Open Society University Network Academy Fellowships

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for this fellowship is restricted to individuals affiliated with the Open Society University Network (OSUN) – scholars who are based at the following OSUN partner institutions and are involved in on-going and developing OSUN projects and programs.

Eligible OSUN institutions

• Universidad de Los Andes
• American University of Central Asia
• American University of Beirut
• Ashesi University
• National Sun Yat-sen University
• BRAC University
• Al-Quds University
• Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research

Career

These junior fellowships are aimed at scholars at the early to mid-stage of their career (i.e. doctoral candidates, scholars with doctoral degrees, and junior faculty with graduate degrees and an active current record of research).

Overall, the fellowship is aimed at researchers and university faculty, in particular scholars leading or contributing to OSUN programs, and aims at supporting the linkage between the OSUN partners and a global community of experts and practitioners in global governance.

How long is the fellowship?

OSUN Academy Fellows will spend two months at Chatham House in 2021/22.

Where will I be based?

The fellow will be based full-time at Chatham House in London. However, working patterns will be flexible and some aspects of the programme may be held online in line with safe Covid-19 working practices.

Fellowship structure

OSUN Academy Fellowships will contribute to the Fellows’ on-going research projects and enhance their engagement in OSUN academic and outreach programs. The candidates will define clear research objectives for the term of the Fellowship at Chatham House. These objectives will be well aligned with both the wider context of academic work of the Fellow and the thematic and regional questions of the existing research programs of Chatham House.

While at Chatham House, fellows help to strengthen our existing research and develop their own research project. Fellows disseminate their work through writing, speaking engagements, convening, and contributing to the Academy’s Leadership Programme. They will also have the option of attending Leadership Programme activities throughout their period of residence allowing them to engage with world-class experts and build their capacity for independent thinking on global policy issues through developing a network with other like-minded future leaders.

With support from the Academy, junior OSUN fellows will have the opportunity to contribute to select Chatham House publications and outputs. These may include producing expert comments, articles in The World Today magazine, video explainers or podcasts.

Fellows will also be encouraged to speak at and convene Chatham House events.

Remuneration and benefits

Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of £2,300 subject to UK tax and other statutory deductions. Modest provision is made for the costs of relocation, fieldwork, and possible publication costs.

To apply for this fellowship, we need:

• The applicant’s CV/résumé
• The names of two referees
• The applicant’s proposal for a research project based on the topic guidance found here

Selection criteria

• Leadership potential
• Aptitude to benefit from the broad and inclusive nature of the fellowship
• The relevance and clarity of the proposed research project, as demonstrated through the project proposal
• Relevant background experience, as demonstrated through the curriculum vitae
• Demonstrating the necessary English-language ability
• Motivation for undertaking the fellowship
• A post-fellowship plan which indicates how the candidate will return to their home country or region and apply their skills and knowledge

Selection process

• Stage one: complete the application below. Once the submission period ends, all applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by our selection committee.
• Stage two: shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview.
• Stage three: fellows will be selected and notified via email.