Andrássy National Security Fellowship

Hungary Foundation (HF) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Andrássy National Security Fellowship - a six-month fellowship program aimed to cultivate the next generation of Hungarian strategic thinkers committed to strengthening ties between Hungary and the United States.

During their time in Washington DC, Andrássy Fellows will be paired with a program at a host institution that focuses on Strategy and Statecraft, StratCom, Defense, and Energy Security, and that matches their main interests.

Adrássy Fellows will undertake a specific research program rooted in their area of interest based on the research plan they submitted and will conduct independent research. Andrássy Fellows will participate in outreach to the U.S. policy community and produce high-quality policy analysis.

Andrássy Fellows will initiate and organize public events either related to their specific research interests or as part of their host institution’s overall work. They will feature an expert roundtable event hosted by their institution and they will publish an analytical paper showcasing their work. Fellows will also work with the host institution’s staff on a full spectrum of think tank processes including policy briefings, brainstorming sessions, networking, and program planning and administration.

Hungary Foundation will provide a $6500 monthly stipend to cover living expenses in Washington DC, roundtrip travel, support for domestic professional travel and assistance with the Fellow’s visa application process.

The Fellowship was conceived in the spirit and legacy of Hungarian statesman Gyula Andrássy, who served as Prime Minister of Hungary (1867–1871) and Foreign Minister of Austria-Hungary. Alongside Bismarck, he was an architect of the European order gifted, in the words of a contemporary,
“with great perspicacity, large-minded and liberal views, and the decision of character so necessary to be a ruler of men … ever governed by a feeling of justice and honor in the performance of his duty.”

HOW TO APPLY
We invite applications from individuals with the following qualifications:
- Young professionals holding Hungarian citizenship with at least four years of relevant work experience, or post-graduate scholars with at least 2 years of focused research;
- Outstanding academic credentials and English language skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to transatlantic values;
- An interest in at least one of the following areas: energy policy, nuclear deterrence, information warfare, NATO and defense policy, and/or Visegrád cooperation;
- Demonstrable leadership potential and ability to work independently.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2025.
https://www.hungaryfoundation.org/