Hertie School: Centre for International Security Fellowship 2026/2027

📖 About Hertie School: Centre for International Security Fellowship

The Hertie School: Centre for International Security Fellowship is designed for researchers working on topics related to the following core research areas:

• Nuclear policy
• States and non-state actors
• Grand strategy
• Digital technology and security

Fellowship Duration

• One semester: Fall (September - January) or Spring (February - June)
• Entire academic year: September - June (exceptions considered)

Additional Benefits

• Research fellows will be listed on the Hertie School website.
• Access to the Hertie library.
• Desk space at the Centre (subject to availability).

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: October 4, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
• Category: Postgraduate, PhD, Fellowship
• Opportunity Location: Germany

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• All research fellowships are non-stipendiary appointments.
• The Centre can assist with funding applications from external sources such as:
  • DAAD
  • Humboldt Foundation

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to junior and senior researchers who hold (or are in the process of obtaining) a Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in political science, sociology, or economics.
• Applications are encouraged from citizens of all countries, particularly women and minorities.

📝 Application Process

• This institution uses Interfolio's Faculty Search for applications.
• Applicants receive a free Dossier account to send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
• Application Portal: Apply Now

📆 Application Deadline

• October 31, 2025

For more details, visit the Hertie School: Centre for International Security Fellowship Application Portal.

• All research fellowships are currently non-stipendiary appointments. However, the Centre can assist with funding applications from external sources such as the DAAD or the Humboldt Foundation.