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Published: 25 Jun 2025 12 views
The Leadership in Government Fellowship program supports outstanding individuals who have played a significant role in advancing social change from within government in the United States and its territories at the city, county, tribal, state, and federal levels. The fellowships will allow recent government leaders to reflect on their public service, expand their network and knowledge, and insert their unique perspectives and expertise into the public dialogue.
The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, are the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights. We provide thousands of grants every year through a network of national and regional foundations and offices, funding a vast array of projects—many of them now shaped by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Open Society Foundations are active in more than 120 countries around the world. Our national and regional foundations and thematic programs give thousands of grants every year towar...&nbs... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Value | $115,000 to $160,000 |
| Country to study | United States |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | The Open Society Foundations |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Fellows will receive a stipend in a general range of $115,000 to $160,000 depending on percentage of time committed to the project.
The Leadership in Government Fellowship program seeks fellowship applicants who have served in senior-level, full-time government positions in the United States and its territories. The ideal candidates are public servants who have recently completed their time in government (within the last two years) or will have completed their term prior to the beginning of their fellowship and have served in the chief executive role or senior management of their agency or office. Ideally, applicants see themselves serving as change agents within government in the future or are looking to apply their public service experience to an advocacy career. People of all political parties or ideologies are encouraged to apply, especially those who expand ideas and approaches to social change.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the following qualities: a keen interest in reflecting on their government service; a passion for solving problems and implementing policy; a desire to advance ideas beyond their former jurisdictions; and a desire to inject their work into the public dialogue.
Applications are due on July 24 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT) and must be submitted online via the Leadership in Government Portal.
The online system will begin accepting applications on June 12.
For technical assistance and support using the Portal, email: [email protected]
For more details, visit Open Society Foundations Fellowship webpage
