Congressional Fellowship Program

CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

�˻�ֱ��'s Congressional Fellowship Program (CFP) is a six-week seminar that encourages Congressional staffers to debate key global issues with some of the nation’s leading foreign policy thinkers and practitioners. CFP also encourages Fellows from across the aisle to network and work together through an interactive simulation. Additionally, Fellows have the opportunity to join our 1,000-member alumni network and join us for exclusive briefings and study trips around the world.

Applications for the Spring 2026 session are .

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What the Fellowship Offers

The core of the Fellowship Program is a six-week seminar that encourages Fellows to debate key issues with some of the nation’s leading foreign policy thinkers and practitioners. Each session will encourage analytical approaches and fresh perspectives on a key issue and will include a recommended reading list.

Fellows who attend 5 out of 6 sessions will receive a certificate of completion from the �˻�ֱ�� Center and join the Woodrow �˻�ֱ�� Congressional Fellowship Alumni Network. Alumni will be invited to attend exclusive �˻�ֱ�� Center opportunities, including private briefings, study trips, and high-level round tables.

Alumni will also be able to draw on the expertise and knowledge of the �˻�ֱ�� Center experts – a diverse group of policymakers, academics, and executives from both the public and private sectors.

�˻�ֱ�� invites mid to senior-level staff to participate in the Fellowship Program. Each year, the Center hosts two sessions (spring and fall). Applicants should possess a strong understanding of the legislative process and aspire to a career shaping foreign policy. This program is only available to current Congressional staff.

Applications for Spring 2026 are now open.

Dates for the Spring 2026 Congressional Fellowship Program:

March 27
April 10
April 17
April 24
May 1
May 8

** If accepted, each fellow is required to attend at least five out of the six sessions, which take place on Fridays from 2:30pm - 5:00pm at the �˻�ֱ�� Center or on Capitol Hill. Please do not apply unless you know you can meet the attendance requirements.

JOIN THE NETWORK!

�˻�ֱ�� is celebrating a decade of the Foreign Policy Fellowship Program. Learn more about what the program offers and the alumni networking opportunities!

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ALUMNI STUDY TRIPS

�˻�ֱ��'s Office of Congressional Relations has hosted several trips to locations around the world for Congressional staff to learn about critical foreign policy matters.