Academic Partners

RFG Fellowships fund master’s degrees in international affairs, policy, public administration and related fields at select partner universities that are among the top ranked across the nation. All of the foundation's partner schools are members of APSIA (Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs).

Individuals interested in an RFG Fellowship may apply to one or more of our partner schools. Each school has its own admission requirements and processes for general acceptance, and for application and selection for the RFG Fellowships. Please inquire of the contacts listed below for more information.

The Maxwell School, Syracuse University

DEAN:
David M. Van Slyke
CONTACT:
Christine M. Omolino
Director, Admission and Financial Aid
comolino@syr.edu

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is Syracuse University’s home for innovative, interdisciplinary teaching and research across the social sciences, public policy, public administration, and international relations.

The Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M University

DEAN:
General Mark A. Welsh III
CONTACT:
Matthew Upton
Assistant Dean, Career & Student Services
mupton@tamu.edu

Inspired by President Bush's vision and committed to its mission, the Bush School offers a comprehensive educational experience designed to cultivate professionalism and principle in public service. All academic programs integrate three components - a carefully-designed curriculum, experiential learning, and self-study - each of which reinforces and contributes to the others.

The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University

DEAN:
Ian Johnstone (interim)
CONTACT:
Laurie A. Hurley
Associate Dean, Office of Admissions & Financial Aid
Laurie.Hurley@tufts.edu

The primary aim of The Fletcher School is the same as it was when conceived by its founders: to offer a broad program of professional education in international relations to a select group of graduate students committed to maintaining the stability and prosperity of a complex, challenging and increasingly global society.

School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego

DEAN:
Peter Cowhey
CONTACT:
Stephanie Boomhower
Associate Director, GPS Career Services
sboomhower@ucsd.edu

The UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) addresses the crucial societal challenges of the 21st century. The School’s pioneering research builds on internationally recognized expertise of the Americas and Asia, integrates analysis of public policy and markets, and explores global issues of conflict and cooperation.

School of Public Policy, University of Maryland

DEAN:
Robert Orr
CONTACT:
Bryan Kempton
Director Career Services & Alumni Relations
bkempton@umd.edu

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy develops innovative leaders in the art of policy and governance, advances the frontiers of applied interdisciplinary knowledge, and promotes local, national and global public good.