Vacancy title:
Fellowship Call 2027/28

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Education, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Academy of International Affairs NRW

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, May 31 2026

Duty Station:
Bonn | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About Academy of International Affairs NRW Fellowship Call

The Academy of International Affairs NRW (AIA NRW) is offering fellowships for the academic year 2027/28, focusing on the theme "Comprehensive Security for a Changing World: Building Strategic and Technological Resilience." The call invites applications from scholars and practitioners working on innovative projects in international politics. The fellowship program is open to outstanding scholars and practitioners from various fields, including politics, diplomacy, media, business, and civil society.

Sponsor Organisation: Academy of International Affairs NRW

Benefits of Academy of International Affairs NRW Fellowship Call

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to explore pressing global challenges in security and resilience within a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting. By bringing together academics and practitioners, the programme fosters innovative thinking and bridges the gap between theory and practice.

Participants gain the chance to develop impactful research, contribute to policy discussions, and engage with a network of experts working on the future of international security.

Academy of International Affairs NRW Fellowship Call Requirements

Academic Track

This track is designed for researchers whose projects are grounded in academic inquiry. Proposals should:

• Engage with current or emerging scholarly debates
• Demonstrate a clear research objective
• Contribute to advancing knowledge in international politics

Applicants must hold a PhD and provide evidence of their academic work, including publications.

Practitioner’s Track

The practitioner’s track is tailored for professionals working in fields related to international politics, policy, or security. Projects in this track should:

• Draw on practical, real-world experience
• Offer insights into policy or operational challenges
• Contribute to a broader understanding of international political dynamics

Application Date and Process

Applicants must submit a complete application consisting of:

• Application form
• Letter of motivation
• Project proposal (maximum 5 pages, including abstract) outlining:
  • Research questions
  • State of the field
  • Work plan and timeline
  • Expected outputs
  • Added value of conducting the project in Bonn
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 2 pages)

Additional Requirements for Academic Track

• PhD certificate (certified)
• Full list of publications
• 2–3 recent academic publications (in English)

All documents must be compiled into a single PDF for submission.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Applicants must submit a complete application consisting of:

• Application form
• Letter of motivation
• Project proposal (maximum 5 pages, including abstract) outlining:
  • Research questions
  • State of the field
  • Work plan and timeline
  • Expected outputs
  • Added value of conducting the project in Bonn
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 2 pages)

Additional Requirements for Academic Track

• PhD certificate (certified)
• Full list of publications
• 2–3 recent academic publications (in English)

All documents must be compiled into a single PDF for submission.

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026

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