2025 CNAS Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship at Center for a New American Security

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2025 CNAS Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship

Washington, District of Columbia, United States | Partially remote

Every year, the Center for a New American Security selects a bipartisan group of 20-25 emerging national security leaders to participate in the Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Fellowship. This year-long, part-time professional development fellowship aims to bring together young professionals across sectors within the national security field to learn best practices and lessons in leadership. NextGen Fellows will have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders on leadership principles and national security challenges through various engagements, including a dinner series. The program culminates in a week-long international study tour to delve deeper into national security issues and leadership. There is no cost to participate in the program, though individuals are responsible for the cost of travel to CNAS for dinners and events. Program dinners will have a dial-in option, but it is highly recommended that fellows attend in person. Please note: NextGen programming will operate in hybrid model to allow for participant flexibility.

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

Be a United States citizen
Be between 27 and 35 years old, as of the close of application date
Have at least four years of professional experience in researching or executing U.S. national security policy
Demonstrate a commitment to public service

Please note that applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Decisions will be conveyed to all applicants by the end of January 2025.

Complete applications include:

An application form (below)
Resume and letter of interest (as one PDF with resume first)
Nomination letter (submit below, or have nominator email to nextgeneration@cnas.org)

Please note: do not apply through Indeed.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For more information about the program and application, please visit: https://www.cnas.org/next-generation-programs/nextgeneration/frequently-asked-questions.

For questions concerning the NextGen program, please contact nextgeneration@cnas.org.

Application Form

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 22, 2024? *

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 *

Preferred Pronouns *

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.

Twitter Handle

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 22, 2024.)

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