MCWL Fellowship

Be part of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory’s effort to shape tomorrow’s force.

As a Fellow, you’ll help test new concepts, analyze emerging technologies, and provide recommendations that influence force design and modernization.

Why Become a Fellow?
About the Fellowship
Eligibility Requirements
Your Role as a Fellow
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Shape the future of Marine Corps capabilities
Work directly with senior DoD and SES leaders
Gain expertise in experimentation and operational planning
Validate concepts through live-force exercises
Enhance your personal and professional growth

The MCWL Fellowship Program brings together exceptional Marines to plan, execute, and analyze live-force experiments in support of MCWL’s mission.

Fellows will:

Develop and test future warfighting concepts
Analyze new technologies and capabilities
Innovate tactics, training, and structure
Provide recommendations for Marine Corps force design

Rank / MOS

Active duty Corporals through Lieutenant Colonels and Warrant Officers
MOS-specific requirements are in the MARADMIN (similar experience may qualify)

Experience

Competitive for promotion
Recent operational experience and MOS credibility preferred

Education

PME complete for grade (additional education a plus)

Endorsement

Must notify Chain of Command and include O-5-level endorsement

Clearance

Secret or higher

Medical / Legal

Full duty status, no pending legal actions

Soft Skills

Comfortable engaging with senior military and civilian leadership

Fellows directly contribute to Marine Corps modernization by:

Planning, executing, and analyzing concept-based live-force experiments
Supporting the Experiment Division (EXDIV) and CD&I with data-driven recommendations
Participating in exercises across multiple locations
Driving innovation that informs the future of warfighting

Fellowship Point of Contact: MCWL Fellows Owners

For application details, please see SharePoint access below.

MCWL Fellowship SharePoint