Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship 2024/2025 | Fully Funded to UK

The Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship 2024/2025 application period is now open.

This fellowship is a joint initiative with Richard and Susan Hayden. 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.

Brief Description

Fellowship Sponsor(s): Chatham House, Richard and Susan Hayden Academy

Host Institution(s): Chatham House

Fellowship Worth: Fully Funded

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Mid-levels

Nationality: All

Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship | Details

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.

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Eligibility criteria

The successful applicant will:

• 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

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

How to Apply for Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship

Interested Applicants for the Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship 2024/2025 are to submit application online

Closing Date:ÂTuesday 4 June 2024