Weinstein JAMS International Fellowship 2027

The Weinstein JAMS International Fellowship Program, inaugurated in 2008, provides opportunities for qualified individuals from outside the United States to study dispute resolution processes and practices in the U.S. to assist them in their efforts to advance the resolution of disputes in their home countries.
 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 6, 2026
• Study Level
• SponsorJAMS Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The JAMS Foundation will approve Fellowships of up to $20,000 in support of projects outlined by Fellowship applicants.

Requirements

1. Applicants may not be citizens of the United States.
2. Applicants must be fluent in English.
3. Proposed Fellowship must be one month to four months in duration.
4. Fellowship funding may only be used to support Fellowship activities in the U.S. and is not available for in-country projects.
5. Preference for proposals that would help establish viable dispute resolution systems or change how disputes are resolved.
6. Preference for applicants with experience as judges, lawyers, law professors, court administrators, government officers, or ADR practitioners.
7. Preference for applicants able to commence their Fellowship with the annual gathering of Fellows in the San Francisco Bay area in early September of their Fellowship year.

Application Documents

Complete application submissions must include the following:

1. Fellowship Application Form
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Two Signed Letters of Recommendation

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information kindly visit the JAMS webpage.