Meridian Fellows Program
A 12-month leadership fellowship for emerging leaders in diplomacy, business, and civil society.
- Deadline
- Nov 15, 2026
- Cohort
- 40 fellows · 30+ countries
Our work
Six centers. One mission.
Each center opens diplomacy to a sector, connecting leaders with their government and diplomatic counterparts to be a force multiplier for collaboration.
CENTER
Center for Corporate Diplomacy
Helping companies navigate geopolitics and build relationships with governments and embassies through the Meridian Corporate Council.
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Increasing understanding between nations through shared interests in art, music, film, and sport.
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Serving the diplomatic corps in Washington with briefings, networks, and access to U.S. institutions.
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Exchange and training programs, including IVLP, that build the next generation of global leaders.
Explore → CENTERCenter for State & Local Diplomacy
Connecting governors, mayors, and state leaders with international partners on trade and investment.
Explore → CENTERCenter for Technology, Innovation & Space
Convening technology leaders and policymakers on AI, space, and the future of innovation diplomacy.
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International Visitor Leadership Program
Short-term professional exchanges bringing current and emerging foreign leaders to the United States.
Diplomatic Skills for Executives
Two-day intensives at Meridian House on negotiation, protocol, and geopolitical risk.
200K+Program alumni worldwide
1,200Delegations hosted annually
60+Corporate Council members
170Embassies engaged in Washington