Apply for 2025-2026 Fellowship in Canada International Affairs (Stipend: $110,000)

Application deadline: November 1, 2024. 

Applications are now being accepted for the Canada 2025–2026 International Affairs Fellowship. Established in 2016, the Power Corporation of Canada-sponsored International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) aims to foster collaboration and mutual understanding between the developing leadership and intellectual communities in the US and Canada. 

Mid-career American professionals can spend between six and twelve months at a Canadian university to enhance their knowledge of Canada through this transformative program. Applications are welcome from anyone working in educational institutions, business, government, media, non-governmental organizations, and research organizations. It’s not necessary to have prior writing or professional experience in Canada. 

Stipends 

The program provides a small travel allowance in addition to a stipend of $110,000 for a duration of twelve months (or a proportionate amount if the duration is less). Fellows are not regarded as CFR employees; instead, they are independent contractors and are not entitled to benefits associated with their work, such as health insurance. The stipend cannot be used to offset any direct expenses. 

Eligibility 

• – Only citizens of the United States can apply. 
• – Only professionals in their mid-career are required to apply. 
• – Candidates need to have a solid track record of accomplishment in the workplace. 
• – Candidates must be interested in U.S.-Canada relations and have a track record of dedication to a career in foreign policy. 
• – Candidates must be at least bachelor’s degree holders. 
• – Applicants must possess a U.S. passport that is still valid 6 months after the fellowship deadline are required of all applicants. 

Selection Criteria 

The following standards are used in Canada to determine who gets to be an IAF: 

• – Academic credentials and/or professional background 
• – The benefits and viability of a study proposal regarding a particular facet of ties between the United States and Canada. 
• – Personal traits and character traits that foster collaboration and communication across cultural boundaries. 
• – The fellowship will help the applicant advance their professional goals. 

The choosing procedure is rigorous. Every year, CFR grants one or two fellowships. Candidates who have never been awarded a CFR fellowship are highly preferred. 

How to Apply 

The following must be submitted to apply: 

• – Basic employment, academic, and personal data. 
• – Proposed projects and suggested assignments. 
• – Two recommendation letters. 

Click here to apply.