The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 program. This prestigious opportunity offers recent college and graduate school alumni a six-to-nine month full-time fellowship in Washington, DC. Fellows gain hands-on experience working with leading nonprofit organizations on critical issues of international peace and security.
The Scoville Fellowship is a competitive, paid program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in peace and security policy. Fellows are placed with one of more than two dozen respected public-interest organizations in Washington, DC. Under the guidance of senior staff, fellows conduct policy research, draft reports and articles, organize events, and contribute to advocacy efforts.
In addition to their daily responsibilities, fellows attend policy briefings, congressional hearings, coalition meetings, and private discussions with experts arranged by the fellowship. This unique exposure equips participants with practical skills and connections that often lead to advanced graduate studies and careers in government, academia, think tanks, media, and international organizations.
Scoville Fellows may work on a wide range of international peace and security topics, including:
Nuclear, chemical, and biological arms control and nonproliferation
Conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and atrocity prevention
The conventional arms trade and defense budget issues
Environmental security and the impacts of climate change on peace
Diplomacy, foreign policy, and multilateral cooperation
Emerging security threats linked to technology and innovation
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship provides:
A monthly salary of $4,283
Basic health insurance coverage
Travel expenses for relocation to Washington, DC
A professional development stipend of $1,200 for conferences, courses, or training
Mentoring from board members and program alumni
Opportunities to network with policy experts and former fellows
Some fellows may also qualify for student loan deferral during the program.
Applicants must have completed at least a bachelor’s degree by the start of the fellowship. Graduate degree holders are also eligible. Candidates should demonstrate an excellent academic record, strong interest in international peace and security issues, and relevant academic or practical experience through coursework, independent study, or advocacy work.
The fellowship is open to U.S. citizens and to non-U.S. citizens residing in the United States who are eligible to work. Applicants living outside the United States are not eligible. Preference is given to individuals who have not previously held significant professional positions in Washington, DC.
The next application deadline is October 20, 2025, for the Spring 2026 fellowship cohort, which will begin between January 15 and April 1, 2026. Applications open approximately one month before the deadline.
Finalists are invited to Washington, DC, for in-person interviews, with travel and accommodation expenses paid by the program. The fellowship’s board of directors selects the fellows after the interview process.
As of now, fellows are working remotely. Once participating organizations return to office-based work, fellows will be required to relocate to Washington, DC. Relocation expenses for new fellows will be covered by the program.
Interested applicants should apply directly through the official fellowship website: Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Application. Additional resources, including FAQs and information session details, are also available on the site.To learn more about the fellowship, see our FAQs and join an info session.
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