Key Dates
Key Dates for the 2026-2027 AEF Program Application process.
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On-line Application Opens |
August 11, 2025 |
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Application Deadline |
8:00pm EST |
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Completion of Notifications to Selected Semi-Finalists |
February 21, 2026 |
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Interviews in Washington, DC |
February 23-25, 2026* |
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Finalists Notifications |
March 21, 2026 |
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Congressional Fellows Placement Interviews |
mid-June, 2026** |
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Fellows Arrive in Washington, DC |
mid-August, 2026 |
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Orientation meeting for the 2026 – 2027 AEF Program Fellows |
August 17 – 20, 2026 |
*Semi-finalists will travel to Washington, DC, on Saturday, Feb 21, 2026. Orientation will be on Sunday, Feb 22, followed by interviews on Monday, Feb 23 and possibly Tuesday, Feb 24.
**Applicants selected for a Congressional office placement will return for one week in June to interview with Congressional offices.
