International Affairs Junior Fellowship 2027/29

The U.S. Treasury is recruiting for its International Affairs Junior Fellowship. This selective two-year program hires new college graduates. Fellows help shape international economic policy for the country. They work within Treasury’s Office of International Affairs directly. Past fellows have moved into government roles, private sector jobs, and graduate study.

Program Snapshot

• Host Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury
• Duration: Fixed two-year fellowship
• Salary Level: Typically hired at GS-9
• Start Date: Summer 2027, or a mutually agreed time
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

What Fellows Do

• Develop policy proposals on international economic issues
• Analyze global economic and financial developments
• Conduct analytical studies supporting Treasury priorities
• Support meetings with IMF, World Bank, G7, and G20 officials
• Potentially travel abroad for high-level engagements

Where Fellows Are Placed

• Regional offices overseeing foreign finance ministry relations
• Functional offices managing international financial institutions
• Broader policy areas like trade, export credits, or foreign exchange

Who Can Apply

• Recent or upcoming bachelor’s degree graduates
• Coursework in economics, policy, finance, or international relations
• Preference given specifically to undergraduate applicants
• Must hold U.S. citizenship with documentation available
• Must obtain and maintain a national security clearance

Required Materials

• Cover letter and two-page resume
• One recommendation letter
• Academic transcripts
• Confirmation of citizenship and desired start date
• Resume showing 2,080 hours of relevant experience

Application Process

• Submit materials by October 31, 2026
• Pass initial screening to advance further
• Complete two short essay questions if selected
• Final evaluations occur throughout December 2026

How to Apply

Email all required documents directly to Treasury. Send applications to #339966;">#339966;" href="mailto:IAFellows@treasury.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IAFellows@treasury.gov.

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