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, one of the policy-related challenges laid out in the research topics in ‘Research Topics.’

When can I apply?

The recruitment round for 2017 is between 3 April and 31 May, applications made outside of this period will not be considered. Apply using our online application portal.

Applicants applying from within Russia who may be unable to complete online application form should email to receive an electronic copy of the application form. Late or incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Applicants who are not applying from within Russia must complete the online application form. 

Remuneration and benefits

The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of approximately £2,300.  Modest provision is made for the costs of relocation, fieldwork, and possible publication costs.

Fellowship structure

A fellow’s time will be split between three key areas: 

Completing a personal research project of the fellow's own design undertaken with the guidance of a Chatham House expert, (approximately 50%).

Contributing to the ongoing research activities of their host research team and other Chatham House teams as appropriate (approximately 20%).

Participation in the Academy’s Leadership Programme (approximately 30%). The Leadership Programme is a key part of the Academy fellowships. It provides fellows with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills, network and self-awareness, which they can then draw upon in their future careers as effective leaders in their field.

How long is the fellowship?

The fellowship is for a 9-month term from mid-September 2017 to mid-June 2018.

Where will I be based?

The fellow will be based full-time at Chatham House, London.

Fellows are hosted by and based in a research team 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.

Research topics with the Russia and Eurasia Programme

Internal dynamics

1. Developments in economic growth, modernization and democratization in the Eastern Partnership countries and/or Russia

2. Regional elites and networks of power

3. Societal changes, migration, inter-ethnic relations and non-state actors

4. State capacity, resilience, and external leverage in Eastern Partnership countries and/or Russia

External relations

5. Relations between EU/NATO and the Eastern Partnership countries/Russia

6. Security and conflict resolution

7. Prospects for intra-regional conflict or cooperation

8. Relations between the Eastern Partnership countries and Russia

For more information about the work of the Russia and Eurasia Programme and the context for this research topic, please click here.

The Robert Bosch Fellowship (Russia and Eurasia) is a joint initiative between Chatham House and the Robert Bosch Stiftung. 

Eligibility criteria

Citizenship

The fellowship is open to citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.

Applications will also be accepted from applicants holding dual nationality which includes one of these countries.

Education

It is required that the applicant holds a completed BA degree or equivalent, Masters degree with an international focus is preferred.

Should you have any further queries please write at .

The Robert Bosch Fellowship (Russia and Eurasia) is a joint initiative between Chatham House and the Robert Bosch Stiftung. 

Source and further information: Chatham House