Stavros Niarchos Foundation Academy Fellowship 2024-25

Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a world leading, independent policy institute and a trusted forum for debate and dialogue. Based in London, for more than 100 years our research and ideas have helped people to understand a rapidly changing world. As a global think tank, our mission is to help governments and societies build a sustainably secure, prosperous and just world. We pursue this mission through dialogue, analysis and delivering solutions-based ideas.Now in our second century, Chatham House has an ambitious goal to prepare the next generation of thinkers to meet the challenges of tomorrow.Our Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership and the Next Generation, established in 2014 and opened by Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, develops future policy makers and drives positive change in world affairs by equipping future leaders with the knowledge, skills and networks to make a lasting, positive impact on international affairs.Academy fellowships, embedded in our exclusive training programme and supported by our 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. Academy Fellowships This fellowship is a joint initiative with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. 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.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: Asia-Pacific Programme• What are China’s regional and global leadership ambitions and how are Beijing’s ambitions impacting its neighbourhood and global governance?• How do other Asian nations perceive China and how are they managing theirrelationships with China?• What international role are other rising powers such as India and Indonesia seeking andhow can and will they change their regions and the wider world?• How are the various Indo-Pacific strategies and approaches of the US and its alliesperceived in the region and how are they faring?• What has driven successful democratic consolidation in Asia and why is authoritarianismproving so enduring in some countries?• What models and approaches should developing nations in Asia take to ensure rapid andmore balanced economic growth in future? Digital Society Initiative• AI is rapidly developing as a technology shaping the world, but the vast majority of its development takes place in industry and not in the public sector or between nations. Howmight a public option for AI be conceived of, funded or coordinated, either at a national levelor internationally; in a specific sector or as general purpose public compute?Europe Programme•Future of the EU: How will enlargement change the nature of the EU? What institutional reform is needed to enable enlargement to happen? How might a swing to the right across Europe challenge the enlargement agenda?•Safeguarding European security: What vulnerabilities do European countries, and NATO, have when it comes to economic security and energy security? How can these vulnerabilities be addressed? How can Europe unlock sustained and long-term action on security, and how does this interact with European competitiveness?•Europe's positioning in the world: how should Europe position itself between the US and China? What should its relations with Africa be? What does a geopolitical Europe look like in practice?Global Health Programme• Considerations for regional strategic stockpiling of medical countermeasures for health emergencies: strengthening supply chain resilience and self-sufficiency.• Governance of pathogen research• Examination of the effectiveness of compulsory license flexibility in the Trips Agreement– is it fit for purpose?• How effective are laboratory systems in Africa? What are the gaps, redundancies andvulnerabilities and how can a regional approach help?• Were lockdowns really necessary and are they a good idea for next time?International Security Programme• How can the parallels between space and cyberspace on responsible state behaviour helpaddress shared challenges in both domains and ensure their secure and peaceful utilization?
•In light of the evolving geopolitical challenges and emerging security threats, in whatways should NATO adapt to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness in maintainingregional and global security in the future?• How can international legal frameworks and collaborative efforts be strengthened toensure greater accountability for cybercriminal activities targeting Critical NationalInfrastructure, and what role do emerging technologies play in enhancing attribution andprosecution?• How can European states adjust their deterrence messaging for future threats withoutfalling victim to a security dilemma?Middle East and North Africa Programme• Palestine – domestic and foreign policy• Climate change in MENA – implications, policy, scope for regional cooperation• Political economy and accountability, preferably in Libya and/or Maghreb• Artificial intelligence in MENA – governance and accountability, regional leadership• China-MENA – nature of the relationship, implications for regional security andgeopolitical competitionUS and the Americas Programme• Research projects that speak to the broader international implications of America'schanging global role.UK in the World Programme• The UK’s science and technology capabilities, ambitions and its potential role in globalgovernance (particularly around developments concerning AI)• The UK’s strategic relations with the ‘global south’, including the UK’s role in the Indo Pacific; UK-India; UK-China; UK-Commonwealth• UK foreign policy and prosperity/resilience at home – the ‘securenomics’ idea thatLabour is putting forward (drawing heavily on Biden’s FP for the middle-class policy fromwhen he took office)• How UK foreign policy impacts different regions/devolved nations, and whether/how dodifferent regions/nations within the UK perceive/shape/influence UK foreign policy made inWestminsterSelection criteria The successful applicant will:
Meet
nationality criteria (open
to citizens of Greece; applications will also be
accepted from applicants holding dual nationality which includes citizenship of Greece) 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 BenefitsAcademy 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
Contract: 10 months, temporary.Location: Hybrid (Office/Home), minimum 2 days in the office per week, plus expected attendance at leadership programme sessions.Closing Date: Monday 15 May 2024. You will be notified of the status of your application within 4 weeks of the role closing.Please note: We screen candidates anonymously. We will not see your personal information before your application has been moved forward in the process. Please exclude any personal or identifiable information in your application answers including your personal statement.The Job Description as outlined above will not be available once the closing date has passed. Please ensure you keep a copy for your own record.
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