The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is proud to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2026 - 2027 International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia. The program offers a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to spend three to twelve months in Indonesia conducting research, developing a new professional network, and gaining deeper insights into the opportunities and challenges the country faces.
The IAF in Indonesia program is meant to be a transformational experience that enables awardees to develop new skills, pursue new avenues of research, or otherwise take a significant step forward in their career development. The program does not fund predoctoral research or work toward a degree. Although the International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia is intended primarily for those without experience with living in Indonesia, applicants with experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that the fellowship would add a significant new dimension to their career. Knowledge of Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) or other local languages is not required for the fellowship.
The application portal for the 2026-27 International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia is open now, through October 31, 2025. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Matt Winters (mwinters@illinois.edu) was a CFR - Hitachi International Affairs Fellow in Japan in the fall of 2016 and would be happy to talk with any faculty members interested in applying to the Indonesia program.
More information HERE