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Council on Foreign Relations Fellowship
by Council on Foreign Relations
🏆 Fully Funded 🟢 Active 🎓 Postdoc 🌍 United States
60%
Match
Competitiveness: Highly Competitive
Win Probability: 4%  ·  Effort: 9/10  ·  Reward: 10/10
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Award Amount
Full salary equivalent +
Duration
1-3 years
Deadline
November annually
Level
Postdoc
Acceptance
1-5%
Difficulty
Very Hard

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60%
Eligibility Match
4%
Win Probability
9/10
Difficulty
60–80 hours
Time Required
10/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Full salary equivalent + research
⏱
Duration
1-3 years
📍
Study Country
United States
🏛️
Provider
Council on Foreign Relations
🎓
Level
Postdoc
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
November annually
CFR fellowships for emerging US foreign policy leaders.
Who Should Apply
Mid-career US foreign policy practitioners and scholars
Education Level
Postdoc
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Full tuition coverage; monthly living stipend
Tags
PostdocFoundationStudy in USA
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
1-5%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Highly Competitive — Acceptance rate: 1-5%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
Full salary equivalent + research
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
No
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility on official website 2. Prepare required documents 3. Submit online application 4. Review process 5. Shortlist and interview 6. Award decision
US citizens; foreign policy/international relations expertise required
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
Postdoc
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
Required (3+ years)
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
Mid-Career Professionals
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility on official website
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Prepare required documents
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit online application
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Review process
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Shortlist and interview
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award decision
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
November annually
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
November annually
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; alignment with foundation values; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
Full salary equivalent + research
Amount Covered
Minimal
Out of Pocket
Excellent
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Mid-career US foreign policy practitioners and scholars
The scholarship provides: Full salary equivalent + research — Full tuition coverage; monthly living stipend
The application deadline is: November annually. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Highly Competitive. Acceptance rate: 1-5%. A strong application is essential.
No
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
fellowships@cfr.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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