Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is currently accepting applications for the Dakar Junior Fellowship Programme 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ISS Dakar Junior Fellowship Programme
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Bosch Foundation are empowering West Africa’s next generation of policy leaders through a flagship programme on ‘Gender, human security and geopolitics’. Exceptional young West Africans (especially women) are invited to apply for the first intake of four fellows.
Benefits of ISS Dakar Junior Fellowship Programme
- Monthly stipend plus health insurance
- Accommodation in Dakar
- Return flight to and from your home country
- Professional mentorship from experienced ISS researchers
- Access to a vibrant fellowship network and career opportunities across Africa
ISS Dakar Junior Fellowship Programme Requirements
- Be a citizen of any West African country
- Be under 30 years of age
- Hold a Master’s degree in international relations, political science, law, anthropology, sociology, or related fields
- Have a strong interest in security, gender, democracy, governance or geopolitics
- Be fluent in English or French; additional West African languages are a plus
- Be a confident communicator, self-motivated and eager to grow in a dynamic team
Application Date and Process
Email your complete application to Souleymane Ndiaye at [email protected].
Your application must include:
- A motivational cover letter
- A detailed CV with three references
- A copy of your Master’s degree
- A scanned ID or passport copy
Application Deadline
10 May, 2026
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