Central Asia-Caucasus Fellowship Program

Each spring and fall, 10-13 applicants are selected to participate in the 6-week Central Asia-Caucasus Fellowship Program. The Program consists of a series of high-level meetings during which Fellows have an opportunity to engage and interact with top policy-makers, business leaders,  journalists, academics, military personnel, non-governmental organizations and regional experts, exposing them to inside perspectives on how the U.S. public and private sectors work. The Program also incorporates opportunities for professional development and networking.  As part of the Fellowship, Fellows additionally spend the fourth week of the Program traveling to two major U.S. cities for meetings with local businesses and government representatives, providing them with insights into the United States beyond the nation's capital. In the final weeks of the Program, Fellows collaborate on and complete a group presentation on a topic of their choice at a Central Asia-Caucasus Institute public forum, which serves as a platform for the Fellows to present their thoughts and engage with representatives from local embassies, businesses, universities, media and others interested in the region.