Fellowships and Leadership Programme

We offer fellowships of up to ten months per year to the world’s emerging leaders. Apply to develop your research and leadership skills at a leading policy institute.

Our Queen Elizabeth II Academy Fellowships and Leadership Masterclass Programme develop future policy makers and drives positive change in world affairs.

We offer up to ten fellowships per year, to early and mid-career leaders. Our leadership programme supports the development of future policymakers with the ambition of driving positive change in world affairs.

Academy fellowships are an exciting opportunity to:

Build confidence and leadership skills;
Grow an understanding of critical international affairs issues and how to respond to them;
Develop a research project at a world-leading policy institute at a pivotal moment in a career;
Utilise mentoring opportunities for personal and professional growth; and
Connect with like-minded individuals and cultivate life-long relationships across our network.

The best part of the Academy Fellowship is the opportunity to meet and engage with people from an incredibly diverse range of backgrounds, gaining insights into the world from perspectives beyond my immediate social networks. I have stepped out of my comfort zone and delved into topics I wouldn’t ordinarily have the chance to explore.

Nikki Sun, Former International Strategy Forum Academy Fellow, Digital Society Programme

fellows hosted since launch.

nationalities of our fellows so far.

fellowships offered each year.

What is involved?

Academy fellows spend up to ten months at Chatham House. They join a diverse group of professionals all looking to take the next step in their careers.

Fellowships provide the opportunity to develop in four key areas:

Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of a policy challenge and how it might be overcome through research;
Skills: Acquire leadership skills through workshops and training;
Networking: Work with leading experts in international affairs and build lasting connections;
Self awareness: Build confidence, communication and presentation skills through one-to-one coaching, media training and public speaking.

The curriculum is divided into three elements:

60% working on a personal research project;
20% participating in the Leadership Masterclass Programme; and
20% contributing to Chatham House research activities.

All our fellows receive financial help and access to Chatham House’s resources. On successful completion of the fellowship, fellows become eligible discretionary Academy associate status and associate membership for a limited time.

Enquiries

If you are interested in our fellowships, our leadership programme or if you would like information on providing funding for or partnering with the Academy, please contact us.

Current opportunities

The fellowship is open to citizens of any African country.

Open to candidates from around the world and who are at the mid-stage of their career working in academia, NGOs, business, government departments, civil society or the media.

The fellowship is open to citizens of Greece.

Open to citizens of all nationalities, applicants must be working towards a Schwarzman Scholars Master’s degree.

Open to professionals in the early-to-mid-stage of their career and who can demonstrate a strong potential to excel in their industry or field.

Eligibility for this fellowship is restricted to individuals affiliated with the Open Society University Network.

Open to citizens of Russia, this fellowship seeks candidates to work with our Russia and Eurasia Programme.

Open to individuals who have lived experience of forced displacement, this fellowship seeks candidates to work with our Environment and Society Programme.

Open to alumni of the International Strategy Forum Fellowship, this fellowship seeks candidates to work with our Digital Society Programme.

Eligibility for this fellowship is restricted to graduating Marshall Scholars and Marshall Scholars alumni.

The fellowship is open to all nationalities from around the world with a strong interest in international economics and economic policy.

Latest content

South Korean Defense Ministry, South Korean Navy's destroyer Yulgok Yi I (front), U.S. Navy's USS Benfold (middle) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Atago (top) sailing in formation in 2023

The Trump administration’s approach to its alliances has shaken Europe. Indo-Pacific partners also have cause to be worried.

Biden’s sanctions may close the door on US mediation between the RSF and SAF. But Trump could build on them to bring about an inflection point in the war.

2024 Chatham House interns pose outside the building's blue front door

An internship at Chatham House offers an invaluable learning experience through a six-month placement in one of our teams.

Past events

Members of the Common Futures Conversations community join Sanam Nazari to discuss how to counter disinformation in an increasingly fractured geopolitical world.

Members of the Common Futures Conversations join US Ambassador Melanie Higgins to discuss youth foreign policy priorities for the incoming American administration.

Members of the Common Futures Conversations community discuss policy proposals related to the just green transition with Fadhel Kaboub.

Members of the Common Futures Conversations community discuss youth civic engagement with Prudence Ngwenya, Director of the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate at the African Union.

Join us at our open day event to find out what makes Chatham House a great place to work. You will discover more about the work we do, have the chance to ask questions and meet our diverse teams.