Fully Funded Policy Leader Fellowship in Italy from the European University Institute

The European University Institute is offering a fully-funded Policy Leader Fellowship in Italy. The STG’s Policy Leader Fellowship is a global program providing a unique opportunity for policy professionals from around the world to further develop their policy work and professional skills whilst participating in workshops, training, and skills development sessions, conferences, and other events, in addition to interacting with the other fellows, policymakers and the academic community at the EUI.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Fellows are early- to mid-career professionals (e.g., in civil service, media and non-governmental organizations, business, public management, advocacy coalitions);
• Fellows are able to demonstrate both professional experience and potential for future excellence in the policy process;
• Fellows are genuinely engaged individuals involved in policy issues, especially those related to transnational governance;
• Fellows are self-motivated, able to present a clear work plan for the use of the fellowship;
• Fellows are curious and engaged contributors. Fellows are expected to be part of the European University Institute community on a daily basis and to participate in peer discussions on topics that may be beyond their expertise;
• Fellows are fluent in written and spoken English.
• The fellows may have academic affiliations, but it is neither essential nor desirable. They must have an MA/MSc degree, which is the minimum level of education required. However, in exceptional circumstances, applications without a master’s degree will also be considered.
• The fellowship is open to applications from anywhere in the world, regardless of nationality. EU citizenship is not required. There is no maximum or minimum age limit.

Duration:

The fellowships are for a duration of five or ten months between September 2021 and June 2022. Candidates should indicate their choices from the following options:

Five months:

• September 2021 - January 2022
• February 2022 - June 2022

Ten months:

• September 2021 - June 2022

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 program (with the possibility of short visits outside Florence and Italy).

Grant:

• The basic grant is € 2,500 per month.
• Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the Fellowship will be fixed at a lower rate depending on the amount of the additional income.
• A household allowance of up to € 300 per month is paid to a Fellow with a partner if the partner lives with him /her in Florence and on the condition that the partner's income is less than € 2,000 per month. The sum of income and allowance cannot exceed € 2,000 per month.
• An allowance of € 200 per month is paid for each dependent child. For dependent children in full-time education and over the age of 18, a school or university certificate is required. No allowance is paid for dependent children over the age of 26.
• Fellows are entitled to these allowances if they can declare that they are not receiving any similar allowance from another source and upon submission of relevant supporting documents (i.e. marriage or partner certificate, or proof of cohabitation in Florence; birth certificates).
• The fellowship is not taxed by the EUI. Fellows are, however, required to comply with any other tax provisions which may be applicable to them.
• Fellows must have adequate medical insurance coverage during their stay at the Institute. They can either provide proof of their own insurance scheme or subscribe to the EUI's private sickness and health insurance scheme at their own expense.
• Travel expenses will be covered for Fellows (but not their families) to and from Florence (maximum amount €1,200).

About the European University Institute:

The European University Institute (EUI) is a unique international center for a doctorate and post-doctorate studies and research, situated in the Tuscan hills overlooking Florence. Since its establishment 40 years ago by the six founding members of the then European Communities, the EUI has earned a reputation as a leading international academic institution with a European focus. The four departments – Economics, History and Civilization, Law, and Political and Social Sciences – host scholars from more than 60 countries, studying for the Institution’s doctorate or the one-year master in law.

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