Power Corporation of Canada
✨ AI Summary
A six to twelve-month fellowship for mid-career U.S. professionals to study Canada at a Canadian institution, with a $110,000 stipend and focus on U.S.-Canada relations.
The International Affairs Fellowship in Canada, launched in 2016 and sponsored by Power Corporation of Canada, is a transformational program that enables mid-career U.S. professionals to deepen their knowledge of Canada through a placement at a Canadian institution. The program runs between six and twelve months and is open to individuals from academia, business, government, journalism, NGOs, and think tanks. Candidates do not need prior experience working in or writing about Canada. The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) assists fellows in finding a host organization that matches their proposed work, though all placements are at the discretion of the host institution. What you get • Stipend of $110,000 for twelve months (or prorated for shorter duration) • Modest travel allowance • CFR assistance in finding a host organization • Full-time, in-person experience working on-site with host organization at least four days per week How to apply 1. Apply online between September 8 and October 30 2. Submit basic biographical, educational, and employment information 3. Submit a project proposal and proposed placements 4. Submit two letters of support
• 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 an interest in U.S.-Canada 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 • Applicants must submit basic biographical, educational, and employment information • Applicants must submit a project proposal and proposed placements • Applicants must submit two letters of support