Young Security Conference Fellowship 2026/2027

The Young Security Conference (YSC) is welcoming applications from outstanding young professionals and researchers interested in international security, democratic resilience and European political affairs.

The fellowship will explore how democratic backsliding, political polarisation and external hybrid threats affect Europe's security architecture, economic resilience and international partnerships.

Selected fellows will participate in the Bavarian Winter School on Trade and Security, expert-led policy workshops, collaborative research sessions and the development of policy recommendations. They will also have the opportunity to organise and host a public side event alongside the 2027 Munich Security Conference.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 11, 2026
• Study Level
• SponsorYoung Security Conference (YSC)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Free Participation: Full participation in the Bavarian Winter School on Trade and Security at no cost.
• Travel Grants: Travel cost subsidies for journeys to and from Munich for all mandatory in-person phases.
• Accommodation Allowances: Subsidies covering hotel and lodging expenses during Munich residencies.
• Institutional Infrastructure: Full access to workstations, research resources, and event spaces at Amerikahaus Munich.
• Executive Access: Invitations to closed-door roundtable discussions, VIP networking sessions, and institutional study visits.

Application Documents

Interested applicants should submit the following documents in English as a single compiled PDF:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Maximum 2 pages, including date of birth and contact information.
• Letter of Motivation: Maximum 1 page articulating personal motivation and relevant experience.
• Short Proposal / Working Hypothesis: Maximum 500 words addressing one of the core questions:
  • How can the EU and UK strengthen their institutional and economic resilience against external hybrid threats?
  • Which governance mechanisms can safeguard European foreign and security decision-making against illiberal vetoes?

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your application by email to [email protected] by November 11, 2026.

For more information, kindly visit the YSC webpage.