IPDS Non-Resident Research Fellowship 2026
The Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) has announced its Non-Resident Research Fellowship for doctoral researchers, MPhil graduates and other early-career researchers who want to develop academic research for a policy-oriented audience.
The fellowship is a four-month, fully remote programme open to researchers from around the world. Fellows will join one of the IPDS research centres, develop research aligned with the centre’s work and publish research under the designation of Non-Resident Research Fellow.
The fellowship is offered on an honorary basis, meaning that no financial stipend or salary is specified as part of the programme.
Eligibility for Doctoral Researchers and Legal Scholars
The fellowship is open to researchers who have completed an MPhil, MS or research master’s degree involving 18 years of education or its international equivalent, are currently enrolled in a PhD programme, or have completed a doctorate.
Applicants should have an academic background relevant to IPDS research. Eligible or related disciplines include international relations, political science, peace and conflict, strategic studies, area studies, economics, international law, public policy, history and gender studies, among other related fields.
The fellowship can therefore be relevant to doctoral researchers and legal scholars working in areas such as international law, public policy, peace and conflict and international relations.
Research and Publication Opportunities
Selected fellows will be appointed to an IPDS research centre and will be expected to propose a research area that connects the centre’s agenda with their own doctoral or postdoctoral research.
The programme is designed to help researchers translate academic scholarship into analysis that can be useful to diplomats, government officials and practitioners. Fellows will work with the IPDS Research Desk, and their proposed research outputs will undergo editorial review.
Applicants are expected to have at least two published pieces, which may include journal articles, book chapters, policy briefs, working papers or opinion pieces published through recognised outlets.
Four-Month Remote Fellowship
The IPDS Non-Resident Research Fellowship is designed as a non-resident and remote programme, allowing researchers to participate from anywhere in the world. Fellows can undertake the programme alongside their academic studies or professional work, subject to the expected time commitment.
Participants should be prepared to devote approximately eight to ten hours per week for four months. The programme places emphasis on policy-relevant research questions, evidence-based writing, familiarity with primary sources and balanced treatment of competing positions.
The fellowship also expects selected researchers to demonstrate reliability and complete the research work according to the agreed schedule.
Fellowship Details and Application
The IPDS fellowship is open to researchers worldwide and is conducted remotely. It is particularly aimed at early-career researchers whose academic work is ready to engage with a broader policy audience.
Programme: IPDS Non-Resident Research Fellowship
Duration: Four months
Format: Fully remote
Eligibility: PhD researchers, MPhil/MS/research master’s graduates and doctorate holders
Geographical Eligibility: Researchers worldwide
Basis: Honorary
Time Commitment: Approximately 8–10 hours per week
Published Work: At least two published pieces required
Interested researchers can review the eligibility requirements and application process on the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies website.
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