About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
The HIIA Future Leaders Program aims to provide an opportunity for young talents and recent graduates interested in foreign policy to get involved in the work of HIIA and to deepen their knowledge of the various fields of Hungarian foreign policy. During the program, fellows will carry out research under professional mentorship and participate in the work of our research groups and project management group. Through their own research fields (regional or thematic), fellows will engage with and contribute to the analysis of HIIA’s areas of strategic priority. HIIA will provide fellows with an extensive educational and professional training, including seminars on foreign policy as well as on leadership skills, public speaking and media training and also opportunities to participate in public professional discussions and to get to know Hungarian foreign policy circles.
Key research topics
Regional studies: Western Balkans, Eastern Europe, Visegrád cooperation, Transatlantic relations, Middle East, Turkic States, Asia-Pacific
Thematic studies: Security policy, European Union, Energy policy, Multipolarity, Global geopolitical issues, Connectivity, Cultural diplomacy
Who can apply?
Recent graduates (minimum: bachelor’s degree) with an interest in foreign policy. Required or acceptable Degrees as follows (related fields will be considered on an individual basis):
International Relations
Philosophy
Political Science
History
Diplomacy
and applicants should be under the age of 30.
How to apply?
To apply, please click on the button at the top of the page, fill in the application form and upload all of the following attachments:
CV (maximum two pages)
cover letter (maximum one page)
writing sample of 3000-5000 characters, including spaces
proof of English language examination (minimum C1 level)
Candidates are required to submit all documents in English. Selected candidates will be interviewed by the colleagues of HIIA.
How to apply