{"id":8999435,"date":"2026-09-08T14:26:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T14:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/?p=8999435"},"modified":"2026-09-08T14:43:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T14:43:56","slug":"applications-open-for-the-2027-2028-lafayette-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/lafayette\/applications-open-for-the-2027-2028-lafayette-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications Open for the 2027\u20132028 Lafayette Fellowship\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lafayette.villa-albertine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Apply<\/strong><\/a> by <strong>December 1, 2026<\/strong>, for the opportunity to join the next generation of young leaders committed to strengthening the French-American relationship.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open to both Francophone and non-Francophone candidates, the Lafayette Fellowship partners with&nbsp;leading French institutions across <strong>STEM, the humanities, the social sciences, and the arts<\/strong>. Fellows may pursue degree programs taught in French or&nbsp;in English, offering a wide range of opportunities for students with diverse academic interests and backgrounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Year of Academic and Leadership Opportunities in France<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to their academic studies, Lafayette Fellows participate in the <strong>French-American Leadership Program<\/strong>, a year-long series of lectures, masterclasses, site visits, and mentorship opportunities designed to provide an immersive introduction to European innovation, culture, and public policy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program offers Fellows the chance to engage with leading figures and institutions across France while developing the knowledge, skills, and networks to become future leaders in their fields.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the inaugural Fellows\u2019 summer leadership experience <a href=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/uncategorized\/inside-the-2026-lafayette-fellows-leadership-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Expanding Network of French Academic Partners<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on the success of its inaugural year, the Lafayette Fellowship is also expanding its network of academic partners to 21 institutions. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The expanded network will offer future Fellows an even broader selection of outstanding academic programs and opportunities to pursue their studies in France.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover our&nbsp;full list of&nbsp;partner universities <a href=\"https:\/\/lafayette.villa-albertine.org\/participating-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apply for the 2027\u20132028 Lafayette Fellowship<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications for the 2027\u20132028 Lafayette Fellowship are open through December 1, 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explore the Fellowship and apply<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lafayette.villa-albertine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply by December 1, 2026, for the opportunity to join the next generation of young leaders committed to strengthening the French-American relationship.\u00a0 Open to both Francophone and non-Francophone candidates, the Lafayette Fellowship partners with&nbsp;leading French institutions across STEM, the humanities, the social sciences, and the arts. 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