Call for Submissions — Cornell International Affairs Review Fall 2023

The Cornell International Affairs Review is now seeking manuscript submissions for our Fall 2023 issue. We are a student-run, peer-reviewed, and biannually published academic journal at Cornell University dedicated to publishing undergraduate, postgraduate, and expert scholarship on contemporary international affairs. 

The Review seeks to curate papers that present original research and demonstrate novel arguments or interpretive approaches. Papers should preferably address events and trends that are not well-established in current scholarship, yet have immediate global relevance and engage a broader and more diverse audience beyond the traditional academic sphere. We welcome submissions from any relevant field of study and particularly encourage papers that seek to address historically underrepresented demographics, as well as lesser-studied regions, trends, and events. We also heavily encourage the submission of papers that utilize non-English language secondary scholarship or primary source research.

Please read our submission requirements on our website before submitting, or see the attached document. Manuscripts must, among other things, be original research papers between 8,000 to 15,000 words in length and written in English, and pertain to an aspect of contemporary international affairs and international relations without substantially addressing current events. Our final submission deadline is September 22nd, 2023. Note that papers that do not comply with the requirements will be summarily rejected. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your submission.

John Quincy Adams Society: THE MARCELLUS POLICY FELLOWSHIP

The John Quincy Adams Society has developed the Marcellus Policy Fellowship to help the next generation of U.S. foreign policy leaders follow in young JQA’s footsteps. By combining knowledge of foreign policy, the craft of effective policy writing, and the ability to publicize his ideas, Adams launched a career shaping U.S. statecraft. The Marcellus Policy Fellowship does the same, helping our fellows develop the ideas and skills necessary to guide American foreign policy in the twenty-first century.

Over the course of several months, Marcellus Policy Fellows wrestle with ideas that can animate a prudent foreign policy. They hone their writing skills under expert guidance, crafting a detailed policy paper and a related policy memorandum and op-ed. All this strengthens their candidacy for roles in an increasingly competitive foreign policy career space.

The Society selects 8-12 Fellows for each of two cohorts a year. The Fellowship is open to current students (graduate and undergraduate) as well as those with 0-2 years of employment in the foreign policy space. (Internships and paid internships do not count against the two-year limit, nor does any amount of prior work in other fields. For roles that only partially deal with foreign policy, only the portion of time spent on foreign policy counts against the limit. Military service counts against the limit only in roles in which the servicemember’s daily duties required using extensive knowledge of foreign policy [such as FAOs or some intelligence roles].) The Fellowship is for those who are in, are pursuing, or intend to pursue in the near future a career shaping U.S. national security policy in fields like government service, the media, academia, think tanks, advocacy, and so forth. U.S. citizenship is not required. Fellows receive a $750 stipend. Sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7-8 PM ET via Zoom.

Applications for the Fall 2023 cohort are open here. Applications will be accepted through August 13. If you have any questions about the Fellowship, contact A. J. Manuzzi via email.  

The European Union Delegation to the United States of America, Washington DC is looking for: Outreach Assistant in the Press and Public Diplomacy Section

View this full job posting and apply on Indeed here: https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=066297c81e4db8d8

The European Union Delegation to the United States of America, Washington DC is looking for:

Outreach Assistant in the Press and Public Diplomacy Section

We are

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation to the United States of America in Washington, DC works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomaticmission and represent the European Union in dealings with the U.S. government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

The post of Outreach Assistant (Local Agent Group III) in the Delegation’s Press and Public Diplomacy Section. The team consists of 18 people. The Outreach Assistant will be under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of the Press and Public Diplomacy Section, and will be assigned the following main tasks and duties:

• Assistance with cultural and outreach events such as audience targeting and tracking, invitation creation and dissemination, event logistics, coordination of event planning, etc.;
• Updating and maintaining event calendars, and contact lists;
• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of event related digital assets;
• Preparation, minutes, and follow-up of the weekly outreach team meeting;
• Preparation, minutes, and follow-up of monthly EU and Member States’ Cultural Diplomacy coordination meetings;
• Scheduling of, and reporting on meetings with various stakeholders mainly related to the Delegation’s Cultural and Public Diplomacy Outreach;
• Managing and updating the Delegation’s outreach audience networks;
• Assistance to the financial officer with processing of invoices, registration of contractors and management of work orders;
• Assistance with market research and content creation for events;
• Assisting with administrative tasks and acting as back up for other assistants in the section as instructed.

The post involves occasional atypical working hours.

We offer an attractive position in a stimulating and supportive work environment and working in close coordination with colleagues across the EU Delegation. The salary range is dependent on relevant and verified employment experience, starting from $59K (1 year of experience), $63K (4 years’ experience), $68K (7 years’ experience) etc.

There is a competitive benefits package including generous personal leave days and public holidays, flexible working hours, health and dental insurance and a retirement savings plan.

The expected start date will be 1 November 2023.

Fellowship, Scholarship and Internship Opportunities with approaching deadlines!

Federal Government Fellowships

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program – A program that attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department of State. Deadline: September 21, 2023.

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Program – A program that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. Deadline: September 28, 2023.

William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship – A two-year graduate fellowship designed for individuals who want to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent in the Foreign Service. Deadline: October 1, 2023.

Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship – A program that seeks to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Deadline: October 26, 2023.

Foreign Agricultural Service Diversity Fellowship Program – The FDFP is a new U.S. Department of Agriculture program that identifies and prepares individuals interested in careers in USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. Applications to open soon. Deadline: TBA

Consular Fellows Program – Become a Consular Fellow and use your language proficiency in Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese as part of a unique national service program working in U.S. embassies and consulates abroad. The program is a limited non-career appointment of up to five years which directly supports the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Deadline: October 1, 2023.

Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program – The Mansfield Fellowship Program was established to build a corps of U.S. federal government employees with proficiency in the Japanese language and practical, first-hand knowledge about Japan and its government. Deadline: October 31, 2023.

Applications to Open Later in the Year

Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship – A two-year Fellowship program with a path to a career in the Foreign Service by providing academic funding for an IT-related degree, culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist. Application to open in September 2023.

Presidential Management Fellows Program – The mission of the PMF is to recruit and develop a cadre of future government leaders drawn from all segments of society. The application is released in the fall and will remain open for two weeks.

General Professional Development Activities

Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship – Sponsored by the National Endowment for Democracy, the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program offers democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world the opportunity to spend five months in residence at NED to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region. Deadline: October 31, 2023.

Truman National Security Project Membership – The Truman Project brings together leaders to rethink national security. Deadline: August 23, 2023.

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship – This program provides opportunities for U.S. early- and mid-career professionals and practitioners to serve in placements in a foreign government ministry or institution around the world. Deadline: September 15, 2023.

Global Innovation Fellowship – The program provides opportunities to UK-based early- and mid-career researchers from across the humanities and social sciences to develop their skills, networks, and careers in the creative and cultural, public, private, and policy sectors. Deadline: November 1, 2023.

CLIFF-GRADS Fellowships – The Climate, Food, and Farming, Global Research Alliance Development Scholarship Programme builds capacity in early career scientists from low- and middle-income countries to conduct applied research in agriculture greenhouse gas emission quantification and mitigation. Deadline: August 28, 2023.

WIlson Center Fellowship – Through an international competition, the Center offers 9-month residential fellowships. The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists, and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program. Deadline: October 1, 2023.

World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program – The program targets young talented African nationals who are completing or have recently completed their PhD in an area relevant to the World Bank’s work and aims to build the capacity of the next generation of African changemakers in development research and policymaking and assist poverty reduction in the region. Deadline: August 25, 2023.

Human Rights Advocates Program – HRAP leverages the resources of Columbia University and those offered by NYC as a hub of NGOs and international organizations to provide human rights advocates with academic, skill-building, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Deadline: October 15, 2023.

War, Conflict, & Migration Think Tank Junior Fellowship – If you have a mix of experience in advocacy and academic and regional expertise, particularly from the Global South, this is a chance for you to partake in a research group, publish,a dn connect to an active network of global researchers! This is a non-paid, fully remote position, and may require up to 4 hours of commitment each week. Please submit your CV and cover letter to: eb1913b@american.edu. Deadline: August 15, 2023.

Economic Recovery Corps Fellowship – ERC Fellows will serve as catalysts, working in partnership with local leaders and communities to activate regional economic development strategies that drive innovation, sustainable growth, and build long-term resilience. Through this 2.5-year program, Fellows receive robust on-going professional development opportunities, including mentorship, coaching, and Economic Development Certification training. Deadline: August 15, 2023.

Share the Mic in Cyber Fellowship – A first-of-its-kind program, the #ShareTheMicinCyber fellowship will provide cybersecurity professionals from diverse backgrounds with an opportunity to conduct policy research and analysis, explore critical cyber security issues, lead technical projects, and explore questions of diversity and the human side of cybersecurity. Applications open on August 15th.

Scholarship / Award Opportunities

Fund for Education Abroad – FEA invests in deserving U.S. undergraduates who are least likely to study abroad. The Spring 2024 application is now open!

Andrew E. Rice Award, Society for International Development, United States – The award goes to a young professional who demonstrates leadership and innovation, as well as tremendous promise for advancement in the field of international development. Award recipients have committed to a career of service to those who are most in need and will work towards sustainable, people-centered development. Deadline: September 8, 2023.

Volunteer Opportunities

2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship Application Reader – Application reading period begins on September 14, 2023.

Internships and Programs

White House Internship Program – Washington, D.C. Deadline: Deadline: August 18, 2023.

Communications Intern, Human Rights First – New York, NY or Remote, Deadline: August 4, 2023.

Asian Development Bank Internship Program – Various Locations. Deadline: September 15, 2023.

Policy Associate, Effective and Accountable Government Program – Washington, DC, 54-60,000. Deadline:  August 14, 2023.

Research Analyst, Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation – Washington, D.C., 47,250 – 50,000, Deadline: August 15, 2023.

Program Associate – Rule of Law Research, World Justice Project – Washington, DC. Deadline; August 31, 2023.

Program Associate – Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship, Congressional Hunger Center – Washington, DC, at least 50,000. Deadline: September 1, 2023.

Coordinator – Project Management , Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Washington, D.C. Deadline: August 20, 2023.

US Chamber of Commerce Internship Program – Washington, DC. Deadline: August 4, 2023.

Women’s Foreign Policy Group Fall Internships – Washington, DC