Applications are now open for the 2025 Richard and Susan Hayden Academic Fellowship in London . It is a fully-funded, ten-month international fellowship . The fellowship is open to all citizens from all over the world. Fellows will spend 10 months at Chatham House in London. The programme will run from October 2025 to July 2026. There is no application fee and the fellowship covers all expenses. The purpose of the fellowship is to develop leadership skills and expand professional networks. During the ten months, participants will conduct in-depth research on a topic of their choice. Applicants from a range of backgrounds, including government, research, academia, civil society and journalism, are invited to apply. More details below.

Details about the Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship 2025 in London, UK

• Host country : United Kingdom
• Location : Chatham House, London
• Fellowship duration : 10 months
• Fellowship period : October 2025 to July 2026.
• Advantages : Full financing
• Deadline: March 19, 2025

Financial benefits

The program covers:

• £2,365 monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
• Travel (plane/train) to/from the UK.
• Visa costs are covered.
• Paying healthcare fees in the UK.
• - Field work expenses (travel, conferences, publishing).

Who can apply for the fellowship?

• Nationality: Open to all nationalities.
• Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required, with research experience.
• Age: No age limit.
• Professional Background: Open to early to mid-career candidates from:
  • academy
  • NGOs
  • a job
  • government
  • Civil society
  • Media
• Knowledge/Interest: Must have knowledge and interest in international affairs.
• All applicants must have knowledge and interest in international affairs.

Required documents

• CV Click here to provide it to you
• Two reference letters click here to provide them to you
• The applicant proposes a research project based on thematic orientation .

Selection Criteria

The application will be evaluated on the basis of:

• Research experience.
• - University degree and postgraduate studies.
• - To have relevant background experience in the field of the proposed research.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Selected applicants will be invited to an interview via Zoom. Following the interview, fellows will be notified of their selection via email.

How to apply for the Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship 2025 ?

Applications must be submitted online through an online portal. There is no application fee at any stage of the scholarship. The official website link is given below.