European University Institute, Policy Leader Fellowship 2020-2021

Our Policy Leader Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for policy professionals from around the world to further develop their policy work and professional skills whilst participating in workshops, trainings, skills development sessions, conferences and other events. In addition, they get the chance to interact with other fellows, policy makers and the academic community at the EUI.

Programme overview

 Duration: 5 or 10 months 

 Place: European University Institute, Florence

 Funding: Grant of € 2,500 per month 

 Applications: The opening of the call for the academic year 2021/2022 is planned for November 2020.

Our Policy Leader Fellows are:

• Early- or mid-career professionals (e.g. in politics, civil service, media and non-governmental organisations), able to demonstrate both professional experience and potential for future excellence in the policy sphere.
• Genuinely engaged individuals involved in policy issues, especially those related to transnational governance.
• Self-motivated, able to present a clear work plan for the fellowship to show what the applicant will achieve and how this work will have a ‘multiplier’ effect after the fellowship.
• Curious and engaged contributors. Fellows are part of the EUI community and participate in peer discussions on topics which may be beyond their expertise.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

The fellowship is open to applications from anywhere in the world, regardless of nationality. EU citizenship is not required. There is no maximum or minimum age limit. 

More information on Official Website.