The Fellowship

Abrahamic House creates vibrant interfaith communities led by young professional leaders from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. Through celebratory gatherings, meaningful dialogue, and educational experiences in a welcoming home setting, we inspire individuals to build friendships across traditions and engage deeply with their own and others’ faiths. Our goal is to cultivate communities that work together toward the common good. We believe in #GatheringNotOthering and building deeper understanding between people who might not otherwise interact.

The 2026-2027 fellowship takes place from August 15, 2026, through July 31, 2027. Fellows are expected to move into the residence on August 15, though we can offer some flexibility on the move in date on a case by case basis. However, all fellows must be present for mandatory orientation, which includes a three day weekend retreat from August 21 to 23 and several weekday evening sessions throughout the rest of the month. Exact dates for these evening sessions will be shared during the application process.

Our current residence is in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. We look forward to expanding to additional locations beginning in 2027.

Applicants must be United States residents between the ages of 23 and 35. We welcome people from all over the country to apply. Successful candidates come from diverse religious, socioeconomic, and racial backgrounds with a wide range of personal and professional interests.

Yes. However, applicants must be prepared to move to our residence in Washington, DC if accepted. Additionally, given that a condition of the fellowship is full-time employment or enrollment in an academic program, applicants not in the DC area should be able to shift to a DC office, be a remote employee, or already have confirmation of employment or acceptance to an academic program in the DC area. Applicants can also be actively seeking these opportunities in order to be a viable candidate by the acceptance window in June.

Yes. We encourage members of any and all faiths to apply. Our fellowship is inclusive of all traditions and we value a wide diversity of perspectives.

Fellows are not expected to be religiously observant. However, we do expect that fellows come with knowledge of their personal faith and other faith communities, have proven experience or a deep desire to engage in interfaith work, have a love of learning about faith, and are willing to share and learn in partnership with the other fellows and community members.

Fellows commit to a year-long fellowship with the possibility to extend for a second year based on performance and mutual agreement between the fellow and the leadership team.

No. Fellows are required to maintain independent full-time professional or academic commitments. The fellowship is designed to allow you to lead at Abrahamic House while continuing your career or studies. Outside of your work or school, you will dedicate time to organizing interfaith events for the broader community.

Up to four fellows reside together in the house at any given time.

No. As part of our social experiment in interfaith co-living and community building, the leadership team carefully selects the final cohort to ensure a diverse and balanced group of faiths, backgrounds, and personalities. While we do the vetting, each cohort is unique and may include one or two continuing fellows who are staying for a second year. This allows for a sense of continuity and shared house culture as new fellows arrive.

Yes. Each fellow has a private bedroom. Common rooms such as the kitchen, living area, and patio are shared. The house is furnished in common areas, but fellows are responsible for furnishing their own bedrooms.

Abrahamic House provides a generous housing subsidy to ensure the fellowship is accessible to emerging leaders. The subsidy covers the majority of rent plus all costs for Wi-Fi and utilities. The balance of the rent is paid by the fellow to Abrahamic House. Because our residence is a historic home, each of the four bedrooms has a unique layout and square footage. The portion of rent owed by a fellow is adjusted based on the specific square footage and features of the assigned room.

The house is designed specifically for the four fellows and we cannot accommodate spouses or partners as residents. Guests are welcome for single overnight stays by agreement with your housemates. Overnight stays beyond one night require approval from the leadership team.

Per our lease agreement, we are unable to allow pets of any kind in the residence. Please note that while we welcome trained service animals as defined by the ADA, we cannot accommodate emotional support animals.

Fellows are expected to co-create 3 to 4 events each month that foster community and interfaith connection. These range from intimate house dinners and holiday celebrations to workshops, book talks, movie screenings, discussions, service initiatives, and hands-on activities. Abrahamic House provides guidelines for event categories, but encourages fellows to bring their own unique traditions and interests into the house programming. You can view our Past Events and see what is Upcoming to get a sense of the gathering culture we have built.

Yes. All costs associated with fellowship programming are fully covered by Abrahamic House. This includes budgets for food, materials, and any other expenses related to the 3 to 4 monthly events hosted by the fellows.

Fellows share a common kitchen and work together at the start of the fellowship to create a shared plan that respects everyone’s traditions and needs. For applicants with specific or strict dietary laws, we have an English basement apartment that may be available for priority consideration to ensure a comfortable living and cooking environment.

We are located in the heart of Dupont Circle, which is incredibly walkable. Restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, and parks are all just a few minutes away, as is the Dupont Circle Metro station. For car owners, we do have a garage that can accommodate one vehicle. On-site parking access will need to be discussed with the leadership team; however, permitted street parking is also available. Please note that car use is considered personal and is not a requirement for the fellowship program.

Yes. Abrahamic House has been in operation since 2020, and our alumni remain deeply involved. Former fellows serve on our board, participate in orientation and trainings for new cohorts, and frequently attend house events. As we continue to grow, we anticipate expanding our alumni programming and events to keep our community connected long-term.

We are thrilled that you are considering joining our community. Your first step is to fill out our Interest Form. This helps us get to know you and ensures you are the first to receive the official application when the rolling admissions period opens on March 23. If you have specific questions that weren’t covered here, please feel free to reach out to our team via the contact page.