Chatham House 2022 Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship

Published: 11 Apr 2022 2,342 views

The fellowship is open to individuals who are dynamic, creative, driven and excited to contribute to Chatham House’s research teams. As a fellow, you will have the opportunity to analyse key global and national challenges and develop policy solutions.

This fellowship is a joint initiative with Richard and Susan Hayden. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing. Fellows take part in the core work of the Institute, developing their skills through the leadership programme, and furthering their professional network in the field of international affairs.

Academy Fellows spend ten months at Chatham House between October 2022 and July 2023. The fellow will be based full-time at Chatham House in London. However, working patterns will be flexible and some aspects of the programme may be held online, in line with safe Covid-19 working practices.

Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship

Application Deadline	April 25, 2022
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	United Kingdom
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Chatham House
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Chatham House 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 Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship

• Open to candidates from around the world and who are at the mid-stage of their career working in academia, NGOs, business, government departments, civil society or the media.
• Applicants must hold a completed BA degree or equivalent and have experience with conducting research.
• The ideal candidate should be at the early-to-mid-stage of their career and come from one of the following fields or work: academia, NGO, business, government departments, civil society or the media. All applicants should possess knowledge of, and an interest in, international affairs, their chosen area of research, and Chatham House’s mission and research.
• There are no age restrictions for applicants.
• Fellows are expected to work full-time towards their fellowship and therefore it is not possible to undertake a fellowship at the same time as pursuing work or studies.

Selection Process

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.

Application Documents

• The applicant’s CV/résumé
• The names of two referees
• The applicant’s proposal for a research project (see PDF for details)

Application Deadline

April 25, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Chatham House on apply.workable.com to apply