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Wilson Center

What Wilson Center does

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (the “Wilson Center”) is a congressionally chartered, nonpartisan policy institution in Washington, D.C., designed as a “living memorial” to President Woodrow Wilson and structured to connect scholarship with public policy. Its mission is to provide nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue, and independent scholarship.

News

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Sep 02, 2026 · Official · Wilson CenterWilson Center Names New Distinguished and Visiting Fellows

The Wilson Center appointed eight new Distinguished and Visiting Fellows to advance nonpartisan scholarship and address critical global challenges.

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Aug 31, 2026 · Official · Wilson CenterWilson Center Announces Fall Session of Congressional Fellowship Program

The Center announced applications were open for the Fall 2026 session of its Congressional Fellowship Program and provided program dates.

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Jul 15, 2026 · Official · Wilson CenterWilson Center Opens Competition for 2027-2028 Research Fellowships

The Wilson Center opened the 2027–2028 Research Fellowship application cycle with an application window from July 15 through September 30, 2026.

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Jul 13, 2026 · Official · Wilson CenterWilson Center Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham

A statement from the Wilson Center on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham.

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May 13, 2026 · Official · Wilson CenterWilson Center Announces Class of 2026–2027 Research Fellows

The Center announced the 2026–2027 class of Wilson Center Research Fellows selected through a competitive process.

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Mar 09, 2026 · Official · Wilson CenterStatement from the Wilson Center’s Acting Board Chair on newly announced partnership with Pepperdine University School of Public Policy

The Wilson Center’s Acting Board Chair issued a statement tied to the newly announced Pepperdine partnership focused on sports diplomacy.

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Mar 06, 2026 · Official · Wilson CenterWilson Center and Pepperdine University School of Public Policy Announce New Partnership Focused on Sports Diplomacy

The Wilson Center and Pepperdine University School of Public Policy announced a strategic partnership to establish a Wilson Center Fellowship at Pepperdine focused on sports diplomacy.

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Feb 05, 2026 · Official · Wilson CenterStatement from Wilson Center President and CEO Natasha Jacome on the Passing of the Honorable Lee Hamilton

A statement from the Wilson Center President and CEO on the passing of Lee Hamilton.

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Feb 02, 2026 · Official · Wilson CenterWILSON CENTER ANNOUNCES SPRING APPLICATIONS FOR CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The Wilson Center announced applications were open for the Spring 2026 session of its Congressional Fellowship Program and listed application and session dates.

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Dec 02, 2025 · Official · Wilson CenterWILSON CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW COMPETITION FOR 2026-2027 RESEARCH FELLOWS

The Center announced a competition for the 2026–2027 class of Research Fellows, including a focus on key foreign-policy challenge areas.

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Nov 17, 2025 · Official · Wilson CenterWILSON CENTER CONTINUES TO EXPAND UPDATED FELLOWS PROGRAM BY NAMING FOUR NEW DISTINGUISHED FELLOWS

The Wilson Center announced additional Distinguished Fellows as part of an updated fellows program structure.

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Sep 15, 2025 · Official · Wilson CenterWILSON CENTER NAMES AMB. DAVID HALE AND AMB. (RET) PHILIP REEKER AS DISTINGUISHED FELLOWS AS PART OF REVAMPED FELLOWS PROGRAM

The Center named two Distinguished Fellows—Ambassador David Hale and Ambassador (ret.) Philip Reeker—as part of a revamped fellows program.

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Funding

Latest disclosed valuationNot disclosed
Tracked capital$43.4M8 sourced rounds
DateRoundRaisedValuationLead / investorsEvidence
Oct 01, 2023appropriation_request$14.1M—
Oct 01, 2021appropriation$15M—
Not attributed
+1 investor
Jan 01, 1991Foundation support (initial establishment support)——
Sep 01, 1970matching_grant$65K—
Jan 01, 1970appropriation$90.8K—
Jan 01, 1969grant$45K—
Not attributed
+1 investor
UndatedGovernment appropriation (FY 2025 request)$14.1M—
Not attributed
UndatedFoundation support (initial support for NKIDP)——
Not attributed
+1 investor

What it builds

Research Fellowship Program (Wilson Center Research Fellows)

The Wilson Center’s flagship competitive Research Fellowship Program brings scholars, practitioners, journalists, and public intellectuals to conduct nonpartisan, policy-relevant research and engage with policymakers and the Center’s Congressional education activities.

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Congressional Fellowship Program

A nonpartisan fellowship program that equips Congressional staff with foreign-policy knowledge and practical tools, running in structured in-person sessions for current Congressional staff.

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Distinguished Fellowships

A fellowship track that supports nonpartisan, mission-focused projects by senior leaders and experts; the Center periodically announces new Distinguished Fellows as part of its updated fellows program.

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Visiting Fellowships

A fellowship track for shorter-term affiliation of experts; the Wilson Center periodically announces Visiting Fellows alongside Distinguished Fellows.

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Digital Archive

The Wilson Center’s Digital Archive is used to publish and disseminate documentary materials associated with its history and documentation programs (including initiatives connected to the Cold War International History Project).

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Cold War International History Project (CWIHP) documentation publications (via archive and publications)

CWIHP supports the full and prompt release of historical materials from governments on all sides of the Cold War and accelerates integration of newly available sources through document publication and digitization efforts.

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Milestones & partnerships

Mar 06, 2026
Partnership announced with Pepperdine SPP to establish a Wilson Center Fellowship focused on sports diplomacy

The Wilson Center and Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy announced a fellowship partnership centered on sports diplomacy.

Pepperdine University School of Public Policy
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Jan 01, 2013
CWIHP documentary publishing transitioned to the Wilson Center Digital Archive

The Wilson Center states that CWIHP documents have been published through the Digital Archive since 2013.

Wilson Center Digital Archive
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Jan 01, 1991
Establishment of the Cold War International History Project (CWIHP)

The Wilson Center states that CWIHP was established in 1991 with the generous support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
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Jan 01, 1968
Congress established the Wilson Center as the official national memorial to President Woodrow Wilson

The Wilson Center states that the United States Congress established the Center in 1968 as an official national memorial to President Wilson.

United States Congress
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Date not disclosed
Four research pillars used for the updated Research Fellows program

The Wilson Center describes Research Fellows topics aligning with pillars including strategic competition, economic statecraft, technology and innovation, and regional studies scholarship.

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Date not disclosed
Governance structure via an independent Board of Trustees

The Wilson Center states that it relies on its independent Board of Trustees and that the Board is led by a Chairman (as described in its FY2025 OMB submission).

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