International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia 2026

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.

• Table of Content
• About Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
• International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia
• Aim and Benefits of International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia
• Requirements for International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia

Aim and 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.

Requirements for International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia Qualification

• 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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia

Selection as an IAF in Indonesia is based on the following criteria:

• Scholarly qualifications and/or professional experience
• The merits and feasibility of a research project on some aspect of Indonesia’s economy, politics, or society, or on some aspect of U.S.-Indonesia relations
• Character and personal qualities conducive to promoting cross-cultural communication and cooperation
• The contribution the fellowship will make to the applicant’s career development

The selection process is highly competitive. CFR awards one to two fellowships each year. A strong preference is given to candidates who have never received a CFR fellowship.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

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

For more details, visit CFR International Affairs Fellowship webpage