New Generation Europe Foundation Academy Fellowship (Russia)

Academy fellowships, embedded in the exclusive training programme and supported by the prestigious research teams, offer an exciting opportunity to:
Build key leadership skills;

• Develop a research project at a world leading policy institute and;
• Connect with Chatham House’s unique expert network, engaging in dialogue and debate to expand understanding of critical international issues.

About Academy Fellowships

• The fellowship is open to citizens of Russia who want to work with the Russia and Eurasia Programme. The programme offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working with a research programme and developing their leadership skills and thematic knowledge.
• Academy Fellows are professionals from a wide range of backgrounds including government, research, academia, civil society, journalism, for example, who are at the early to mid-point of their career and who are passionate about identifying evidence-based solutions to some of the world’s most pressing international challenges. They are often experts in their individual fields who show exceptional promise as emerging leaders in their home countries, regions or even internationally.
• Fellows are strongly encouraged to consider the overall Chatham House mission, values and goals, align their proposal with the work and focus of the research programmes listed, and develop research proposals that seek to directly contribute to the topics listed:
• 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?
  • Can the exiled, non-systemic opposition play a useful role in bringing change and/or in governing a future Russia?

Benefits

• Academy Fellows receive a monthly stipend of £2,365 for London living costs, including accommodation, utilities, food, transport, and other basic expenses.
• In addition, the Academy will cover reasonable costs related to:
  • Relocation (Flights, train, etc. to/from the UK, three nights of accommodation, visas, extra cases/boxes, etc.)
  • Payment of the UK’s Immigration Healthcare Surcharge which allows access to the UK National Health Service (Note: you may be required to pay for dental and optical treatments and medicines prescribed by a doctor)
  • Research, outreach, and dissemination costs (fieldwork, travel, conferences, publication, roundtables, events, etc.)
• Additionally, Fellows attend the Academy Leadership Programme through which they access:
  • Workshops, seminars, and events
  • Media training
  • Career coaching
  • Writing support
  • Networking opportunities, including with Chatham House staff,the Academy’s faculty and alumni
  • Chatham House membership upon completion of the fellowship

Eligibility Criteria

• The successful applicant will:
  • Meet nationality criteria (open to citizens of Russia who want to work with the Russia and Eurasia Programme; applications will also be accepted from applicants holding dual nationality which includes Russia);
  • Have the relevant background experience, including experience in the field of the proposed research, as demonstrated through a CV
  • Have experience conducting independent research and hold an undergraduate/postgraduate level qualification (or have equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area)
  • Have proven leadership experience or potential
  • Show commitment to the Chatham House mission, goals and values and to identifying evidence-based solutions to some of the world’s most pressing international challenges
  • Be able to communicate how the fellowship will enable them to create positive impact, in line with the Chatham House mission and overarching purpose of Academy Fellowships (outlined above)
  • Show motivation to undertake the fellowship, meet all fellowship deliverables, and take full advantage of the networks, events and opportunities offered at Chatham House
  • Demonstrate proficiency in speaking English.

For more information, visit Chatham House.