Eurasia Congressional Fellowship

Eurasia Congressional Fellowship

The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Congressional Fellowship is a non-partisan, non-residential fellowship program that connects staff members from the US House and Senate with Atlantic Council senior fellows and other leading experts. This is a part-time, unpaid fellowship for current Congressional staffers. Through the eleven-month fellowship, staff members will be invited to a series of six off-the-record roundtables led by experts to discuss critical issues connected to the region, including but not limited to:

• Russia’s war in Ukraine

• US-Ukraine relations

• US-Russia relations

• Russia’s foreign policy

• Kremlin influence operations in the West

• Regional politics of Central Asia and the Caucasus

• Frozen conflicts

• Energy security

The program will give fellows access to Atlantic Council experts for briefings, background meetings, and access to select Eurasia Center events. Fellows also receive a short and comprehensive monthly regional briefer. The fellowship includes a capstone study trip to Ukraine or to the region where staff have meetings with senior representatives from the Ukrainian government, opposition, civil society, and the private sector.

About the Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic community’s central role in meeting global challenges. Founded in 1961, the Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we build, and the communities we convene, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

Application Requirements:

• Must currently be a legislative assistant, above, or the equivalent at the US Congress.

• Two or more years of experience working on Capitol Hill or in a similar position.

• Experience with, or interest in, foreign policy. A current foreign policy portfolio and a professional focus or strong interest in the Eurasia region is preferred.

• Ability to attend most roundtable discussions. These discussions will take place either near Capitol Hill on weekday evenings (approximately 6:30-8:30 p.m.).

A complete application must include the following:

• A professional resume

• A 400-word statement of interest (Please upload as your cover letter)

• Answers to all application questions

Applications close at midnight on Friday, Feb 10, 2023, and must be submitted through our portal to be considered. Please contact Shelby Magid at SMagid@AtlanticCouncil.org with any questions.