Applications call for Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship in the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs.

The fellowship is aimed at candidates at the mid-stage of their career and who come from academia, NGOs, business, government departments, civil society, or the media. They should possess knowledge of, and interest in, the policy challenges related to global governance laid out on the Fellowships page.

Fellowship Structure

The fellow will spend his/her fellowship in three following areas

• Completing a personal research project of the fellow’s own design undertaken with the guidance of a Chatham House expert, (approximately 50%).
• Contributing to the ongoing research activities of their host research team and other Chatham House teams as appropriate (approximately 20%).
• Participation in the Academy’s Leadership Programme (approximately 30%). The Leadership Programme is a key part of the Academy fellowships. It provides fellows with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills, network, and self-awareness, which they can then draw upon in their future careers as effective leaders in their field.

Remuneration and Benefits

The candidates on Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship will receive a monthly stipend of £2,365. Modest provision is available for the costs of relocation, fieldwork, and possible publication costs.

Eligibilities

• The Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship is open to all nationalities.
• Applicant must hold a completed BA degree or equivalent, Masters degree with an international focus preferred.

Fellowship Duration

Academy Fellows spend ten months at Chatham House, starting from January 2021. Please note that our residential fellowships will resume in January 2021, with the expectation that fellows will be based in London. However, working patterns will be flexible and some aspects of the program may be held online in line with safe Covid-19 working practices.

Fellowship Stay

The fellow will be based full-time at Chatham House, London. Please note that our residential fellowships will resume in January 2021, with the expectation that fellows will be based in London. However, working patterns will be flexible and some aspects of the program may be held online in line with safe Covid-19 working practices.

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