Wilson Center Fellowship Program 2025

Wilson Center Fellowship Program 2025

The Wilson Centre is offering its prestigious international Fellowship Program in the USA, providing a nine-month residential fellowship. This program invites scholars, professionals, journalists, and public intellectuals to apply. Fellows will conduct research and write on their topics of interest while engaging with Wilson Centre staff, fellow scholars, and Washington officials.

Key Details:

• Host Country: United States of America
• Host Institute: The Wilson Centre
• Fellowship Location: Washington D.C.
• Fellowship Duration: 9 months (September 2025 – May 2026)

Benefits:

• Stipend of $90,000 for the nine-month period
• Furnished office space
• Access to conference rooms, a reference library, and a dining room
• Smoke-free environment
• Windows-based personal computers
• Part-time research assistant internship
• Opportunity to explore Washington D.C.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Citizens or permanent residents from any country
• Valid passport; J-1 visa required if already in the US
• Post-doctoral scholars must have published a book or monograph in addition to their PhD dissertation
• Policymakers or practitioners with equivalent expertise
• Proficiency in English
• Applicants should not be pursuing a degree
• Proposals should not advocate for any particular party

How to Apply:

1. Access the online application form.
2. Sign up with your email address and password.
3. Complete the application details.
4. Upload required documents within specified word limits.
5. Agree to all fellowship requirements.
6. Review and submit your application.

Required Documents:

• Completed Fellowship Application Form
• Updated CV (max 3 pages)
• List of publications
• Comprehensive Project Proposal (max five single-spaced pages)
• Bibliography (max three pages)
• Two reference letters submitted directly to the Centre by the referees

Application Deadline: October 1, 2024