New America’s Fellowship Programme

​New America’s Fellows Program invests in thinkers—journalists, scholars, filmmakers, and public policy analysts—who generate big, bold ideas that have an impact and spark new conversations about the most pressing issues of our day.

New America fellows are selected on a highly competitive basis and serve—most on an adjunct basis, some full-time—for a one-year term. During that period, we aim to give them an intellectual home where they have the time, space, and resources to pursue their projects; a community where they can learn from one another; and opportunities to engage with others at New America and help shape the longer-term agenda and focus of our organisation.

The Fellows Program aims to support New America Fellows in three primary areas: provide funding to support talented individuals to pursue ambitious endeavours, build a community grounded in cohort gatherings throughout the year, and provide access to platforms and partners that can support their work.

How to apply

The application deadline is Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The deadline to receive reference letters is Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

More application instructions are available here.

Visit their FAQ page for more information about the program, application, and selection process, and the Fellows Archive to view the full body of work produced by New America’s Fellows. Learn more about the current class of Fellows here.