Location: Washington, D.C.
Employment Type: N/A
Seniority Level: N/A
Category: Fellowship

Description

The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Congressional Fellowship is a non-partisan, non-residential fellowship program that connects congressional staff members from the US House and Senate with Atlantic Council fellows and leading experts. Through the year-long fellowship, fellows will be invited to a series of six off-the-record roundtables led by experts to discuss critical issues connected to the Eurasia region, including but not limited to:

  • Russia’s war against Ukraine
  • US-Ukraine relations
  • Russian foreign policy
  • Hybrid threats
  • The role of NATO
  • US interests in Central Asia and the South Caucasus
  • Regional energy security

The program will also give fellows access to Atlantic Council experts for briefings and background meetings, plus invitations to select Eurasia Center events. Fellows receive a concise monthly regional briefer, curated by the Eurasia Center. The fellowship includes a capstone study trip either to Ukraine or to nearby countries where staffers have meetings with senior representatives from 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 Eurasia 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 11:59pm ET on Friday, February 13, 2026, and must be submitted through our 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.

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About the Program

The Eurasia Center’s mission is to promote policies that strengthen stability, democratic values, and prosperity in Eurasia, from Eastern Europe in the West to the Caucasus, Russia, and Central Asia in the East.

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