🎓 Future Leaders Program 2026

Hungarian Institute of International Affairs is launching an in-person, three-month research fellowship in Budapest (1 April–30 June 2026), conducted in English, offering young professionals and recent graduates hands-on experience in foreign policy research, professional mentorship, and training in leadership, public speaking, and media, with a workload of around 30 hours per week, a fixed-term contract with milestone-based compensation, and additional travel and accommodation support for international participants.

Who can apply:
• Recent graduates and young professionals under 30 years old
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree
• Academic background in International Relations, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Diplomacy, or related fields
• Strong interest in foreign policy and international affairs

Deadline: 30 January 2026.
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