East West Center · Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Applications are open for the East West Center Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) 2027, an international professional development opportunity for established professionals who want to deepen their leadership expertise, strengthen their facilitation skills and explore new directions in their careers.
The programme is offered by the East West Center, an organisation that promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia and the Pacific. The Advanced Leadership Program is designed for a small cohort of three to four fellows who will work alongside the Center's Leadership Programs team while pursuing their own professional learning goals.
Unlike conventional leadership training programmes, the ALP combines practical involvement in leadership education with independent research, reflection, peer coaching and professional exploration. Fellows will contribute to learning activities within the East West Center's Asia Pacific Leadership Program while developing their own approaches to leadership development.
The 2027 programme will run from June 1 to July 31, 2027. It is particularly suitable for professionals with approximately 10 to 15 years of experience who are interested in moving into leadership education or expanding their involvement in leadership development within their existing sectors.
The Advanced Leadership Program provides an opportunity for experienced professionals to combine their existing expertise with new learning in leadership education and development.
Fellows collaborate with the East West Center's Leadership Programs team to design and facilitate learning sessions within the Asia Pacific Leadership Program. This work allows them to share their knowledge, learn from participants and gain practical experience in developing leadership learning activities.
In addition to their collaborative responsibilities, fellows design an individual programme of research and professional exploration. They identify learning objectives, plan activities and define outcomes that support their professional and personal development. The Leadership Programs team provides support as fellows work towards these goals.
The programme also creates opportunities for peer coaching, reflection and networking. Fellows can exchange perspectives with colleagues, researchers, visiting scholars, practitioners and students while participating in relevant seminars, events and activities at the East West Center.
The programme is structured to accommodate experienced professionals who may not be able to take an extended sabbatical from their careers.
Selected fellows can receive the following support and opportunities:
• Accommodation in an East West Center residential hall valued at up to US$2,181.
• A monthly stipend of up to US$1,000 to help cover some living expenses.
• United States J 1 visa sponsorship for eligible international participants.
• Reimbursement of the applicable SEVIS fee upon arrival in Hawaiʻi for eligible international participants.
• Travel health insurance during the programme.
• Access to programme materials required for learning activities and workshops.
• Practical experience designing and facilitating leadership development sessions.
• Opportunities for peer coaching and professional reflection.
• Networking with leadership practitioners, researchers, visiting scholars and professionals.
• Support from the Leadership Programs team in developing and implementing a professional development plan.
• Opportunities to clarify professional goals and build confidence in leadership practice.
Important funding note: The listed support does not establish that the programme covers international airfare or every living expense. Applicants should review the official programme information carefully and plan for any costs not explicitly covered.
The fellowship combines several connected learning activities.
• Leadership Education: Collaborate with the Leadership Programs team to design and deliver sessions within the Asia Pacific Leadership Program.
• Professional Development Planning: Establish individual learning objectives, activities and anticipated outcomes.
• Independent Research and Exploration: Investigate professional interests and explore new approaches to leadership development.
• Peer Coaching: Exchange ideas and reflect on professional challenges with fellow participants and members of the programme team.
• Professional Networking: Engage with researchers, visiting scholars, practitioners, students and other professionals.
• Seminars and Events: Participate in relevant East West Center activities that broaden professional understanding and encourage collaboration.
These components are intended to help fellows translate learning into practical approaches that can be used in their organisations and professional communities.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
• Have a minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience.
• Demonstrate increasing responsibility and impact throughout their professional careers.
• Have a record of leadership in professional, public or personal settings.
• Show an interest in leadership education, leadership development or a related field.
• Demonstrate international experience, language skills or other experience that supports intercultural engagement.
• Show a commitment to the future prosperity and sustainability of the Asia Pacific region.
The programme is intended for established professionals rather than students or applicants at the beginning of their careers. Applicants from different professional sectors may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant experience and a clear interest in leadership development.
Competitive applicants should be prepared to demonstrate:
• A strong record of leadership and professional achievement.
• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
• An interest in designing, facilitating or improving leadership learning experiences.
• The ability to learn collaboratively and engage constructively with different perspectives.
• Clear professional development goals that can be pursued during the fellowship.
• An interest in applying leadership approaches to real professional or community challenges.
International experience and language skills may strengthen an application by demonstrating readiness to engage with people from different cultural and professional backgrounds.
Applicants should consult the official application guidelines for the complete list of required information. They should be prepared to provide:
• Personal and professional background information.
• Details of employment history and progressive leadership experience.
• Information about their leadership development interests.
• A clear explanation of their professional goals and reasons for applying.
• Any supporting information requested in the online application.
• Reference information, as specified by the programme's application instructions.
Applications must be completed in English. Applicants should read each question carefully and review their responses before submission because changes may not be possible after the application is submitted without assistance from programme staff.
The selection process is intended to identify experienced professionals who can contribute to leadership education while benefiting from the programme's learning opportunities.
Relevant considerations include:
• Depth and progression of professional experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and professional impact.
• Interest in leadership education and development.
• Clarity of professional learning goals.
• Capacity to collaborate with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to the Asia Pacific region's future.
Applicants should explain how participation would contribute to their professional direction and how they intend to use the fellowship experience beyond the programme.
Interested candidates can follow these steps:
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
East West Center
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