Call For Applications: Carnegie Ethics Fellowship Program 2025-2027

The Carnegie Ethics Fellowship is a space for talented young professionals to develop their capabilities and be examples of values-driven responsible leadership. Fellows collaborate on projects curated by Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, giving them the opportunity to contribute to work that has deep connections to both New York and the broader world.

The two-year Fellowship is structured to develop the next generation of ethical leaders from business, government, academia, and non-governmental organizations. The Fellowship is part of Carnegie Council’s significant commitment to developing ethics in leadership and to the communities of experts that work toward this end, aligning the power of decision-making with reflective right action.

Eligibility

• Career level with growing leadership responsibilities;
• A drive for values-focused leadership in personal endeavors as well as at the international level;
• A desire to develop personally and understand the connection to issues in international affairs;
• The ability to work in multicultural, multisectoral, and/or multistakeholder teams;
• The ability to collaborate effectively with others;
• Ages 25-35 (exceptions are possible but limited).

Benefits:

• Leadership Cohort: A leadership cohort nested in a set of Carnegie Council communities—its expert network, its affiliate network, and the alumni network that will grow from the Fellowship.
• Tailored Curriculum: A two-year curriculum with sponsored/endorsed modules for personal-professional development curated by Carnegie Council and its partners. Collaborative opportunities that connect the leadership cohort to the world through institutions, themes, and projects.
• Custom Network & Events: An inclusive and open space to foster deeper discussion, to cultivate new relationships through shared experiences, and to broaden networks across industries, sectors, and communities.
• Thought Leadership Platform: Opportunities for thought leadership, publication, and content creation in collaboration with Carnegie Council in order to reach a global audience.

Application Process