Applications Invited for Leadership in Government Fellowship Program

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About the Organization

The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, are the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for rights, equity, and justice. The Open Society Foundations champion the search for bold, democratic solutions to our urgent, common challenges that advance rights, equity, and justice.

We do this by supporting a wide array of independent voices and organizations around the world that provide a creative and dynamic link between the governing and the governed. Our approach seeks to counter the narrow pursuit of political self-interest and short-term opportunism—in pursuit of a sustainable future for people and planet that leaves no one behind.

About the Fellowship

The Leadership in Government Fellowship program supports outstanding individuals who have played a significant role in advancing social change from within government in the United States and its territories at the city, county, tribal, state, and federal levels.The fellowships will allow recent government leaders to reflect on their public service, expand their network and knowledge, and insert their unique perspectives and expertise into the public dialogue. The Leadership in Government Fellowship program will consider proposals for projects that align with the goal of building strong pro-democracy organizations and movementswith enough political, economic, and cultural power to advance an open society at home and abroad.

Fellows will receive a stipend in a general range of $115,000 to $160,000 depending on percentage of time committed to the project. Projects are either 12 or 18 months in duration.

Fellows will also have opportunities to network with one another as a cohort. This networking and relationship building will provide fellows with deeper connections and broader perspectives on social change in the United States.

Eligibility

The Leadership in Government Fellowship program seeks fellowship applicants who have served in senior-level, full-time government positions in the United States and its territories. The ideal candidates are public servants who have recently completed their time in government (within the last two years) or will have completed their term prior to the beginning of their fellowship and have served in the chief executive role or senior management of their agency or office. Ideally, applicants see themselves serving as change agents within government in the future or are looking to apply their public service experience to an advocacy career. People of all political parties or ideologies are encouraged to apply, especially those who expand ideas and approaches to social change.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the following qualities: a keen interest in reflecting on their government service; a passion for solving problems and implementing policy; a desire to advance ideas beyond their former jurisdictions; and a desire to inject their work into the public dialogue.

How to Apply

Applications are due on July 24 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT) and must be submitted online via the Leadership in Government Portal.

The online system will begin accepting applications on June 12.

For technical assistance and support using the Portal, email: LIGfellowship@amalgamatedfoundation.org

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