EUI Florence School of Transnational Governance Policy Leader Fellowship 2026/2027

The European University Institute (EUI) is now accepting applications for its Florence School of Transnational Governance Policy Leader Fellowship for the academic year 2026/2027. This prestigious program is designed for mid-career policy professionals from diverse fields.

📖 About the Fellowship

The Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) is a residential program at the Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG). It is aimed at mid-career professionals from various policy fields, including:

• Politics
• Civil service
• Media
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Other policy-related sectors

Key Features:

• Hands-on Experience: The program is tailored for individuals with diverse, practical experience in policy-making worldwide.
• No Academic Background Required: Academic training is not a prerequisite.
• Networking Opportunities: Fellows gain direct access to the STG, EUI faculty, and researcher community, fostering professional and personal connections.
• EU Policy Insight: Participants gain an insider's perspective on EU policy-making processes.

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

Residence

• Fellows must reside in Florence for the duration of the fellowship to actively participate in EUI/STG activities.
• Short visits outside Florence and Italy are allowed, but the fellowship cannot be conducted remotely.

Grant

• The basic grant is €2,500 per month.
• If fellows receive other grants or salaries, the fellowship amount may be adjusted (minimum €1,750 per month) based on additional income (supporting documents required).

Family Allowances

• A household allowance of up to €310 per month is available for fellows with a partner living in Florence, provided the partner's income is less than €2,000 per month.
• The total income (including the allowance) cannot exceed €2,000 per month.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. Mid-Career Professionals:

   • Minimum 10 years of solid professional experience in a policy-related field.
   • Candidates with a strictly academic profile are typically not considered.

2. Self-Motivated and Driven:

   • Ability to independently accomplish activities outlined in the fellowship work plan.

3. Open-Minded and Curious:

   • Willingness to engage in peer discussions on topics beyond their area of expertise.

4. Flexible and Cooperative:

   • Capable of working collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets on shared projects.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 23 January 2026
• To apply, visit the EUI Florence School of Transnational Governance Policy Leader Fellowship Application Portal.
• Direct application link: Apply Here.

For more details, visit the official EUI website.

• Residence: Fellows must reside in the area of Florence for the duration of their fellowship so that they can take an active part in the activities of the EUI/STG and the fellowship programme (with the possibility of short visits outside Florence and Italy). The fellowship cannot be carried out remotely/online.
• Grant: The basic grant is € 2,500 per month. Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the Fellowship will be fixed at a lower rate (minimum €1,750 per month) depending on the amount of the additional income (upon production of relevant supporting documents).
• Family Allowances: A household allowance of up to € 310 per month is paid to a Fellow with a partner if the partner lives with him /her in Florence and on the condition that the partner’s income is less than € 2,000 per month. The sum of income and allowance cannot exceed € 2,000 per month (i.e. if the income is more than € 1,700, the allowance will be paid only to top up to € 2,000).