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Eligibility Criteria
Nationality requirements:
The Academy Asfari Fellowship is open to citizens from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and
Syria.
The Academy Asia Senior Fellowship is open to citizens of Afghanistan, Australia, The
People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, Pakistan and South Korea.
The Academy Robert Bosch Fellowship is open to citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.
The Academy Turkey Senior Fellowship is open to Turkish citizens.
The Academy Stavros Niarchos Foundation Fellowship is open to Greek citizens. Please
note this fellowship is not open to Greek-Cypriot citizens.
Is it possible to apply for the Academy Asfari Fellowship if I fulfil the nationality eligibility
requirements mentioned above, but currently live in another country such as the UK or
USA?
Yes, although priority will be given to applicants, who are currently engaged in, or working with, civil
society in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine or Syria and who would, therefore, stand to benefit most from
undertaking the fellowship.
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Academy Senior Fellowships are aimed at individuals who are at a more advanced stage of their career
and have eight-15 years of relevant work experience or a PhD and three-10 years of relevant work
experience.
Can I undertake my PhD studies at the same time as undertaking a fellowship or use my
PhD topic as the research proposal?
No. Fellows are expected to work full-time towards their fellowship, and must propose a research project
that fits within the topics advertised for the fellowship.
Application Procedure
Notification of Candidates
Selection Process
If a candidate’s application is unsuccessful, can he/she reapply for the next fellowship?
Yes. A candidate may reapply for future calls and re-applications will not be disadvantaged in the
selection process.
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Will the Academy provide appropriate health insurance for the duration of the fellowship?
No, the Academy is not able to provide health insurance for fellows. However fellows who are successful
in their fellowship application will have to demonstrate to the Academy that they have adequate health
insurance provision, which should include cover for any potential repatriation costs.
Can I stay for a shorter period if my employer will not grant me leave for the full term of
the fellowship?
No. Candidates must be based at Chatham House in London for the full duration of the fellowship.