Aspen Strategy Group (ASG) Rising Leaders Program 2027

Deadline: December 13, 2026

Applications are invited for the Aspen Strategy Group (ASG) Rising Leaders Program 2027. The Aspen Strategy Group (ASG) has been strongly committed to cultivating the next generation of leaders in national security and foreign policy—formally and informally—since its inception in 1984.

In 2021, they solidified these efforts and launched the ASG Rising Leaders Program that brings together young professionals to contribute to the conversation on critical foreign policy issues while honing their leadership skills. The year-long program gives participants the unique opportunity to learn from key decision-makers—and each other—under the aegis of the Aspen Strategy Group.

Over the course of the program, participants

Develop and hone their leadership skills

Attend the Aspen Security Forums in Aspen, CO, and Washington, DC

Participate in a multipart Gildenhorn Rising Leaders Aspen Seminar

Join discussions with preeminent foreign policy experts

Co-author policy papers with their peers for publication

Eligibility

Open to young professionals with approximately five to ten years of experience in their field.

Demonstrated interest and involvement in U.S. national security and foreign policy, diplomacy, international development, human rights, homeland security, cybersecurity, and/or other related fields.

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green-card holder).

Must be able to attend meetings and events throughout the year.

Application

All candidates must complete and submit the application form, including a brief statement of interest, one short essay, and a resume/CV. All materials must be submitted by the deadline.

A professional or academic reference who can speak to the candidate’s qualifications for the program should submit a recommendation letter by the deadline.

Applications will be assessed by the Aspen Strategy Group selection committee.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Rising Leaders Program.

Open to young professionals with approximately five to ten years of experience in their field. Demonstrated interest and involvement in U.S. national security and foreign policy, diplomacy, international development, human rights, homeland security, cybersecurity, and/or other related fields. Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green-card holder). Must be able to attend meetings and events throughout the year.

All candidates must complete and submit the application form, including a brief statement of interest, one short essay, and a resume/CV. All materials must be submitted by the deadline. A professional or academic reference who can speak to the candidate’s qualifications for the program should submit a recommendation letter by the deadline. Applications will be assessed by the Aspen Strategy Group selection committee.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Rising Leaders Program.