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Eligibility


ACONA welcomes applications by highly qualified candidates of all nationalities who demonstrate 3-5 years of advanced professional or research experience in one of the following broad fields:

  1. Arms control and nuclear issues;

  2. Negotiation and mediation;

  3. International peace, security, and global affairs, particularly U.S.-Russia-China-EU relations.

The most highly-qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate several years of professional or research experience in their field, international experience, an advanced degree, and public recognition of their achievements.

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Timeline

 

The call for applications for each annual ACONA cohort opens in March and closes on May 10. The respective fellowship cycle commences on July 1 and runs through June 30 of the following year.

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For example, the call for applications for the 2025-2026 ACONA Fellowship opened on March 19, 2025, and will close on May 10, 2025. Candidates will be notified of their application decision in June 2025. The fellowship will start on July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2026.

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To apply for the 2025-2026 ACONA Fellowship, please click here.

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Application Materials

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The following application documents must be submitted:

  • Motivation letter (1-2 pages) that documents passion for arms control, negotiation, and/or international peace and security. In your letter, please state that you have reviewed the curriculum and requirements (including adherence to a camera-on-policy during all virtual, interactive sessions of the boot camps), confirm that you intend to participate in all parts of the 12-month ACONA program, and explain what you would bring to the ACONA community.

  • CV/resume (max. 5 pages) that reflects relevant experience.

  • Letter of recommendation that highlights exceptional relevant work.

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Submission Process


Applicants must submit both the motivation letter and CV/resume in PDF formats through our application form.

 

The recommendation letter must be submitted via email to acona@armscontrolnegotiationacademy.org directly by the recommender (not by the applicant). Recommendation letters should be saved as "[Applicant Last Name] [Recommender Last Name] Recommendation.pdf"

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If you have any questions about the application process, please see here or email us.

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