The Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) program, launched in 1982 by the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) to introduce a new generation of European leaders to the United States, now prepares individuals from both sides of the Atlantic for transatlantic leadership. The year-long program cultivates strong international bonds, exposes participants to diverse perspectives, develops professional and leadership skills, and promotes democratic values and public diplomacy. It provides fellows with opportunities to build their competence in transatlantic relations, leadership, and community building through virtual and in-person meetings, three weeks of immersive travel, peer learning, and networking. MMF strives to create a lasting network of alumni who engage with and support each other while adapting to contemporary global issues to maintain the program’s relevance and impact.

MMF is made possible by the generous support of the Kresge Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Phokion Potamianos, alumni contributions, and the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

Do you have a question about the Marshall Memorial Fellowship? See if you can find the answer below.

Announcement

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The Program

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Our Fellows

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Our Cohorts

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Application & Selection Process

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Support the Program

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MMF Experience

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Impact Stories

"The Fellowship was an incredible experience. GMF selected some incredibly accomplished and talented individuals with whom it was an absolute joy and pleasure to travel, get to know, and become friends."
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Through MMF I’ve learned a lot from Americans about how they put their values into action. I now wonder to what extent we can extend those values in Poland and across Europe.
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Some of us have the privilege of being in positions where we are able to change the world we live in. That privilege comes with a responsibility to ensure that the way we develop ideas and policies includes the people and that we speak with and to the people in ways that reach them.
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A global leader in today’s world must respect the complexity of societies and humanity without losing sight of the common thread: the global desire to educate, work and advance our families.

We must lead individual nations while holding on to the fundamental belief that what happens to the other happens to you.
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Our Alumni 

Explore the MMF cohorts of the past ten years below. 

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This program is made possible by the generous support of the Kresge Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Phokion Potamianos, alumni contributions, and the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

If you have any questions, please direct them to [email protected].

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