ISD Fellows in Diplomacy

The ISD Fellows in Diplomacy program provides academic credit, and $3,000 non-service stipends (Huffington, Humes, Newsom, Dulles) or merit-based tuition scholarships (Bunker), to selected BSFS and graduate SFS students who wish to pursue independent research projects that focus on ongoing and emerging diplomatic issues.

The Institute pairs students with advisers drawn from ISD senior staff, Georgetown University faculty and Washington-based practitioners. The research project begins in the fall semester and culminates in a substantial (30-page) study that is presented during the spring semester. Fellows also have the opportunity to participate in other ISD activities. The Fellowships are named for Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker, Ambassador John Humes, Ambassador David Newson, Ambassador Roy Huffington, and Allen W. and Allen M. Dulles.

• Undergraduate School of Foreign Service (BSFS): Two juniors are selected each spring in support of work proposed for their senior year (minimum GPA 3.5). BSFS Fellows receive three credits and a non-service stipend.
• Graduate School of Foreign Service (GSFS): Five graduate students are selected during the spring of their first year for study during their second year. The one in recognition of Allen W. and Allen M. Dulles, sponsors a graduate student whose project is related to the work of the intelligence community. GSFS Fellows receive a non-service stipend or merit-based tuition scholarship and may choose to take the fellowship for three credits.

How to Apply

BSFS and graduate SFS students applying for the ISD Fellows program should submit a resume, and a three page (double spaced) statement (with a project title) outlining a research problem and a proposed research approach to diplomacy@georgetown.edu.

Proposals should examine an on-going or emerging diplomatic issue and students are encouraged to look at diplomacy broadly. Applicants are welcome to talk with current student fellows about their projects before completing their proposals. Please indicate whether you are applying for a non-service stipend award or a tuition scholarship. This matters because if you receive a non-service stipend from ISD, on campus employment is not permissible during semester of award. Students taking the course for credit should register for spring INAF-912. For graduate SFS Certificate in Diplomatic Studies candidates, the fellowship project will count in lieu of the CDS capstone course.

Candidates may also contact Jim Seevers, ISD Director of Studies, for further information about the program and proposal preparation.

Application Deadline

All candidates must submit their applications to diplomacy@georgetown.edu, subject line: ISD Fellowship Application – (applicant’s surname).

The next application cycle will open in early 2024.