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Become a Policy Leader Fellow at the Florence School of Transnational Governance(Fully-funded)

November 25, 2023
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Programme Description

The Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) at the Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG) is a residential programme for mid-career policy professionals from a range of policy fields: politics, civil service, media, non-governmental organisations and others. This unique programme is nested within one of the most renowned academic institutions in Europe and provides the fellows with an insider view into the EU policy making processes. However, the programme does not require academic training background and instead seeks to attract individuals with diverse hands-on experiences in policymaking across the world. Besides having direct access to the STG and the EUI faculty and researcher community, the fellows learn from each other and form lasting professional and personal connections.

Unique Features

  • Insider Access: Fellows gain insider perspectives into EU policy-making processes.
  • Networking: A platform to build lasting professional and personal connections with fellow participants, STG, and EUI faculty.
  • Global Alumni Network: Upon completion, fellows join a global network of policy professionals with lifelong access to EUI’s training opportunities.

The general profile of the candidates:

We welcome applications from anywhere in the world, regardless of nationality. EU citizenship is not required. While there is no age limit, the applicants are expected to demonstrate at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.

  • Mid-career professionals able to demonstrate solid professional experience (minimum 10 years) and potential for future excellence in a given policy area; candidates with strictly academic profile typically will not be considered.
  • Self-motivated and driven, able to autonomously accomplish the activities presented under the fellowship work plan.
  • Open-minded and curious individuals willing to engage in peer discussions on topics which may go beyond their area of expertise.

Duration

The fellowships are offered for a duration of five or ten months. Candidates should indicate their preference from the following options:

  • Five months: September 2024 – January 2025 or February 2025 – June 2025
  • Ten months: September 2024 – June 2025

Residence

Fellows must reside in the area of Florence for the duration of their Fellowship so that they can take an active part in the activities of the EUI/STG and the fellowship programme (with the possibility of short visits outside Florence and Italy). The fellowship cannot be carried out remotely/online.

Grant and Practical Details

  • Duration: Five or ten months (September 2024 – June 2025).
  • Residence: Fellows must reside in Florence for active participation in EUI/STG activities.
  • Grant: € 2,500 per month, with additional family allowances if applicable.
  • Taxation: Fellowship is not taxed by the EUI, but fellows must comply with other applicable tax provisions.
  • Medical Insurance: Fellows must have adequate coverage during their stay.
  • Travel Expenses: Reimbursement for incoming and outgoing trips up to €1,200.

Application details

Applications have to be submitted through the online application portal. Paper or email applications will not be considered.

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The application deadline for the 2024-2025 call is 25 January 2024 (14:00 CET).

  1. Register your application as soon as possible in order to give your referees sufficient time to submit the reference letters
  2. Submit your application by the deadline

Once you have registered your application you may continue to work on the application details and attachments until the deadline. After submission, it will not be possible to update or modify your application.

Required Documents

  • CV (maximum 3 pages)
  • Short biography (maximum 250 words)
  • Two reference letters
  • Copy of highest educational certificate
  • Letter of motivation (maximum 1000 words)
  • Work plan (maximum 2500 words)
  • Optional work sample(s) (maximum 2 samples)

Evaluation Criteria

Candidates are evaluated based on:

  • Accomplishments and Potential: Professional excellence and contributions to a given policy field.
  • Focus Area: Alignment with STG programs and faculty research areas.
  • Fellowship Work Plan: Substance, feasibility, and potential impact in a transnational policy context.
  • Motivation: Articulating the impact of the fellowship on professional growth and contributions to the STG.
  • Diversity: Striving for thematic, geographic, and gender diversity among fellows.

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