What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eurasia Congressional Fellow, Eurasia Center position at Atlantic Council?
Description
The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Congressional Fellowship is a non-partisan, non-residential fellowship program that connects staff members from the US House and Senate with Atlantic Council senior fellows and other leading experts. This is a part-time, unpaid fellowship for current Congressional staffers. Through the ten-month fellowship, staff members will be invited to a series of six off-the-record roundtables led by experts to discuss critical issues connected to the region, including but not limited to:
- Russia’s war against Ukraine
- Russian foreign policy
- Hybrid Kremlin aggression
- Ukraine’s reconstruction
- US-Ukraine relations
- NATO-Russia relations
- Regional politics of Central Asia and the Caucasus
- Great power competition
- Energy security
The program will give fellows access to Atlantic Council experts for briefings and background meetings, and access to select Eurasia Center events. Fellows also receive a short and comprehensive monthly regional briefer. The fellowship includes a capstone study trip either to Ukraine or to nearby countries where staff have meetings with senior representatives from the government, opposition, civil society, and the private sector.
Application Requirements
- Must currently be a legislative assistant, above, or the equivalent at the US Congress or Congressional Research Service.
- Experience working on Capitol Hill or in the foreign policy space.
- Experience with, or interest in, foreign policy. A current foreign policy portfolio and a professional focus or strong interest in the Eurasia region is preferred.
- Ability to attend most roundtable discussions. These discussions will take place near Capitol Hill on weekday evenings (approximately 6:30-8:30 p.m.).
A Complete Application Must Include The Following:
- A professional resume.
- A 400-word statement of interest (Please upload as your cover letter).
- Answers to all application questions.
Applications close at midnight EST on Monday, February 17, 2025, and must be submitted through our application portal to be considered. Please contact Shelby Magid at SMagid@AtlanticCouncil.org with any questions.
About The Atlantic Council
The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic community’s central role in meeting global challenges. Founded in 1961, the Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we build, and the communities we convene, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.
