The John Quincy Adams Society has developed the Marcellus Policy Fellowship to help the next generation of U.S. foreign policy leaders follow in young John Quincy Adams’ footsteps. By combining knowledge of foreign policy, the craft of effective policy writing, and the ability to publicize his ideas, Adams launched a career shaping U.S. statecraft. The Marcellus Policy Fellowship will do the same, helping fellows develop the ideas and skills necessary to guide American foreign policy in the twenty-first century.

Over the course of several months, Marcellus Policy Fellows will wrestle with ideas that can animate a prudent foreign policy. They will hone their writing skills under expert guidance, crafting a detailed policy paper and a related policy memorandum and op-ed. All this will strengthen their candidacy for roles in an increasingly competitive foreign policy career space. U.S. citizenship is not required. Fellows will receive a $750 stipend.

The Society selects 8-12 Fellows for each of two cohorts a year. The Fellowship is open to current students (graduate and undergraduate) as well as those with 0-2 years of employment in the foreign policy space.