Are there any post-Fellowship responsibilities?
Once they return to the United States, it is expected that the Fellows will apply their skills, knowledge and expertise in their professional work in agencies of the U.S. government. Alumni Fellows have been promoted or assigned to positions that allow them to continue to work on Japan issues and cooperative programs and provide advice to their agencies on Japanese decision-making systems and processes. In addition, the Fellows participate in outreach activities to inform a broad audience, including congressional staff, government officials, think tank representatives and business leaders, about the Fellowship program and what they have learned. They are invited to the Mansfield Foundation’s Fellowship alumni events and other programs, and they assist the Center in evaluating the program.
