Applications are currently being accepted for the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) 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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