The International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia 2026–2027 is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia
Opportunity Details
The International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) in Indonesia, sponsored by Yayasan Persahabatan Indonesia Amerika Serikat (Indonesia-USA Friendship Foundation), seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between rising generations of leaders and thinkers in Indonesia and the United States. This transformational program enables mid-career U.S. professionals to spend three to twelve months conducting research in Indonesia, developing a new professional network, and gaining deeper insights into the opportunities and challenges the country faces. Individuals from academia, business, government, journalism, NGOs, and think tanks are all encouraged to apply. Prior experience working in or writing about Indonesia is not required.
Benefits of International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia
- The fellowship runs between three and twelve months. The program awards a stipend of $110,000 for a period of twelve months (or a prorated amount if the duration is shorter) as well as a modest travel grant. Fellows are considered independent contractors rather than employees of CFR and are ineligible for employment benefits, including health insurance. No indirect costs can be deducted from the stipend.
International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia Requirements
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- Applicants must be mid-career professionals.
- Applicants must have a strong record of professional achievement.
- Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to a career in foreign policy and have an interest in U.S.-Indonesian relations.
- Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants must have a U.S. passport, valid through six months after the fellowship end date.
Application Date and Process
Interested candidates who meet the program’s eligibility requirements can apply online between September 15 and October 31, 2025, for the 2026-27 fellowship cycle. Awardees will be notified by January 30, 2026.
To apply, you will need to submit the following:
- Basic biographical, educational, and employment information
- Project proposal and proposed placements
- Two letters of support
Application Deadline
31 October, 2025
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