McCain Global Leaders Program 2025 Cohort

The McCain Global Leaders Program is a 12-month, fully-funded leadership program organized by the McCain Institute. It aims to connect mid- to senior-career professionals working on democracy and human rights-related issues with regional and global peers, through programming that combines regional and global engagement. Participants receive a stipend to cover incidental expenses, while travel, hotels, and visas are fully covered; there is no cost of participation beyond time commitment.

Stipend for incidental expenses; fully funded travel, hotels, and visas; access to a global professional peer network and ongoing alumni activities.

Applicants should be mid to senior-career professionals actively working on focus issue areas related to democracy and human rights, and should be committed to full participation in virtual and in-person program activities and alumni activities.

Applications must be submitted through the designated portal by February 21, 2025.