Key Dates
Key Dates for the 2027-2028 AEF Program Application process.
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On-line Application Opens |
August 3, 2026 |
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Application Deadline |
8:00pm Eastern |
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Completion of Notifications to Selected Semi-Finalists |
February 24, 2027 |
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Interviews in Washington, DC |
February 27 – March 1, 2027* |
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Finalists Notifications |
March 9, 2027 |
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Congressional Fellows Placement Interviews |
mid-June, 2027** |
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Fellows Arrive in Washington, DC |
mid-August, 2027 |
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Orientation meeting for the 2026 – 2027 AEF Program Fellows |
August 23 – 26, 2027 |
*Semi-finalists will travel to Washington, DC, on Saturday, Feb 27, 2027. Orientation will be on Sunday, Feb 28, followed by interviews on Monday, March 1 and possibly Tuesday, March 2.
**Applicants selected for a Congressional office placement will return for one week in June to interview with Congressional offices.
