Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a world-renowned independent policy institute. Based in London, our mission is to help build a sustainably secure, prosperous and just world. The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs was established in 2014 and opened by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, adding the capacity to develop a new generation of leaders to the institute’s international reputation for informed debate and independent, cutting-edge research. The Academy aims to equip emerging leaders from around the world with the skills, knowledge, and networks to lead positive policy change in their areas of expertise. Through its programmes, the Academy seeks to provide opportunities for creative, curious, and intellectually driven individuals who share a commitment to tackling the most important challenges in the public sphere. It provides them with the opportunity and space to deepen their understanding of critical issues and to propose new ideas and solutions to complex policy challenges and opportunities.
This fellowship is a joint initiative with the New Generation Europe Foundation. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing. Fellows join a diverse cohort of professionals from a variety of sectors including academia, NGOs, business, government, and the media who are looking for the next step or transition in their career. The programme aims to support progressive thought leaders who are citizens of Russia to expand capacity for independent analysis on Russia, and develop a policy vision to help Russia achieve peace with itself and the world.
To apply for our 2023-2024 Fellowships, we ask that you propose a research project that aims to contribute to Chatham House's work on the promise. Fellows are strongly encouraged to consider our existing research on Russia and to develop research proposals that seek to complement to our work on the country. Below you can see some suggested topic areas for research projects. You should take into consideration how you can contribute to these priority research areas when designing your project proposal.
Our priority research topics for 2023/24 for this fellowship are below. Your proposal should outline how you will contribute to one of these research areas.
Russia and Eurasia Programme
What changes will be experienced by the Russian state, political elites and society as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine?
How is the war likely to impact key systemic forces inside Russia? How might they influence the eventual succession to Putin?
How is the war likely to impact the regime’s domestic and foreign policy capabilities?
What effect is the war having on Russia’s regional cohesion?
The Russian economy of the future: in a post-war, decarbonizing world, what can it offer?
How can Russians work towards a policy vision for a better-governed Russia that is at peace with itself and its neighbours?
Contract Type
The fellowship runs from October 2023 to July 2024. Engagement in fellowship activities is a full-time time commitment throughout the 10 months of the fellowship.
A fellow’s time is split between three key areas:
Completing an individual research project:
The fellow will choose and design an individual research project to undertake with the guidance of a Chatham House expert (approximately 60%).
Contributing to the ongoing research activities: Working with a Chatham House research programme, fellows will contribute to existing research priorities in line with the Chatham House mission (approximately 20%).
Academy Leadership Programme: A nine-month leadership programme, which equips Academy Fellows with the knowledge, skills, and networks to lead positive policy change in their areas of expertise (approximately 20%).
During their fellowship, Academy Fellows are expected to meet specific deliverables across these three categories, as well as set and work towards individual learning objectives. They are supported in meeting these deliverables and objectives by the Academy team, their host programme, and a professional career coach.
Requirements
The fellowship is open to citizens of Russia. Applications will also be accepted from applicants holding dual nationality which includes Russia.
This role is based in London, where we practice hybrid working, with employees expected to work from the office at least 2-3 days per week.
To apply, please complete the application form and submit a copy of your CV by 10 am BST, Friday, 5 May 2023.
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