The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, seeks candidates for its Max Kampelman fellowship program for fall 2026. The Commission is accepting applicants for both policy and communications fellowships. Policy Fellows: Applicants should demonstrate excellent writing, analysis, research, and oral presentation skills, as well as an interest in government, international relations, and human rights. Communications Fellows: Applicants should demonstrate excellent writing and editing skills, photography skills, knowledge of social media platforms, and an interest in government.

, please send the following application package to csce.fellowships@mail.house.gov. • Brief cover letter indicating the following: • Why you want to work for the Commission, including relevant background or personal experiences • Your specific areas of interest as they relate to the work of the Commission • Your availability (start and end dates, as well as hours per week) • Resume of no more than two pages • Writing sample of three pages or less • OPTIONAL FOR COMMUNICATION FELLOW APPLICANTS: Samples of your work including copywriting, graphic design, videos, and/or photography Applicants must send materials to csce.fellowships@mail.house.gov to be considered. In the subject line of your e-mail application please put your first initial and last name and indicate whether you are applying for a policy fellowship or a communications fellowship. Only complete applications with the proper subject line received by the deadline (July 29, 2026) will be considered. Please do not contact the commission, or the offices of our commissioners, to inquire about the status of your application. Finalists will be notified if they have been selected for an interview.