Rodel Federal Executive Fellowship

A ground-breaking leadership and intellectual development program for senior leaders in the United States government.

Rodel Federal Executive Fellowship

The Rodel Federal Executive Fellowship is an intellectual and leadership professional development fellowship for senior-level career civil servants across the federal government’s executive branch agencies. For each cohort, the program selects 20 to 24 exceptional members of the Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Foreign Service (SFS), GS-15’s, and equivalent positions from across the federal government to come together for a series of three multi-day seminars. Working with expert moderators, the Fellows study and discuss challenging texts on leadership and innovation in large organizations, the nature of democracies, emerging technologies, the American economy, and the changing geopolitical landscape. They also engage in practical, relevant leadership training focused on promoting innovation within the context of large government bureaucracies.

Apply for the Class of 2023

Applications for the inaugural class of the Rodel Federal Executive Fellowship are now closed.

The Class of 2023 will meet for three multi-day seminars over the course of one and a half years. The first seminar will be in Stowe, Vermont from May 18 – 21, 2023. The second seminar will be in Charlottesville, Virginia from April 18 – 21, 2024, and the final seminar will be in Savannah, Georgia from October 17 – 20, 2024. The Rodel Institute will cover all expenses related to program participation, including travel, lodging, and meals. Selected fellows must attend all three seminars.

Working with expert moderators, Fellows will study and discuss challenging texts on leadership and innovation in large organizations, the nature of democracies, emerging technologies, the American economy, and the changing geopolitical landscape. The fellowship will also provide an opportunity to build a network of passionate cross-agency peers.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:

Be a current career member of the Senior Executive Service, Senior Foreign Service, a GS-15, or an equivalent position;
Be able to attend all three seminars: May 18 – 21, 2023; April 18 – 21, 2024; and October 17 – 20, 2024;
Be interested in intellectual and leadership advancement; and
Agree to respect all views and keep all comments made during the program confidential.