The Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center Bretton Woods 2.0 Fellowship for emerging economic leaders ($3,000 honorarium)
Applications are now open for the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center Bretton Woods 2.0 Fellowship. The Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center invites applications for the Bretton Woods 2.0 Fellowship, a competitive eight-month program (August–April 2026) designed to cultivate the next generation of global economic leaders.
Building on the legacy of the original Bretton Woods system and responding to the complex demands of the 21st-century global economy, the Fellowship supports talented individuals committed to rethinking the foundations of global economic governance, capitalism, and international cooperation.
Program Highlights
Masterclasses & Dialogue: Fellows meet virtually around once month for expert-led masterclasses, interactive leadership training, and peer exchange
Research & Publication: Fellows are excepted to produce a substantive issue brief or report, addressing challenges or proposing solutions for the Bretton Woods Institutions (IMF, World Bank)
Mentorship & Exposure: Fellows receive tailored mentorship from Atlantic Council Senior Fellows and present their ideas at a virtual showcase, with the final projects presented during the 2026 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings.
Requirements
Have demonstrated expertise or academic background in international economics, public policy, fintech, or governance
Have at least 5 years of experience or research engagement in global economic affairs
Exhibit strong analytical and writing skills
Can commit ~5–7 hours/week for 8 months
Are passionate about reimagining the global economic order
Benefits
$3,000 honorarium
Travel coverage for in-person presentation in April 2026
Publishing opportunity and visibility at global policy events
Exclusive access to Atlantic Council networks and thought leaders
Application Documents
Applicants should submit:
Resume or CV
Writing sample related to international economics, governance, or macro-critical issues
Any additional supporting documents
Responses to the following questions:
Challenge Analysis (400 words): What are the most pressing challenges facing the Bretton Woods Institutions over the coming decades, and where have they fallen short?
Collaboration Experience (300 words): Describe a past experience where you successfully collaborated with a diverse team on a complex project.
Timeline
August 2025 –February 2026: Fellowship programming and report development
March – April 2026: Reports publication and in-person presentation during the IMF-WB 2026 Spring Meetings.
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