The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) offers the Future Leaders Program 2025, a three-month fellowship for young talents interested in international relations. Conducted in English, the program runs from 15 September to 15 December 2025 at HIIA’s headquarters in Budapest. Fellows will engage in research, mentorship, and professional development to deepen their understanding of Hungarian foreign policy. You can also check BS, MS , and PhD positions, or you can have a look to the Top 10 Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarships Across the World.
Key Details
- Program Dates: 15 September – 15 December 2025
- Country: Budapest
- Duration: 3 months, ~30 hours/week
- Language: English
- Application Deadline: 8 August 2025
- Interviews: 11–15 August 2025
- Results Announced: 1 September 2025
- Application Fee: No
- IELTS: No
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Eligibility
- Recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in:
- International Relations
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- History
- International Economics
- Related fields (considered individually)
- Applicants must be under 30 years old
- Strong interest in foreign policy
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How to Apply?
- Submit via online application form (link below)
- Required documents (in English):
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Cover letter (max 1 page)
- Writing sample (3000–5000 characters, including spaces)
- Selected candidates will be interviewed by HIIA staff
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Research Areas
- Regional Studies:
- Western Balkans
- Eastern Europe
- Visegrád cooperation
- Transatlantic relations
- Middle East
- Turkic States
- Asia-Pacific
- Thematic Studies:
- Security policy
- Energy policy
- Multipolarity
- Global geopolitical issues
- Connectivity
- Family policy in international context
- Cultural diplomacy
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Program Benefits
- Professional mentorship
- Seminars on foreign policy, leadership, public speaking, and media training
- Participation in public professional discussions
- Networking with Hungarian foreign policy experts
- Research opportunities in strategic priority areas
- Fixed-term contract with payment tied to milestones (e.g., research reports, personal project)
See also: LOCALINTERNational Internship 2025 in Turkey (Last date 31 July)
Special Provisions for International Fellows
- Round-trip travel provided by HIIA
- ~480 EUR/month allowance
- Fellows arrange their own accommodation
- Visa assistance provided (fellows responsible for obtaining visa)
