Ambassador Robert D. Stuart Jr. Fellowship

The Ambassador Robert D. Stuart Jr. Fellowship is a funded semester programme enabling young Norwegian politicians to study and gain practical experience in the United States. Fellows study for one semester at George Washington University and complete an internship at a relevant office or on Capitol Hill. The fellowship aims to deepen understanding of American society and institutions and to strengthen mutual understanding between the USA and Norway. The programme is administered by Norge-Amerika Foreningen (NORAM) in cooperation with Den Norske Atlanterhavskomité.

One semester of study at George Washington University; an internship at a relevant office or on Capitol Hill; a $20,000 stipend covering stay-related costs; expanded national and international networks.

Applicants must be Norwegian citizens, under 35 years old, politically active, have higher education and strong English skills. The proposed study or research project must be relevant to future leadership in Norway's public sector.

Political parties in the Storting nominate one candidate per their rotation period; parties receive an invitation with documentation instructions and nominate a candidate who then proceeds to a selective selection process managed by the general secretaries of NORAM and Den Norske Atlanterhavskomité.