Max Kampelman Fellowship Program – Fall 2026

Deadline: July 29, 2026 Applications are invited for the Max Kampelman Fellowship Program 2026 . Named for a longtime U.S. Ambassador to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Kampelman fellows represent the next generation of American leaders in security policy, human rights, and strategic communications. Kampelman fellows join a team of world-class experts at a U.S. government commission that advances national security by promoting human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Fellowship Details Policy Fellowships: Policy fellows will work in political and military affairs, economic and environmental matters, and human rights and fundamental freedoms, based on their areas of interest, expertise, and needs of the Commission. Under the direction of commission policy advisors, policy fellows research topics and trends relating to international military, economic, and human rights issues throughout the 57-country OSCE region; assist staff advisors with hearings, briefings, congressional delegations, legislation, and publications; attend congressional hearings, panels, and events; and perform administrative duties. Each fellow is expected to write at least one article for potential publication on the commission website during his or her fellowship period. Communications Fellowships: Communications fellows support projects and initiatives in all areas of the commission’s portfolio. Communications