Applications are currently being accepted for The NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
About NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme
The NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme supports forward-thinking practitioners, researchers, and military experts working at the intersection of climate change and security. The programme is designed to advance research, foster collaboration with the broader climate security community of interest, and generate practical insights on climate-related security challenges across the NATO community.
Benefits of NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme
- The offer CAD $10,000 per fellowship
NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme Requirements
- Applicants from both civilian and military backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including experts from NATO Allied and partner countries, scientific and academic institutions, government agencies, and the wider policy community.
- Clear relevance to climate change and security
- Alignment with CCASCOE’s mission and priority thematic areas
- Feasible and well-defined research methodology
- Strong potential to produce actionable insights for civilian and military audiences
- Climate security related contribution to emerging challenges for NATO, its strategic foresight capabilities and for strengthening the operational readiness of Allied armed forces
Application Date and Process
Applicants must submit a detailed proposal, including:
- Project abstract (max. 200 words): project scope, methods, and expected outcomes
- Problem statement (max. 200 words): key challenge, gap, or emerging issue addressed
- Research question(s) / objectives (max. 200 words): main questions or goals guiding the project
- Expected outcomes & relevance to CCASCOE’s mission (max. 200 words)
- Research methodology (max. 250 words): analytical framework, methods, and tools
- Data sources & evidence base (max. 150 words): key sources, cases, or target groups
- Work plan (max. 200 words): project stages, tasks, and timeline
- Implementation feasibility (max. 200 words): achievability, access to data/target groups, resources
- Curriculum vitae: relevant experience and references, if available
Application Deadline
31 May, 2026
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