As of October 1, 2026, the Wilson Center is no longer accepting applications for the 2027–2028 Research Fellowship competition. We aim to announce the results of the competition by March 2027.

For those interested in applying for the 2028–2029 competition, please check back in summer 2027. For reference, applications for the 2027–2028 cycle were accepted from July 15, 2026, through September 30, 2026, via Interfolio. We anticipate following a similar timeline for the 2028–2029 competition.

Prospective applicants may also watch our Research Fellowships video and review the Guidelines and Eligibility, Instructions, and FAQs. Please note that information on these pages may be updated to reflect new application guidelines and requirements prior to the next Research Fellowship competition.

The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists, and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship Research Fellowship Program. Fellows conduct research and write in their areas of interest, while interacting with policymakers in Washington and other fellows. The Center accepts policy-relevant, nonpartisan fellowship proposals that address key foreign policy challenges confronting the United States and the world.