2026 CNAS Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship at Center for a New American Security

Personal Title

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Date of Birth (format: MM/DD/19XX) *

Will you be between the ages of 27-35 by September 21, 2025? *

I am a U.S. citizen. *

Where are you physically based (if part time, where are you mainly based)? *

I am able to travel to Washington, D.C. for the 5-6 program dinners. *

Gender *

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Race *

Are you a veteran or currently serving in the military? *

Political Affiliation *

Please select your employment sector. *

Current Employer *

Job Title *

How did you hear about the program? Please select all that apply. *

If you heard about the program from CNAS Staff or a Former Next Gen Fellow, please write their names here.

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Resume and Letter of Interest (Please note this must be uploaded as one PDF with your resume first and your letter of interest second. Your resume should be no longer than 2 pages.) *

Name of Nominator *

Nominating Letter (Nomination letters are required. They can either be uploaded here or sent by your nominator to nextgeneration@cnas.org. Please note if your letter is being sent by email, it must be emailed by 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday, September 21, 2025.)

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