Hoover Institution Veteran Fellowship Program
Virtual and Stanford University
Interest Area - Worldwide
Research
The Bochnowski Family Veteran Fellowship Program is an accelerator program for do-ers. It provides Fellows time to consolidate thinking on a problem, the space to collaborate and expand stakeholder networks, and the impetus to take active steps to move the policy needle. The VFP celebrates those veterans willing to be bold and innovate in challenging areas central to the well-being and success of our communities, networks, and nation.The VFP integrates the public policy scholarship and mission of the Hoover Institution with military veterans who exemplify the credibility and talent of the military. The Program seeks to bring greater innovation and action to policy awareness and implementation. Veterans’ unique grasp of the country’s ideals, their personal initiative, and their wide networks present synergies where sound policy ideas can emerge.
The program is designed for military veterans who want to effect meaningful change. The VFP welcomes veterans who exemplify the following characteristics: persistence, flexibility, humility, collegiality, and personal inspiration for the goal they seek. The program is open to veterans who served on active duty within the last twenty-five years and are successful mid-career practitioners with a desire to lead in their communities and a commitment to promoting ideas and actions for free societies. Candidates must come with impactful ideas and the drive to deliver results. Each veteran should possess the self-motivation, professional network, and vision to pursue their innovative project. Hoover is interested in applications from former enlisted members and officers; those separated or retired from service; those current or former reservists. Fellows in the VFP will participate in up to five in-person engagements as well as virtual sessions throughout the year. Veteran Fellows will produce a capstone project which will allow them to conduct work on their topic within their networks and communities. Hoover fellows and advisory council members will provide a consultative component.
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