CEG Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship 2026

Deadline: Jun 05, 2026

other

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

🏢 About CEG Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship

The Counter Extremism Group (CEG) Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship is designed to identify, nurture, and guide young individuals who are passionate about counter-terrorism and counter-extremism. This program is ideal for those looking to pursue a career in these fields or closely related areas in the United Kingdom.

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

Free course: No fees are required for participation.
Financial support:
- Travel costs within the UK.
- Six nights of accommodation.
- A small daily per diem.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

CEG is looking for exceptional individuals who meet the following criteria:

Career stage:
- Students, recent graduates, or professionals in the early years of their career.
Intellectual curiosity:
- Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to take clear, well-reasoned positions and critically engage with challenges posed by extremism and terrorism.
Backgrounds and disciplines:
- Open to applicants from diverse fields such as policy, academia, operations, or media.
- What matters most is your drive, intellectual seriousness, and potential to contribute to the future of the field.

📝 Application Process

To apply, send the following documents to fellowship@counterextremism.org.uk:

CV
Cover letter explaining:
- Why you wish to take the course.
- Which article, book, or thinker has most influenced your attitudes towards terrorism and/or extremism (200 words max).
- What is the single biggest extremist threat facing Britain today? Why? What is the best argument that you are wrong? (300 words max).
- Include a written declaration that you have complied with CEG’s GenAI policy.

📌 Note: Application documents should be submitted as attached Word or PDF files.

📅 Application Deadline

05 June, 2026

For more details, visit the official Counter Extremism Group website.

Benefits

The course is free.
Financial support to cover travel costs within the UK.
Six nights accommodation.
A small daily per diem.

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