McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends

The McCloy Fellowships on Global Trends empower young American and German professionals to dive deep into critical global issues that shape our world today, including national security, demographic changes, urbanization, energy and environment, sustainability, technological innovation, public health, and global economic concerns. Named in honor of John J. McCloy, the founding Chairman of the ACG and the first civilian U.S. High Commissioner for Germany, this fellowship has supported over 1,000 exceptional individuals for nearly five decades. The fellowship provides a platform for early-career professionals from diverse fields to explore pressing topics on the transatlantic relationship, with the freedom to design their own research programs, choose where to go, and identify whom to engage with. Recent fellows have investigated topics such as political and economic division, building resilient and sustainable communities, media's influence on society, digital infrastructure, migration policy, Germany's Zeitenwende, and the impact of war in Europe. Upon completing their international travel, fellows are required to submit an analytical report suitable for publication by the ACG and present their research to the broader ACG audience.