Deadline: 19 March 2025
Chatham House is inviting applications for its Queen Elizabeth II Academy Fellowships, a 10-month, in-person program in London starting in October 2025. The fellowship is designed for early- to mid-career professionals in academia, NGOs, business, government, media, and civil society, focusing on international affairs research and leadership development.
Who Can Apply?
- Professionals with expertise in international affairs and a research focus.
- Strong leadership potential and commitment to Chatham House’s mission.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Proficiency in spoken English.
- Open to diverse applicants from various backgrounds.
Fellowship Tracks:
- Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship – Open to citizens/dual nationals of African countries.
- Richard & Susan Hayden Fellowship – Open to mid-career professionals worldwide.
- Schwarzman Academy Fellowship – For Schwarzman Scholars completing their Master’s in 2025.
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Fellowship – Open to citizens/dual nationals of Greece.
Research Focus Areas:
Applicants should align their proposals with Chatham House’s priorities, including:
- Africa: Peace and security, external power influence.
- Environment & Society: Energy security, climate change governance.
- Europe: EU competitiveness, democratic resilience.
- Global Health: Medical supply chain security, health diplomacy.
- International Security: Cybersecurity, NATO, European security.
- Latin America: Critical minerals, regional foreign policy.
- MENA: Gulf state geopolitics, governance challenges.
- Russia & Eurasia: Regional politics, Russia-Ukraine war impact.
- UK in the World: Global partnerships, UK foreign policy.
- US & Americas: US global role and international relations.
Benefits:
- Monthly stipend of £2,565 to cover London living expenses.
- Relocation support (travel, visa, accommodation assistance).
- Research funding for fieldwork and publications.
- Leadership Masterclass Program (workshops, media training, networking).
- Chatham House membership upon completion.
Contract Details:
- Duration: 10 months (Full-time, fixed-term contract).
- Location: London, hybrid (minimum 2 days in office per week).
- Deadline: March 19, 2025
- (applications reviewed on a rolling basis).
For further details or application please see the fellowship’s website.
