Applications now open for the NATO Defense College (NDC) Resident Fellowship Programme

Applications are now open for the NATO Defense College (NDC) Resident Fellowship Programme offered by the NDC Research Division. This programme aims to enhance NATO’s problem-solving capacity through research and training, providing opportunities for scholars from Alliance member and partner countries to contribute to NATO’s mission.

Deadline for applications: May 19, 2024 (23:59 CET)

Fellowship Programmes**

The NDC Research Division offers research fellowships annually tailored to both junior and senior scholars. Fellows are expected to contribute to the mission of the Research Division, gaining insights into NATO’s decision-making needs and accessing a network of alumni from previous generations of the programme.

Objectives and Responsibilities

During their fellowship, fellows are required to write a research essay for eventual publication by the College, present their research project to the College, act as mentors on the College’s Senior Course, and align with the College’s overall research agenda.

Eligibility

1. Eligibility for the Eisenhower Defense Fellowships (NATO Allies)

The three Eisenhower Defense (EISD) Fellowships are for researchers and analysts who hold the nationality of one of the NATO Allies. The three sub-programmes are directed at:

• Senior Scholars: The NDC offers one 5-month long fellowship per year in this category.

Candidates applying to the Senior Eisenhower Defense Fellowship must have a PhD in a relevant discipline, as well as a minimum of four years’ relevant professional experience since receiving their doctoral degree, as well as a solid publication record on international security-related issues.

• PhD  candidates: The NDC offers one 3-month long fellowship per year in this category.

Candidates for the Eisenhower PhD candidate Fellowship must be PhD Students enrolled in a University Programme at the PhD level, with a thesis topic that has a direct relevance to NATO’s policy. Candidates for this Fellowship must be at the final stage of their research and provide evidence of their advanced work.

• Junior Scholars: The NDC offers one 3-month long fellowship per year in this category.

Candidates applying to the Eisenhower Defense Fellowship must have a PhD in a relevant discipline, as well as a publication record on international security-related issues. The NDC offers one 3-month long fellowship per year in this category.

2. Eligibility for Partnership for Peace Fellowships

Two 5-month long fellowships are awarded each year in this category. The Partnership for Peace (PfP) Fellowships is designed for scholars/academics/researchers of PfP countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Serbia, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan).

3. Eligibility for Mediterranean Dialogue Fellowships

Two 5-month long fellowships are awarded each year in this category. The Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) Fellowships is designed for researchers and analysts of MD countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia).

4. Eligibility for Other Military Cooperation/Partners Across the Globe Fellowship (OMC/PatG)

The OMC/PatG Fellowship is designed for scholars/academics/researchers of OMC/PatG countries. One 5-month long fellowship is awarded each year in this category. Countries include: Australia, Colombia, Iraq, Japan, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, and Mongolia.

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Deadline for applications: May 19, 2024 (23:59 CET)

Selected candidates will be notified in writing by July 30, 2024. The Research Division cannot provide comments on applicants’ proposals during or after the selection process. For more information, visit the NDC website.