FOLLOW USCall for Eisenhower Fellowship 2026 is open now!
In spring 2026, Eisenhower Fellowships will assemble a diverse group of visionaries from across the globe and invite them to the United States for a unique nearly six-week program with both in-person and virtual components. Fellows will develop a project, foster professional relationships and launch dynamic, concrete collaborations with their American counterparts, their class and the prestigious EF network of over 1,800 active Fellows. 70 years after its founding, Eisenhower Fellowships offers a unique international leadership experience. Unlike other programs of its kind, EF offers Fellows a customized four-to-six-week journey of exploration geared to each person’s unique interests and expertise.
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Fellows are selected based on their track record of leadership, their potential for future impact and their commitment to lifelong engagement with Eisenhower Fellowships to advance their mission of enhancing international understanding through dialogue to build a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.
Their mission begins with identifying outstanding ascendant leaders who share President Eisenhower’s belief in the powerful possibilities of a more peaceful, prosperous and just world. They believe their work transcends national boundaries, linking outstanding international leaders with their counterparts in the United States to enhance international understanding and provide rich opportunities for collaboration within the influential Eisenhower Fellows global network.
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Successful candidates for the program are leaders hungry to advance their personal and professional growth, who can articulate how they can use the fellowship to produce impactful change and who commit to lifelong engagement with the organization and its Fellows around the world. They apply what they learn from their peers and in their meetings with experts in their respective fields to maximize their potential and produce sustained impact through a transformative fellowship experience and collaboration with the network.
Benefits
- Nearly six-week professional fellowship in the United States (early April – mid-May 2026).
- Personalized project development and leadership training.
- Opportunities to build dynamic collaborations with American counterparts and other global leaders.
- Access to the prestigious Eisenhower Fellowships network of over 1,800 active Fellows worldwide.
- Lifelong membership in a global network committed to creating a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world.
- Professional growth through one-on-one meetings, group sessions, and high-level networking opportunity
Eligibilities
Eligibility Criteria and Important Considerations:
- Eligible candidates must have citizenship and/or current residence for at least five years in the country that they are applying to represent on fellowship. If an applicant currently resides in the United States, they are not eligible for our international programs
- If an applicant does not reside in or have citizenship in a country where EF is currently active, they must demonstrate that their work has regional impact and obtain a letter of recommendation from a member of the EF global network in order to be considered. Please see here for a list of countries where the EF Network is currently active.
- Priority is given to applicants within our age range of focus: 32-45 years of age at the time of the program. This is one of many criteria we consider. Candidates who are slightly above or below the target range will still be considered if they excel in the other criteria.
- Strong proficiency in the English language is required.
- Selected Fellows must obtain approval from their workplace to go on leave and make a full-time commitment for the duration of the in-person program at the time of acceptance. Breaks from program are only permitted in the event of a dire personal or family emergency.
- Children are not permitted on fellowship under any circumstances. EF does not fund spousal travel.
- They will not consider a candidate who has had any fellowship within the previous two years of applying to EF.
- Fellows cannot use the fellowship to make business deals, solicit funds for their projects or seek any sort of financial support.
- Please note that use of generative AI/ChatGPT in the writing of any essay portion of the EF application is prohibited. All outside sources must be properly cited. An applicant suspected of using generative AI/ChatGPT in their application essays will not advance to the next stage of consideration for the fellowship
Application Process
Applicants can apply via online application link
Application Deadline: May 16, 2025
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