Topic: Professional Development

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Want to listen to the scientists? Here’s your chance! The “Berlin Security Beat” features top political scientists unpacking international security issues. Each episode ‘guest scholars’ break down their research for a fresh perspective on current events. Read more

The Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship honors the legacy of the abolitionist and statesman with a fully funded summer study abroad program. This Fellowship is developed for students of color and selection is in the spirit of Douglass himself with special emphasis on leadership, social justice, agitation for positive change and cross-cultural understanding. FREDERICK DOUGLASS GLOBAL… View Article Read more

On The American Diplomat – The Stories Behind The News podcast, Ambassador (retired) Pete Romero and Ms. Laura Bennett (a writer and videographer) host weekly, 20-40 minute podcasts featuring conversations with active duty and retired US diplomats. These intimate and informative conversations center on the personal recollections and reflections…their stories…as they succeed, fail and enter… View Article Read more

Letters of Recommendation provide valuable insights into a candidate. APSIA’s Executive Director offers five tips for securing a quality letter of recommendation. Read more

The Center for a New American Security selects a bipartisan group of 20-25 emerging national security leaders between the ages of 27 to 35 to participate in the Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Program. This year-long, part-time professional development fellowship aims to bring together young professionals across sectors within the national security field… View Article Read more

Boren Scholars and Fellows study a wide range of critical languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills. Boren Scholars and Fellows from diverse fields of study immerse themselves in the cultures in world regions underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America,… View Article Read more

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship provides full-time six to nine-month paid fellowships for recent college and graduate school alumni to work on international peace and security issues with one of more than two dozen participating public-interest organizations in Washington, DC. Applicants are required to have completed a baccalaureate degree by the time the fellowship… View Article Read more

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education connects the most talented and diverse college students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty to programs closely aligned with the interests of a variety of research facilities, including those managed for the U.S. Department of Energy and more than a dozen other federal agencies. These internship and fellowship… View Article Read more

The Eurasia Foundation (EF) identifies young professionals who share EF’s commitment to international engagement across the Eurasian region and connects them with more established professionals from a variety of fields. Over nine months, YPN creates regular opportunities for young people in Washington, DC, to discuss developments in the Eurasia region with diplomats, journalists, and analysts…. View Article Read more