Applications for the 2026 Atlantic Council Millennium Fellowship are now open to next-generation leaders from all countries
Closing Date: 25 January 2026
Applications for the 2026 Atlantic Council Millennium Fellowship are now open to next-generation leaders from all countries
The Millennium Fellowship
Entering its twelfth year, the Millennium Fellowship—the flagship program of the Millennium Leadership Program—provides a unique leadership accelerator for rising leaders worldwide.
About the program
The Atlantic Council’s Millennium Fellowship brings together a cohort of high-impact, mid-career professionals seeking to elevate their leadership skills. Each year, the Atlantic Council Millennium Fellowship selects thirty-six rising global leaders from nonprofits, businesses, and governments to participate in a transformative nine-month leadership accelerator.
Fellows gain unparalleled access to world leaders, firsthand exposure to global challenges, and opportunities to shape critical conversations on defining issues of the 21st century. Upon completing the program, they join a global network of exceptional peers and remain actively engaged with the Millennium Leadership Program as alumni for years to come.
Program Structure
The Millennium Fellowship is a nine-month hybrid program, combining both virtual and in-person components. Virtual programming includes leadership trainings, foreign policy masterclasses with renowned global leaders, and peer-to-peer learning. Throughout the Fellowship, Fellows receive tailored leadership trainings and in-depth diagnostics from Spencer Stuart, one of the world’s leading global executive search firms.
Fellows will gather for an in-person week-long study tour, traveling to the frontlines of global challenges to explore local issues and global trends. During the tour, fellows network with local peers, participate in closed-door meetings with government officials, and deepen their understanding of local challenges by meeting with civil society leaders. These shared travel and learning experiences foster relationships that last a lifetime. Recent study tours have included a post-conflict South Caucasus trip through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia; an exploration of the regional dynamics shaping Israel and the Palestinian territories; and a deep-dive into Taiwanese geopolitics ahead of a presidential election.
In addition, Fellows gain access to the Atlantic Council network, with exclusive invitations to events, conferences, and more.
Timeline
December 12, 2025 – January 25, 2026
Application Window
February – March 2026
Application Review and Interviews
April 2026
September 2026 – May 2027
Candidate Selection
Millennium Leadership programming
May 2027
Introduction to Alumni Community
Eligibility
Ideal candidates are impact-driven professionals between the ages of 25 to 40 working in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The Millennium Fellowship is open to next-generation leaders from all countries. This program will be administered exclusively in English, and candidates must demonstrate fluency or advanced English proficiency.
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