New Generation Europe Foundation Academy Fellowship 2024-25
Develop your research and leadership skills at a leading policy institute, bridging training, mentorship, and the delivery of a personal research project.
About the Fellowship
Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a world-leading, independent policy institute and a trusted forum for debate and dialogue. Based in London, for more than 100 years our research and ideas have helped people to understand a rapidly changing world. As a global think tank, our mission is to help governments and societies build a sustainably secure, prosperous, and just world. We pursue this mission through dialogue, analysis, and delivering solutions-based ideas.
Now in our second century, Chatham House has an ambitious goal to prepare the next generation of thinkers to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership and the Next Generation, established in 2014 and opened by Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, develops future policy makers and drives positive change in world affairs by equipping future leaders with the knowledge, skills, and networks to make a lasting, positive impact on international affairs.
Academy Fellowships
In a joint initiative with the New Generation Europe Foundation, the Academy is looking to host a fellow for 10 months from October 2024 to July 2025. The fellowship is open to citizens of Russia who want to work with the Russia and Eurasia Programme. The programme offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working with a research programme and developing their leadership skills and thematic knowledge.
What to Expect
- Build key leadership skills.
- Develop a research project at a world-leading policy institute.
- Connect with Chatham House’s unique expert network, engaging in dialogue and debate to expand understanding of critical international issues.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to citizens of Russia who want to work with the Russia and Eurasia Programme.
- Relevant background experience, including experience in the field of the proposed research.
- Experience conducting independent research and hold an undergraduate/postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area).
- Proven leadership experience or potential.
- Commitment to the Chatham House mission, goals, and values, and to identifying evidence-based solutions to some of the world’s most pressing international challenges.
- Ability to communicate how the fellowship will enable them to create a positive impact.
- Motivation to undertake the fellowship and meet all deliverables.
- Proficiency in speaking English.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of £2,365 for London living costs.
- Coverage of reasonable relocation costs, UK Immigration Healthcare Surcharge, and research, outreach, and dissemination costs.
- Access to the Academy Leadership Programme, including workshops, seminars, media training, career coaching, writing support, and networking opportunities.
- Chatham House membership upon completion of the fellowship.
Application Process
The application period closes on Monday, 15 July 2024. Candidates will be notified of the status of their application within 4 weeks of the role closing. Applications are screened anonymously to ensure fairness.
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