Chatham House 2021 Academy Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship for Leaders

Chatham House is pleased to invite applications for the Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship in the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs.

Fellows are hosted by and based in research teams at Chatham House. During the fellowship, the fellow will conduct a research project of their own design which falls within the research topics below.

The parameters for the research topics have been designed in broad terms to allow applicants to devise a project that appeals to their own research interests.

• Table of Content
• About Chatham House
• Academy Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Academy Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship
• Requirements for Academy Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Chatham House

Paris, 1919: Lionel Curtis, a British diplo­mat, delivered a barnstorming speech to the British and American delegates to the Paris Peace Conference, championing a vi­sion that was to alter the course of interna­tional politics. Curtis’s idea was for an organization whose purpose would be to foster mutual understanding of and between nations through debate, dialogue and independ­ent analysis. Bodies already existed for the advancement of science, medicine and the arts. Why not, with Europe still reeling from the First World War, create one for international relations? ... continue reading

Academy Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Academy Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship

The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of £2,365. Modest provision is made for the costs of relocation, fieldwork, and possible publication costs.

Requirements for Academy Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship Qualification

• The fellowship is open to all nationalities.
• It is required that the applicant holds a completed BA degree or equivalent, Masters degree with an international focus is preferred.
• The fellowship is aimed at candidates at the mid-stage of their career and who come from academia, NGOs, business, government departments, civil society or the media. They should possess knowledge of, and an interest in, the policy challenges related to global governance laid out on the Fellowships page.

Selection Criteria: The best candidates typically possess many or all of the following characteristics:

• Clear evidence of their leadership experience and background (personal or professional).
• Ability to explore problems with a holistic and inclusive perspective, with a natural curiosity towards issues and areas in the broader environment around their more specific research area of expertise.
• An original, relevant and clear research project proposal – feasible in the given timeline of the fellowship.
• Relevant background experience, demonstrated through their curriculum vitae.
• Strong track record in their area of expertise, including delivering research
• Good writing and presentation skills and a publishing record.
• Awareness of the international context of their research.
• A post-fellowship plan indicating how the candidate will apply their skills, knowledge and experience to impact and influence in their home country or region.
• A clear vision of their contribution to the Academy programme and fellowship cohort.

Applicants must adhere to stated word limits and are advised to read through the information on the Academy’s webpages before applying. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, nor will any additional or supplementary materials.

Documents Required for Application

• CV/resumé
• Names of two referees

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Chatham House website.