To mid-career professionals, do you want to have an immersive leadership experience in Europe, through a fully funded residential program? Here is some exciting news: the applications are now open for the EUI Policy Leaders Fellowship 2026. A prestigious residential fellowship programme hosted by the European University Institute (EUI) is inviting applications from mid-career professionals from a wide range of policy fields, including civil service, non-governmental organizations, media, and politics, to gain valuable insights into the European Union policy-making process.
The objective of the residential program is to attract outstanding mid-career professionals with diverse hands-on experiences in policy-making from around the world. The duration of the EUI Policy Leaders fellowship program is 5-10 months. During the program, the selected fellows will work on individual projects to gain hands-on experience in policy-making under the guidance of EUI experts. Moreover, participants will also have an opportunity to attend the professional training programs and participate in the institute’s academic activities.
There are no country restrictions; the fellowship welcomes applications from anywhere in the world. The Residential fellowship at EUI offers generous support to selected participants, including a competetive stipend, household allowance, children, and travel allowance. There is no application fee required to apply for the program; the application needs to be submitted online via the official portal. The last date for submitting applications is January 23rd, 2026. Read more details below.
EUI Leaders Fellowship Programme 2026 Overview
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Location | Florence |
| Host Institute | European University Institute (EUI) |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Programme Type | Residential Fellowship |
| Number of Awards | Up to 25 |
| Application Deadline | January 23rd, 2026 |
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Fellowship Duration
The duration of the residential fellowship program is 5 or 10 months; applicants must indicate their preference from the options mentioned below.
- 10 Months: September 2025 – June 2026
- 5 Months: September 2026 – January 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invitied to apply for the EUI Policy Leadership fellowship:
- The programme welcomes applications from all nationals
- Applicants holding a minimum first university degree (Bachelor’s)
- There is no age limit to apply for the program
- Mid-career professionals with 10 years of relevant work experience
- Demonstrate interest in policy-making
*Preference will be given to the applicants whose work addresses pressing policy challenges relevant to STGS
Coverage
The EUI fellowship offers generous support, which includes:
- A monthly stipend of € 2,500 to cover living expenses
- A household allowance of up to € 310 per month (If applicable)
- A dependent child allowance of € 210 per month
- Travel support up to a maximum of €1,200.
- All the grants are tax-exempt
- Visa assistance for the non-EU nationals
Benefits
- Expand your networks with policy leaders and industry experts
- Have lifelong access to the Global Alumni network
- Access to EUI state-of-the-art facilities
- Opportunity to teach students in the institute
- Gain professional experience through intensive workshops and training
- Gain hands-on experience in policy
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their application:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae should not exceed 3 pages
- Short Biography of max 250 words that indicates the candidate’s profile
- Two Reference letters (Must be sent directly by the referees)
- Degree Certificate of the latest degree
- Work plan not exceeding 2500 words
- Project interest statement (Max 400 words)
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How to Apply for the EUI Leaders Fellowship?
Students meeting the above criteria must apply online via the official EUI online application portal. Visit the official link below, click on the “Apply Now” button, complete the application form, and provide all the required documents. Once you apply, it cannot be further modified.
To apply and for more details, visit the official link below.
APPLY FOR RESIDENTIAL FELLOWSHIP
