Counter Extremism Group (CEG) is currently accepting applications for its Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About CEG Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship
The Counter Extremism Group (CEG) Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship aims to identify, nurture, and guide young people interested in counter-terrorism and counter-extremism issues and looking to pursue a career in these or closely related fields in the UK.
Benefits of CEG Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship
- The course is free. In addition, CEG will offer financial support to cover travel costs within the UK, six nights accommodation and a small daily per diem.
CEG Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship Requirements
- They are looking for exceptional individuals who are serious about pursuing a future in national security, counter-terrorism, and counter-extremism in the UK. This Fellowship is designed for those at the beginning of their careers, typically students, recent graduates, or those in the first few years of professional life.
- They are particularly interested in applicants who combine intellectual curiosity with a willingness to take clear, well-reasoned positions. You should be motivated not only to understand the challenges posed by extremism and terrorism, but to engage critically with them and contribute to real-world responses.
- They welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, including those on policy, academic, operational, or media pathways. What matters most is not your specific route, but your drive, intellectual seriousness, and potential to contribute to the future of the field.
Application Date and Process
Those wishing to apply should send the following documents to [email protected]:
- CV
- Cover letter explaining
- Why you wish to take the course;
- Which article, book, or thinker has most influenced your attitudes towards terrorism and/or extremism? (200 words max)
- What is the single biggest extremist threat facing Britain today? Why? What is the best argument that you are wrong? (300 words max)
- Include a written declaration that you have complied with CEG’s GenAI policy. Please send application documents as an attached word or pdf document.
Application Deadline
05 June, 2026
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