Applications are currently being accepted for the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) Future Leaders Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The HIIA Future Leaders Program aims to provide an opportunity for young talents and recent graduates interested in foreign policy to get involved in the work of HIIA and to deepen their knowledge of the various fields of Hungarian foreign policy. During the program, fellows will carry out research under professional mentorship and participate in the work of our research groups and project management group.
HIIA provides additional funding for international fellows that do not have a residence permit in Hungary:
Recent graduates (minimum: bachelor’s degree) with an interest in foreign policy. Required or acceptable Degrees as follows (related fields will be considered on an individual basis):
and applicants should be under the age of 30.
To apply, please click on the button at the top of the page, fill in the application form and upload all of the following attachments:
Candidates are required to submit all documents in English. Selected candidates will be interviewed by the colleagues of HIIA.
Apply for Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) Future Leaders Program