stipend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, delivered in two installments<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First installment: At the beginning of the program<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Second installment: After successful completion of <\/span><b>3\u20134 foreign policy deliverables<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Core Components<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fellows will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Produce <\/span><b>3\u20134 deliverables<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, including op-eds, articles, videos, events, or other creative formats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participate in <\/span><b>monthly meetings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, including writing workshops, career development sessions, and collaborative discussions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Receive <\/span><b>editorial support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>media relations guidance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to pitch articles and secure media appearances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gain access to opportunities for publications, broadcasts, and podcasts, including participation in programming like <\/span><b>\u201cNone Of The Above\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> podcast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attend a <\/span><b>spring retreat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a one-day conference hosted at IGA\u2019s office in <\/span><b>New York City<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Engage with a global network of peers, former fellows, and experts across IGA\u2019s partnerships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Past Fellow Accomplishments<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Previous fellows have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, War on the Rocks,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> among others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Appeared on major media outlets such as <\/span><b>BBC News<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>France 24<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Built data sets, hosted live events, and contributed across multiple global platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Benefited from IGA\u2019s strategic promotion across social media and professional networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Benefits of the Fellowship<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The program provides:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>$4,000 stipend<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Editorial coaching and communications mentorship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Media relations support for articles and broadcast opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Access to a collaborative network of experts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Regular workshops, masterclasses, and writing sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A supportive environment for pursuing projects not typically feasible in academia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participation in a prestigious, mission-driven policy program<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Application Process<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applicants must submit their materials <\/span><b>as a single PDF or .doc file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Required Documents<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cover letter<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Explain your interest in the mission of the Institute for Global Affairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outline your engagement with the Independent America program<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Curriculum vitae (CV) or r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Two writing samples<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opinion pieces or commentary preferred<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Submission Method<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Send applications to:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>info@instituteforglobalaffairs.org<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Interview Timeline<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Interviews:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Early December 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Important Dates<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Application Deadline:<\/b> <b>December 5, 2025<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Interviews:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Early December 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Official Links<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Email for submissions:<\/b><a title=\"info@instituteforglobalaffairs.org\" href=\"mailto:info@instituteforglobalaffairs.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">info@instituteforglobalaffairs.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Download the official PDF listing:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can download a PDF of this listing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/instituteforglobalaffairs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2026-IGA-Nonresident-Fellows-Program.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Institute for Global Affairs Website:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/instituteforglobalaffairs.org\/2026-nonresident-fellowship-independent-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for the website link.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>2026 Nonresident Fellowship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from the <\/span><b>Institute for Global Affairs (IGA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a competitive, compensated opportunity for emerging global affairs experts seeking to strengthen their voice in U.S. foreign policy conversations. With a robust support system, editorial mentorship, media engagement opportunities, and a strong collaborative network, this fellowship equips early-career scholars, journalists, and analysts with the tools needed to advance their careers and contribute meaningfully to international policy discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This fellowship stands out as a prestigious, skills-building program for individuals committed to shaping <\/span><b>geopolitics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>international relations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>US statecraft<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in a rapidly shifting global environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Institute for Global Affairs (IGA) at Eurasia Group is now accepting applications for the 2026 Nonresident Fellows Program, a compensated, one-year fellowship hosted under the Independent America (IA) program. 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