ISS Dakar Junior Fellowship Programme 2026–2027
Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and Bosch Foundation
Quick Facts
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About This Scholarship
The ISS Junior Fellowship Programme empowers exceptional young West Africans through a 10-month flagship programme on gender, human security and geopolitics, working with leading African experts in Dakar. Fellows conduct research on pressing security issues, attend seminars with policymakers, publish articles, and interact directly with government officials to help craft policy solutions.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Accommodation in Dakar
- Return flight to and from home country
- Professional mentorship from experienced ISS researchers
- Access to fellowship network and career opportunities across Africa
Who Can Apply
- 1 Be a citizen of any West African country
- 2 Be under 30 years of age
- 3 Hold a Master's degree in international relations, political science, law, anthropology, sociology, or related fields
- 4 Have a strong interest in security, gender, democracy, governance or geopolitics
- 5 Be fluent in English or French; additional West African languages are a plus
- 6 Be a confident communicator, self-motivated and eager to grow in a dynamic team