ASU Intelligence Community Fellows Program

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The ASU Center for Intelligence and National Security, part of the Future Security Initiative, offers undergraduate and graduate students a unique pathway to professional growth in the intelligence and national security fields. Students gain hands-on insight into the security clearance process, intelligence careers, while receiving expert mentorship on applications, resumes, and interview preparation for competitive internships and full-time positions. Those selected as an ASU Intelligence Community Fellow benefit from exclusive, small-group engagements with intelligence and national security professionals, providing rare access, guidance, and career-shaping connections.

ASU Intelligence Community Fellows Program Overview

ASU Intelligence Community Fellows are appointed for one academic year, and participation can be listed on their resumes (currently accepting applications for new cohort: Spring 2026 to Spring 2027). Fellows are required to:

Attend at least one ASU Center for Intelligence and National Security or Future Security Initiative - sanctioned event per semester (two total per year). Examples include conferences / seminars / workshops with topics related to national security and intelligence. These events will be advertised by the ASU Center for Intelligence and National Security and can be attended online or in person.
Submit a brief (500 words) reflection paper on their experience at ASU Center for Intelligence and National Security and Future Security Initiative sanctioned events.

How to apply

To become an ASU Intelligence Community Fellow for AY 2026-2027, submit applications before the February 6, 2026 deadline. Email questions regarding the program or the application process to Professor Erich Schneider, Faculty Director, [email protected] and Jose Moreno, Senior Advisor and Recruiting Coordinator, [email protected].

Application Process

Please note only U.S. citizens can participate in the ASU Intelligence Community Fellows’ program.

Applications are due by February 6, 2026 to be named as an ASU Intelligence Community Fellow for Academic Year 2026-2027.

Applications will be reviewed quickly and responses sent out by mid-February 2026.

Application Form

Character. Skills.
Initiative.

IntegrityIntegrity

CommitmentCommitment

AdaptableAdaptable

EnduranceEndurance

CommunicationCommunication

AnalyticalAnalytical

TechnicalTechnical

Specialized KnowledgeSpecialized Knowledge

LeadershipLeadership

Decision-MakingDecision-Making

Integrity

Strong sense of values and responsibility. Must pass rigorous background checks and be able to work with classified and secure materials. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and a high level of integrity.

Commitment

A deep commitment to National Security and protecting the interests of the United States and contributing to national security.

Adaptable

Ability to thrive in dynamic and evolving environments, especially in response to emerging threats or technologies.

Endurance

Physical and mental endurance and ability to work under pressure and maintain focus during high-stakes situations.

Communication

Ability to convey complex information in clear, concise reports or briefings. Confidence and clarity in presenting information to both internal teams and senior leadership.

Analytical

Ability to evaluate complex situations, assess multiple perspectives, and make reasoned decisions.

Technical

Technical skills signal intelligence, human intelligence, all source intelligence, geospatial intelligence, cybersecurity, coding and programming, data science, cryptography, foreign language translation and linguistic skills.

Specialized Knowledge

Cultural awareness and regional expertise, economic and financial analysis, technological awareness.

Leadership

Leadership and teamwork, along with the ability to lead teams, mentor others and take initiative in high-pressure environments.

Decision-Making

Comfort with making tough decisions in situations where information may be incomplete or ambiguous.

ASU Intelligence Community Fellows Program

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How to apply

Character. Skills.Initiative.

Character. Skills.
Initiative.