ISS Dakar: Junior Fellowship Programme 2026–2027

📖 About the Programme

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Bosch Foundation are empowering West Africa’s next generation of policy leaders through a flagship programme focused on Gender, Human Security, and Geopolitics. Exceptional young West Africans, especially women, are invited to apply for the first intake of four fellows.

🎁 Benefits

Participants in the ISS Dakar: Junior Fellowship Programme will receive:

• Monthly stipend plus health insurance
• Accommodation in Dakar
• Return flight to and from your home country
• Professional mentorship from experienced ISS researchers
• Access to a vibrant fellowship network and career opportunities across Africa

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the programme, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of any West African country
• Be under 30 years of age
• Hold a Master’s degree in international relations, political science, law, anthropology, sociology, or related fields
• Have a strong interest in security, gender, democracy, governance, or geopolitics
• Be fluent in English or French (additional West African languages are a plus)
• Be a confident communicator, self-motivated, and eager to grow in a dynamic team

📅 Application Date and Process

How to Apply:

Email your complete application to Souleymane Ndiaye at dakarjobs@issafrica.org.

Required Documents:

1. A motivational cover letter
2. A detailed CV with three references
3. A copy of your Master’s degree
4. A scanned ID or passport copy

⏳ Application Deadline

10 May, 2026

📩 Contact Information

For inquiries or to submit your application, email: dakarjobs@issafrica.org

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to grow as a policy leader in West Africa!

• Monthly stipend plus health insurance
• Accommodation in Dakar
• Return flight to and from your home country
• Professional mentorship from experienced ISS researchers
• Access to a vibrant fellowship network and career opportunities across Africa