DATES
Thursday evenings
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - Thursday, April 18, 2024

LOCATION
Capitol Hill Adjacent Restaurant - TBD

Congressional Fellowship

The Cato Institute's 2024 Congressional Fellowship in International Studies

Consider joining us for the Cato Institute’s 2024 Congressional Fellowship in International Studies—a nine‐week educational program for congressional staff who are interested in exploring the benefits of market‐liberal policies and institutions, openness and engagement in the global economy, and a principled and restrained foreign policy. Open to staff of any party or ideology, this fellowship will consist of weekly receptions and discussions featuring some of the nation’s top subject‐matter experts. Those who are interested in participating can find more information below and are encouraged to submit a statement of interest. 

We are no longer accepting statement of interest submissions. Please contact govaffairs@cato.org if you have any questions.

Tentative Schedule

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22

6:00-8:00 PM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29

6:00-8:00 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 7

6:00-8:00 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

6:00-8:00 PM

International Trade and National Security
Reception and Discussion

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

6:00-8:00 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

6:00-8:00 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

6:00-8:00 PM

War and Weapons: Congress's Article I Powers
Reception and Discussion

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

6:00-8:00 PM

Immigration and National Security
Reception and Discussion

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

6:00-8:00 PM

A Grand Strategy of Restraint
Concluding Discussion and Reception

International Studies at a Glance

Cato scholars seek to promote a better understanding around the world of the benefits of market‐​liberal policies and institutions, openness and engagement in the global economy, and a principled and restrained foreign policy. Those benefits include notable improvements in human well‐​being as countries increase their levels of economic, civil, and personal freedoms. The United States should thus engage the world, trade freely, and work with other countries on common concerns, but avoid trying to dominate the globe militarily.

The Cato Institute's Congressional Fellowships have been designed to conform with House and Senate ethics rules.