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Opportunities

The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) has announced the opening of applications for the Fall 2025 edition of its Future Leaders Program, aimed at young professionals specializing in international relations from both Hungary and abroad. The program will be held at the institute’s headquarters in Budapest from September 15 to December 15, 2025.

Future Leaders Program Objectives

The Future Leaders Program aims to provide talented young individuals and recent graduates interested in foreign policy with the opportunity to engage in the institute's activities and deepen their understanding of Hungarian foreign policy.

The program includes:

Conducting individual research under professional supervision.
Participating in research groups and project management within the institute.
Comprehensive academic and professional training, including leadership skills, public speaking, and media engagement.
Opportunities to join public professional discussions and connect with Hungarian foreign policy circles.

Main Research Topics

Regional Studies:

Western Balkans
Eastern Europe
Visegrád Cooperation
Transatlantic Relations
Middle East
Turkic States
Asia-Pacific Region

Thematic Studies:

Security Policy
Energy Policy
Multipolarity
Global Geopolitical Issues
Regional Interconnectivity
Family Policy in an International Context
Cultural Diplomacy

Who Can Apply?

The program accepts recent graduates (minimum of a bachelor’s degree) interested in foreign policy, provided they are under the age of 30.

Eligible or considered fields of study include:

International Relations.
Philosophy.
Political Science.
History.
International Economics
(Similar fields will be assessed individually).

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How to Apply

Applicants must fill out the online application form available through the official announcement and upload the following documents (in English):

CV (maximum 2 pages).
Motivation Letter (maximum 1 page).
Writing Sample (3,000 to 5,000 characters including spaces).

The institute's team will conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates.

Program Timeline

Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
Interviews: August 11–15, 2025
Results Announcement: September 1, 2025
Program Start: September 15, 2025
Program End: December 15, 2025

Program Details

The program will be conducted in-person at the institute: 44 Bérc Street, Budapest.
Participants must commit approximately 30 hours per week.
Official program language: English.
The institute does not provide equipment for participants.

Participants will sign a temporary three-month contract and receive a fixed sum upon completing specific milestones, including:

Participation in training sessions.
Producing research reports.
Completing an individual research project.

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Funding for International Participants

The institute provides additional support for international fellows without Hungariنan residence permits, including:

Round-trip airfare.
Monthly housing support totaling 200,000 HUF (approx. €480).

Important Note: International applicants must ensure they meet their visa requirements. The institute will assist with the visa process, but housing arrangements are the responsibility of the participants.