Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) Future Leaders Program 2026

  • Published: December 23, 2025
  • Deadline: January 30, 2026
  • Category: Bachelors
  • Oppotunity Locations: Hungary

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.

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About Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) Future Leaders Program

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. 

Benefits of Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) Future Leaders Program

HIIA provides additional funding for international fellows that do not have a residence permit in Hungary:

  • round-trip travel provided by HIIA,
  • fixed amount of financial support for accomodation costs each month.

Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) Future Leaders Program Requirements

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):

  • International Relations
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • History
  • Diplomacy

and applicants should be under the age of 30.

Application Date and Process

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:

  • CV (maximum two pages)
  • cover letter (maximum one page)
  • writing sample of 3000-5000 characters, including spaces
  • proof of English language examination (minimum C1 level)

Candidates are required to submit all documents in English. Selected candidates will be interviewed by the colleagues of HIIA.

Application Deadline

30 January, 2026

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