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NATO Defense College Italy Resident Fellowship Programme 2026 (Fully Funded)

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The 2026 NATO Defense College (NDC) Resident Fellowship Programme, a distinguished, fully supported research opportunity situated in Rome, Italy, is currently accepting applications. This program provides a special opportunity for both seasoned and up-and-coming academics from NATO member and partner nations to conduct research that directly advances the strategic and policy objectives of the alliance.

The fellowship, which is hosted by the NDC’s Research Division, which is essential in determining how NATO responds to threats to international security, accepts eight academics annually. Senior and junior researchers, PhD candidates, and specialists from partner countries are among the participants; all provide original research that is in line with NATO’s aims.

Fellows will have the chance to present their work to the college and will have access to the policy-making environment of NATO, including classified insights. This program provides a rare opportunity to work with top international security and defense experts and participate in high-level policy discussions. The NDC Fellowship is an excellent chance to further your academic and policy career, regardless of your level of experience as a researcher or as a doctoral student.

Host Country: Italy

University: NATO Defense College (NDC)

Opportunity Type: Fellowship

Eligibility Country: International Students

Financial Coverage: Fully Funded

Eligibility Criteria:

NATO Fellowships (4 seats total)

Senior Scholar (1 seat):

  • PhD required
  • Minimum 4 years of post-doctoral experience
  • Strong track record of relevant publications

Junior Scholar (1 seat):

  • PhD required
  • Relevant academic publications

PhD Candidates (2 seats):

  • Near completion of a PhD
  • Research/thesis must be relevant to NATO-related topics
  • Open to applicants from all NATO Member States

2. Partnership for Peace (PfP) Fellowships (2 seats)

  • Open to applicants from the following countries:
  • Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Serbia, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

3. Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) Fellowships (2 seats)

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3. Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) Fellowships (2 seats)

  • Open to applicants from the following countries:
  • Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia

4. Other Military Cooperation/Partners Across the Globe (OMC/PaG) Fellowship (1 seat)

  • Open to applicants from the following countries:
  • Australia, Colombia, Iraq, Japan, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Mongolia

Benefits:

  • Five months at the NATO Defense College in Rome, with full funding
  • The fellowship will provide a monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
  • Exclusive access to strategic policy debates and NATO research resources
  • Possibility of research publication via NATO platforms
  • Participation in mentoring in the senior course at the college
  • extensive connections with more than 130 past fellows from academic and strategic domains worldwide

Deadline: 17 May 2025

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