{"id":45437,"date":"2025-11-22T08:29:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T08:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=45437"},"modified":"2025-11-22T08:29:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T08:29:04","slug":"policy-leader-fellowship-at-the-european-university-institute-eui-florence-school-of-transnational-governancefully-funded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=45437","title":{"rendered":"Policy Leader Fellowship 2026\u20132027 at the European University Institute Florence (Fully Funded, Open to All Nationalities)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"427\"><strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"427\">A Premier Fellowship for Global Mid-Career Policy Professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"803\">Are you a mid-career professional working in government, civil society, media, or international policy spaces? The <strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"578\">Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF)<\/strong> at the <strong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"639\">Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG)<\/strong> offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your leadership, deepen your policy expertise, and engage with one of Europe\u2019s most prestigious academic institutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1053\">This fully funded residential fellowship\u2014hosted at the historic <strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"892\">Palazzo Buontalenti<\/strong> in Florence, Italy\u2014brings together a global cohort of policy leaders committed to shaping innovative solutions for today\u2019s most urgent transnational challenges.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1053\"><strong>The fellows spend five or ten months at the STG developing policy recommendations and practical solutions for pressing issues of transnational relevance inspired and informed by their work experience<\/strong>. In addition, the fellows attend professional skills trainings and can freely participate in the academic life and activities of the EUI to enhance their fellowship project. At the same time, the fellows enrich\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eui.eu\/people?u=stg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the STG community<\/a>\u00a0by bringing their first-hand experiences to teaching, training and networking at the School.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1088\"><strong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1088\">Key Programme Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1292\">\n<li data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1137\">\n<p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1137\"><strong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1116\">Programme Start Date:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1135\">1 September 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1172\">\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1172\"><strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1156\">Methodology:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1170\">Residential<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1229\">\n<p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1229\"><strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1188\">Location:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1227\">Palazzo Buontalenti, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1292\">\n<p data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1292\"><strong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1257\">Application Deadline:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1290\">23 January 2026 at 14:00 CET<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1339\"><strong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1339\">About the Policy Leader Fellowship<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1619\">The <strong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1373\">Policy Leader Fellowship<\/strong> is a unique international fellowship designed for <strong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1452\">mid-career professionals<\/strong> with at least <strong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1493\">10 years of experience<\/strong> in policy-related fields. Unlike academic fellowships, PLF prioritizes applicants with <em data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1615\">hands-on professional experience<\/em> in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1828\">\n<li data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1653\">\n<p data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1653\">Government and civil service<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1680\">\n<p data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1680\">Politics and diplomacy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1723\">\n<p data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1723\">Non-governmental and nonprofit sectors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1748\">\n<p data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1748\">Media and journalism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1780\">\n<p data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1780\">International organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1796\">\n<p data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1796\">Think tanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1828\">\n<p data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1828\">Other policy-focused fields<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2028\">The fellowship immerses participants in the vibrant intellectual environment of the <strong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1953\">European University Institute (EUI)<\/strong>, providing access to leading scholars, practitioners, and global networks.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2064\"><strong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2064\">What Makes the PLF Unique?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2393\">\n<li data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2106\">\n<p data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2106\">Focus on <strong data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2104\">real-world policy impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2142\">\n<p data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2142\">No academic background required<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2214\">\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2214\">Strong emphasis on <strong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2181\">peer learning<\/strong>, collaboration, and creativity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2286\">\n<p data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2286\">Direct exposure to EU governance and international policy processes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2393\">\n<p data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2393\">Opportunity to work on both <strong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2347\">individual policy projects<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2391\">collective, faculty-led initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2546\">Upon completion, fellows join a prestigious <strong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2464\">global alumni network<\/strong> with lifelong benefits, training opportunities, and professional growth pathways.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2578\"><strong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2578\">Programme Structure<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2 data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2619\"><strong data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2619\">1. Individual Fellowship Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2767\">Over <strong data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2647\">five or ten months<\/strong>, fellows develop an original policy-related project that addresses pressing transnational issues. Projects may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2903\">\n<li data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2795\">\n<p data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2795\">Policy recommendations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2820\">\n<p data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2820\">Strategic frameworks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2843\">\n<p data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2843\">Practical toolkits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2879\">\n<p data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2879\">Research-informed policy briefs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2903\">\n<p data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2903\">Advocacy strategies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2993\">Fellows receive full access to the STG and EUI academic ecosystem to enhance their work.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3036\"><strong data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3036\">2. Collective Faculty-Led Projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3260\">Each fellow contributes to <strong data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3100\">one faculty-led thematic project<\/strong> during the academic year. Applicants must choose <strong data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3187\">two preferred collective projects<\/strong> during the application process and provide interest statements for each.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3409\">These collaborative projects enable fellows to engage deeply with broader governance challenges while developing interdisciplinary teamwork skills. These projects are research and creative initiatives proposed by Faculty members for the 2026\u201327 academic year.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/preview-eui.cloud.contensis.com\/apply.aspx?id=policy-leader-fellowship&amp;subpage=informationForApplicants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applicants are required to engage with these projects as part of their application.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3456\"><strong data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3456\">3. Professional Development &amp; Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3488\">Fellows benefit from exclusive:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3658\">\n<li data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3510\">\n<p data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3510\">Skills workshops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3534\">\n<p data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3534\">Leadership seminars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3550\">\n<p data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3550\">Policy labs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3586\">\n<p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3586\">Academic events and conferences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3658\">\n<p data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3658\">Multidisciplinary networking opportunities across the EUI community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3712\"><strong data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3712\">4. A Fully Residential Experience in Florence<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3874\">The fellowship is strictly <strong data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3753\">in-person<\/strong>. Fellows must reside in Florence to fully participate in programme activities, peer learning, and community engagements.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"3911\"><strong data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3911\">Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3985\">The fellowship welcomes applicants from <strong data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3974\">all nationalities<\/strong>. There is:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4080\">\n<li data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4007\">\n<p data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"4007\"><strong data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"4005\">No age limit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4049\">\n<p data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4049\"><strong data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4047\">No requirement for EU citizenship<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4080\">\n<p data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4080\"><strong data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4080\">No requirement for a PhD<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4110\"><strong data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4110\">Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4391\">\n<li data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4172\">\n<p data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4172\">At least <strong data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4134\">10 years<\/strong> of relevant professional experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4214\">\n<p data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4214\">A <strong data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4198\">Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong> or equivalent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4215\" data-end=\"4290\">\n<p data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4290\">Level <strong data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4249\">C1 English proficiency<\/strong> (certificate required after selection)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4337\">\n<p data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4337\">Strong motivation and leadership potential<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4391\">\n<p data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4391\">Ability to work collaboratively and independently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4523\">Professionals with purely academic backgrounds are <em data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4472\">less likely to be selected<\/em>, as the fellowship emphasizes applied policy work.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4554\"><strong data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4554\">Funding &amp; Benefits<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2 data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4576\"><strong data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4576\">Monthly Grant<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4668\">\n<li data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4601\">\n<p data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4601\"><strong data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4599\">\u20ac2,500 per month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4668\">\n<p data-start=\"4604\" data-end=\"4668\">Adjusted if the fellow receives external income (minimum \u20ac1,750)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4694\"><strong data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4694\">Family Allowances<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4838\">\n<li data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4750\">\n<p data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"4750\"><strong data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"4715\">\u20ac310 per month<\/strong> for a partner living in Florence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4798\">\n<p data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4798\"><strong data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4771\">\u20ac210 per month<\/strong> for each dependent child<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4838\">\n<p data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4838\">Additional eligibility criteria apply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"4867\"><strong data-start=\"4843\" data-end=\"4867\">Travel Reimbursement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4868\" data-end=\"4986\">\n<li data-start=\"4868\" data-end=\"4916\">\n<p data-start=\"4870\" data-end=\"4916\">Up to <strong data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4886\">\u20ac1,200<\/strong> total for round-trip travel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4963\">\n<p data-start=\"4919\" data-end=\"4963\">Covers economy flights or first-class rail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4964\" data-end=\"4986\">\n<p data-start=\"4966\" data-end=\"4986\">Does not cover taxis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4988\" data-end=\"5007\"><strong data-start=\"4991\" data-end=\"5007\">Visa Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5112\">Non-EU fellows receive assistance with visa and residence permits, including support for family members.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"5119\" data-end=\"5166\"><strong data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5166\">Application Requirements (2026\u20132027 Call)<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"5168\" data-end=\"5341\">All applications must be submitted <strong data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5213\">online<\/strong> before <strong data-start=\"5221\" data-end=\"5253\">23 January 2026 at 14:00 CET<\/strong>. The portal allows edits until the deadline; after submission, changes are not allowed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5369\"><strong data-start=\"5347\" data-end=\"5369\">Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"5370\" data-end=\"5737\">\n<li data-start=\"5370\" data-end=\"5395\">\n<p data-start=\"5373\" data-end=\"5395\"><strong data-start=\"5373\" data-end=\"5379\">CV<\/strong> (max 3 pages)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5396\" data-end=\"5436\">\n<p data-start=\"5399\" data-end=\"5436\"><strong data-start=\"5399\" data-end=\"5418\">Short biography<\/strong> (max 250 words)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5437\" data-end=\"5481\">\n<p data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5481\"><strong data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5461\">Motivation letter<\/strong> (max 1,000 words)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5518\">\n<p data-start=\"5485\" data-end=\"5518\"><strong data-start=\"5485\" data-end=\"5498\">Work plan<\/strong> (max 2,500 words)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5519\" data-end=\"5582\">\n<p data-start=\"5522\" data-end=\"5582\"><strong data-start=\"5522\" data-end=\"5547\">Two reference letters<\/strong> (submitted directly by referees)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5583\" data-end=\"5626\">\n<p data-start=\"5586\" data-end=\"5626\"><strong data-start=\"5586\" data-end=\"5624\">Copy of highest degree certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5627\" data-end=\"5699\">\n<p data-start=\"5630\" data-end=\"5699\"><strong data-start=\"5630\" data-end=\"5676\">Two collective project interest statements<\/strong> (max 400 words each)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5700\" data-end=\"5737\">\n<p data-start=\"5703\" data-end=\"5737\">Optional: <strong data-start=\"5713\" data-end=\"5737\">up to 2 work samples<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"5739\" data-end=\"5903\"><strong data-start=\"5739\" data-end=\"5753\">Important:<\/strong> AI-generated content is strictly regulated. Applicants must comply with EUI\u2019s guidelines on the responsible use of AI tools in application materials.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"5910\" data-end=\"5935\"><strong data-start=\"5912\" data-end=\"5935\">Selection Procedure<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"5937\" data-end=\"6020\">The PLF is highly competitive, with only <strong data-start=\"5978\" data-end=\"5986\">4\u20135%<\/strong> of applicants selected each year.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6022\" data-end=\"6046\"><strong data-start=\"6026\" data-end=\"6046\">Selection Stages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"6047\" data-end=\"6614\">\n<li data-start=\"6047\" data-end=\"6135\">\n<p data-start=\"6050\" data-end=\"6135\"><strong data-start=\"6050\" data-end=\"6071\">Eligibility Check<\/strong> \u2013 Incomplete or late applications are automatically rejected.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6136\" data-end=\"6424\">\n<p data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6200\"><strong data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6159\">Committee Review<\/strong> \u2013 Applications are evaluated based on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6204\" data-end=\"6424\">\n<li data-start=\"6204\" data-end=\"6231\">\n<p data-start=\"6206\" data-end=\"6231\">Professional excellence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6235\" data-end=\"6255\">\n<p data-start=\"6237\" data-end=\"6255\">Policy relevance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6259\" data-end=\"6304\">\n<p data-start=\"6261\" data-end=\"6304\">Strength and feasibility of the work plan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6308\" data-end=\"6347\">\n<p data-start=\"6310\" data-end=\"6347\">Contribution to collective projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6351\" data-end=\"6392\">\n<p data-start=\"6353\" data-end=\"6392\">Motivation and professional alignment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6396\" data-end=\"6424\">\n<p data-start=\"6398\" data-end=\"6424\">Diversity considerations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6426\" data-end=\"6529\">\n<p data-start=\"6429\" data-end=\"6529\"><strong data-start=\"6429\" data-end=\"6451\">Shortlist Approval<\/strong> \u2013 A shortlist and reserve list are reviewed by the EUI Executive Committee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6530\" data-end=\"6614\">\n<p data-start=\"6533\" data-end=\"6614\"><strong data-start=\"6533\" data-end=\"6551\">Final Decision<\/strong> \u2013 Results are communicated within four months of the deadline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"6616\" data-end=\"6667\">No feedback is provided to unsuccessful candidates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"6616\" data-end=\"6667\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.eui.eu\/osiris_aanmeld_euiprd\/Welkom.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"6674\" data-end=\"6706\"><strong data-start=\"6676\" data-end=\"6706\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3 data-start=\"6708\" data-end=\"6754\"><strong data-start=\"6712\" data-end=\"6752\">Is the fellowship fully residential?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6755\" data-end=\"6812\">Yes, fellows must live in Florence for the full duration.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6814\" data-end=\"6867\"><strong data-start=\"6818\" data-end=\"6865\">How many fellowships are awarded each year?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6868\" data-end=\"6904\">Approximately <strong data-start=\"6882\" data-end=\"6891\">20\u201325<\/strong> fellowships.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6906\" data-end=\"6939\"><strong data-start=\"6910\" data-end=\"6937\">Can applicants reapply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6940\" data-end=\"6968\">Yes, candidates may reapply.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6970\" data-end=\"6996\"><strong data-start=\"6974\" data-end=\"6994\">Do I need a PhD?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6997\" data-end=\"7035\">No. A Bachelor\u2019s degree is sufficient.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7037\" data-end=\"7090\"><strong data-start=\"7041\" data-end=\"7088\">Can I work while completing the fellowship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7091\" data-end=\"7220\">No full-time work is allowed. Occasional remote consulting may be approved if it does not interfere with programme participation.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"7227\" data-end=\"7270\"><strong data-start=\"7229\" data-end=\"7270\">Technical Assistance for Applications<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"7272\" data-end=\"7307\">If you experience technical issues:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7309\" data-end=\"7536\">\n<li data-start=\"7309\" data-end=\"7346\">\n<p data-start=\"7311\" data-end=\"7346\">Use a <strong data-start=\"7317\" data-end=\"7323\">PC<\/strong>, not a mobile device<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7347\" data-end=\"7400\">\n<p data-start=\"7349\" data-end=\"7400\">Avoid using <strong data-start=\"7361\" data-end=\"7378\">Google Chrome<\/strong>; try incognito mode<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7401\" data-end=\"7434\">\n<p data-start=\"7403\" data-end=\"7434\">Reset your password only once<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7435\" data-end=\"7483\">\n<p data-start=\"7437\" data-end=\"7483\">Access the online portal\u2019s <strong data-start=\"7464\" data-end=\"7472\">Help<\/strong> function<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7484\" data-end=\"7536\">\n<p data-start=\"7486\" data-end=\"7536\">If unable to log in, email <strong data-start=\"7513\" data-end=\"7536\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7515\" data-end=\"7534\">ACS.ITAssist@eui.eu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7538\" data-end=\"7624\">For questions about the programme content, contact:<br data-start=\"7589\" data-end=\"7592\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"7595\" data-end=\"7624\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7597\" data-end=\"7622\">policy.fellowships@eui.eu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7626\" data-end=\"7688\">For reference letter support:<br data-start=\"7655\" data-end=\"7658\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"7661\" data-end=\"7688\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7663\" data-end=\"7686\">Reference.Fellow@eui.eu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"7695\" data-end=\"7744\"><strong data-start=\"7697\" data-end=\"7744\">Why Apply for the Policy Leader Fellowship?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"7746\" data-end=\"7929\">The PLF offers unparalleled benefits for policy professionals who want to accelerate their careers, build global networks, and contribute to transformational transnational governance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7931\" data-end=\"7983\">By joining the Florence STG community, fellows gain:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7985\" data-end=\"8214\">\n<li data-start=\"7985\" data-end=\"8026\">\n<p data-start=\"7987\" data-end=\"8026\">Immersive policy experience in Europe<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8027\" data-end=\"8074\">\n<p data-start=\"8029\" data-end=\"8074\">Extended academic and professional networks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8075\" data-end=\"8111\">\n<p data-start=\"8077\" data-end=\"8111\">Stronger leadership capabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8112\" data-end=\"8159\">\n<p data-start=\"8114\" data-end=\"8159\">High-impact publications and policy outputs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8160\" data-end=\"8214\">\n<p data-start=\"8162\" data-end=\"8214\">Lifelong access to an international alumni network<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8216\" data-end=\"8318\">This fellowship is an extraordinary stepping stone for policy innovators ready to shape global change.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"8325\" data-end=\"8340\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.eui.eu\/osiris_aanmeld_euiprd\/Welkom.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"8327\" data-end=\"8340\">Apply Now<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"8342\" data-end=\"8402\">Applications close on:<br data-start=\"8364\" data-end=\"8367\" \/>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong data-start=\"8370\" data-end=\"8402\">23 January 2026 at 14:00 CET<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8404\" data-end=\"8529\">Submit your application through the official EUI online portal and begin your journey toward becoming a global policy leader.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TM1-1nj9kEc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the Virtual Information Session<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eui.eu\/en\/academic-units\/school-of-transnational-governance\/stg-fellowships\/stg-policy-leader-fellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about the programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eui.eu\/people?people%5Bmenu%5D%5Bict.Affiliations.Role%5D=Policy%20Leader%20Fellow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet our current Policy Leader Fellows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/935712d1d9cb\/plf-brochure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the brochure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eui.eu\/apply?id=policy-leader-fellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More info 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