Fellowships at EUI 2026 for Policy Leaders
EUI 2026’s Policy Leaders Fellowships offer Research Fellowships and Scientist degrees in the field of Policy Issues. The deadline for submitting your application is January 23, 2026. This scholarship, valued at GBP 2,500 per month with additional benefits, is offered by the European University Institute (EUI). Applications for this award are open to all citizens. The Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF), a residential program at the Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG), is open to mid-career policy specialists from a variety of policy fields, including politics, the civil service, the media, non-governmental organizations, and others.
Summary:
- Degree: N/A
- Provided by: European University Institute
- Deadline: 23 January, 2026
- Scholarship value: Partial funded
- Host Country: Italy
Eligibility Criteria:
- During the policy process, candidates must demonstrate that they have both professional experience and the potential to succeed in the future.
- Candidates must be professionals in their early to mid-career (e.g., in politics, civil service, media, non-governmental organizations, and others).
- Participation in policy-related activities, especially those concerning transnational governance, is mandatory for candidates.
- Candidates must be self-motivated and have a well-defined plan for using the fellowship.
- Candidates must be inquisitive and active participants. Fellows are expected to participate in peer conversations on subjects that may be outside of their areas of expertise and to be a member of the EUI community on a daily basis.
- Candidates must be proficient in both writing and speaking English.
Benefits:
- The fellowship is fully funded by a €2,500 monthly award.
- Travel costs (subject to circumstances).
- A family allowance is provided when it is suitable.
