The program is open to scholars, educators, writers, and policy practitioners engaged in work related to the moral dimensions of international affairs. Junior scholars, mid-career professionals, and those from developing countries are encouraged to apply. All fellows must be fluent in English. Fellowships link individual research projects to ongoing Carnegie Council projects. The research topic should be highly relevant to policy-makers and the Initiative's larger themes.
Research based in Southern Hemisphere countries or economies in transition is encouraged.
The Fellow will be a national of, or have long-term experience in, the country of research as well as have local language fluency. The Fellow should also have background in human rights research, advocacy, and public speaking. In the area of environmental justice, the program is interested in theoretical and empirical projects on the international application of the concept of environmental justice and the expansion internationally of the movement. The ethical agenda for global climate change refers to work that applies critical analysis to identifying and exploring the broad ethical agenda for the global change community, particularly in the areas of climate variability and predictability. New approaches and perspectives on prevention are also welcome.