Fellowships

Developing Networks of Values-Driven Leaders

Our Approach to Fellowships

Aspen Institute fellowships support individuals who are leading in their fields—and who are committed to leading with purpose. Through transformative experiences, curated dialogue, and enduring peer networks, our fellowships help people explore their values, strengthen their impact, and connect across sectors, geographies, and generations.

We don’t define leaders by title or position. We believe leadership is a mindset and a responsibility—something that can come from anyone, anywhere. Aspen Institute fellowships are built on trust, reflection, and action. They bring together diverse voices to wrestle with complex questions, build lasting relationships, and drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

Explore our fellowships to learn how we support leaders at every stage of their journey.


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Ascend Fellowship

June 4, 2025

Aspen-Kern Program on Leadership and Character in Higher Education

Premier leadership development programs, including the Aspen Executive Seminar—the flagship offering that launched the Institute in 1950.

June 4, 2024

Education and Career Mobility Fellowship

The Fellowship is built to advance our shared goal of unlocking opportunity for America’s workforce.

October 10, 2023

Finance Leaders Fellowship

The Finance Leaders Fellowship develops a community of enlightened leaders to chart the course of the global finance industry.

August 24, 2022

Health Innovators Fellowship

The Health Innovators Fellowship’s mission is to develop a community of energized, values-driven leaders committed to finding viable solutions to address U.S. health care’s problems.

April 26, 2017
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