The Madison Fellows program is open by competitive application to mid-to-senior-level professionals working in and around government who are seeking to influence national politics on the most important questions.
Application Requirements:
- Resume
- One Formal Letter of Recommendation (other references are welcome)
- Statement of Interest (one-page)
- Candidates may be contacted for an interview
For more information, contact us at [email protected].
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2025-2026 Program
All salons will take place at Hilldale’s D.C. campus from approximately 6:30pm-8:30pm. You must commit to attending the Kick-Off Weekend Retreat and all salons.
KICK-OFF WEEKEND RETREAT: Sept 26-28, 2025
SALON I: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
SALON I : Wednesday, November 12, 2025
SALON III : Wednesday, December 10, 2025
SALON IV: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
SALON V: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
SALON VI: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
SALON VII: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
SALON VIII: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
SALON IX: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
SUMMER ALUMNI SOCIAL (optional): Date TBD