Several Madison Fellows conversing in the Kirby Center lounge.

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