Tag: Washington DC

Scoville Peace Fellowships 2026 (USA)

Fellowships

Call for applications: Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline for Spring 2026: 6 October 2025.

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy.

Scoville Fellows will choose to work with one of the twenty-five organizations participating in the program. With the assistance of alumni, board, and staff, fellows will select a placement which best matches their interests and the needs of the host organization. Participating organizations provide office space and support, supervision and guidance for fellows’ work. With the exception of Congressional lobbying, fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and organizing that support the goals of their host organization.

Scoville Fellows create a project, in partnership with their host organizations, related to one of four broad areas, including: nuclear nonproliferation, climate and security, emerging technology threats, global health security. The one most closely aligned with the interests of the Center for Intercultural Dialogue is:

• Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. This category includes but is not limited to: current and potential incursions within or between neighboring countries; conventional weapons and arms trade; cross-border refugee movements; ethnic tensions with security implications; atrocity prevention; building international and regional institutions to resolve conflicts; development and implementation of novel conflict resolutions strategies; counterterrorism and terrorism reduction strategies; supporting international agreements that can lead to peace, prosperity, and sustainability.

Smithsonian Institution Fellowships 2024 (USA)

FellowshipsThe Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Deadline: 15 October 2024.

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers opportunities for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. Fellowships are offered to graduate students and predoctoral students as well as postdoctoral and senior investigators to conduct independent research and to utilize the resources of the Institution with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff serving as advisors and hosts.

Parts of the Smithsonian that might be of specific interest to CID followers include: Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Office of International Relations, and there are Fulbright-Smithsonian Awards for those outside the US to travel to work with the Smithsonian collections.

Wilson Center Fellowships 2025-6 (USA)

Fellowships

Wilson Center Fellowships for 2025-6, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington, DC. Deadline: 1 October 2024.

Through an international competition, the Center offers 9-month residential fellowships. The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program. Fellows conduct research and write in their areas of interest, while interacting with policymakers in Washington and Wilson Center staff and other scholars in residence. The Center accepts policy-relevant, non-advocacy fellowship proposals that address key challenges confronting the United States and the world.

NAFSA: Associate Director, Education Abroad Services (USA)

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Associate Director, Education Abroad Services, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: 9 October 2024.

The associate director supports the development and delivery of programs, products, and services for the education abroad community, using core competencies in program development and delivery, communications, people development, and relationship cultivation. Responsibilities include serving as the strategic staff partner to education abroad volunteer leaders; leading outreach to increase awareness of NAFSA’s resources for education abroad; creating, encouraging, and/or reviewing new and refreshed content in education abroad; monitoring regulatory issues affecting education abroad; and managing virtual and onsite events with effective communication and event planning.

Scoville Peace Fellowships (USA)

Grants

Call for applications: Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline for Spring 2025: 7 October 2024.

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy.

Scoville Fellows will choose to work with one of the twenty-five organizations participating in the program. With the assistance of alumni, board, and staff, fellows will select a placement which best matches their interests and the needs of the host organization. Participating organizations provide office space and support, supervision and guidance for fellows’ work. With the exception of Congressional lobbying, fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and organizing that support the goals of their host organization.

Scoville Fellows create a project, in partnership with their host organizations, related to multiple broad areas, including: nuclear nonproliferation, climate and security, emerging technology threats, global health security, and also:

• Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. This category includes but is not limited to: current and potential incursions within or between neighboring countries; conventional weapons and arms trade; cross-border refugee movements; ethnic tensions with security implications; atrocity prevention; building international and regional institutions to resolve conflicts; development and implementation of novel conflict resolutions strategies; counterterrorism and terrorism reduction strategies; supporting international agreements that can lead to peace, prosperity, and sustainability.

IIE: Program Officer, Fulbright, Western Hemisphere (USA/Hybrid)

“JobSenior Program Officer, Fulbright Student & Scholar Programs, Western Hemisphere – Latin America, Caribbean & Canada (USA/Hybrid), The Institute of International Education (IIE), Washington, DC. Deadline: Open until filled, posted 28 May 2024.

This position will work with the Fulbright Program Management department. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. Fulbright was founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Led by the U.S. Government in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright offers an expansive suite of life-changing international academic and cultural exchange opportunities.

The Senior Program Officer, Fulbright Student Programs is responsible for program deliverables for specified countries or programs within the Western Hemisphere region, in addition to playing a leadership role in managing budgets for the region as well as overseeing contracts and awards made directly with U.S. embassies, Fulbright Commissions, institutions and other organizations. This individual will support the implementation of the contractual services for the Fulbright Program, including country-specific budgets and program policies, working closely with their counterparts at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies overseas, and internal teams within the larger Fulbright team at IIE to enable programmatic success.

Other positions with IIE available here.

Stimson Center: Two Positions in South Asia Program (USA)

“JobTwo positions are available with the South Asian Program, Henry L. Stimson Center, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 17 May 2024).

  1. Research Associate or Analyst (South Asia Program)
    The Henry L. Stimson Center (Stimson), a nonpartisan global security think tank located in Washington, DC, seeks a Research Associate or Research Analyst for our South Asia Program. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role ensures that our practices support our mission-driven work, align with Stimson’s vision, values, strategic goals, standards of conduct, and operational objectives, and demonstrate our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
  2. Program Assistant (South Asia Program)

    The Henry L. Stimson Center (Stimson) also seeks a Program Assistant for our South Asia Program. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role ensures that our practices support our mission-driven work, align with Stimson’s vision, values, strategic goals, standards of conduct, and operational objectives, and demonstrate our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.

IIE: Assistant Director, Fulbright Outreach & Recruitment (USA/Hybrid)

“JobAssistant Director, Fulbright Outreach & Recruitment, Institute of International Education, Washington, DC (hybrid). Deadline: Open until filled, posted 17 January 2024.

This position will work with the Fulbright Outreach and Recruitment department. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. Fulbright was founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Led by the U.S. Government in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright offers an expansive suite of life-changing international academic and cultural exchange opportunities.

The Assistant Director develops an outreach plan to reach diverse audiences of prospective applicants and to expand Fulbright’s engagement with higher education institutions in the U.S. Additionally, the Assistant Director executes a comprehensive recruitment plan that leverages the campus network of Fulbright Program Advisers (FPA) and that supports individual applicants through in-person events, virtual activities and digital resources.

The Assistant Director leads a team of outreach and recruitment professionals and collaborates across Fulbright teams to advance the Program’s mission and goals. The Assistant Director works closely with Fulbright Program’s sponsor, the U.S. Department of State.

NAFSA: Senior Director, People & Culture (USA)

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Senior Director, People and Culture, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 17 December 2023).

The Senior Director, People and Culture, will develop and execute NAFSA’s people and culture strategy, contributing to the development and achievement of medium- and long-term strategy, ensuring effective inclusion of key people and culture considerations. To ensure the association is fully leveraging its human talent and fostering an environment that promotes employees’ growth and development, this position works closely with NAFSA’s senior executives, who comprise the Management Team. The position plays a critical role in managing the employee lifecycle, developing organizational culture, and managing change.

The Senior Director is responsible for workforce development, management, and overall strategy for human resources, as well as leading the Office Administration function. Primary areas of responsibility include organizational culture, recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, compliance, employee relations, health and safety, change management, HRIS/HCM, and facilities management.

As an ex-officio member of the Management Team, the Senior Director works closely with the CFO and Deputy Executive Directors to ensure the human resources and financial health of the association. The position contributes to the vision and strategic direction of the organization. This position is responsible for providing day-to-day oversight of human resources functions and supports the CEO with strategic initiatives to advance the organizational culture, health, and operations of the association.

Meridian: Associate, Diplomatic Engagement (USA)

“JobAssociate, Diplomatic Engagement, Meridian International, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 17 November 2023.

The Associate, Diplomatic Engagement serves in a support role managing the day-to-day elements of the Center for Diplomatic Engagement, with an emphasis on the Insights and Diplocraft series and other convening programs for the diplomatic corps. This includes audience management, program preparation and database organization. The Associate is responsible for conducting the Center’s financial and administrative deliverables. The Associate is also involved in two signature programs – the Meridian Global Leadership Summit and the Meridian Diplomacy Forum.

This position is located in Washington, DC. Meridian requires MD, DC, or VA residence for all employees. The position may work partially remotely until further notice.