Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 European University Institute (EUI) STG Policy Leader Fellowship. The Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) is a residential programme at the Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG) aimed for mid-career policy professionals from a range of policy fields: politics, civil service, media, non-governmental organisations and others.
The programme is particular in its aim to attract individuals with diverse hands-on experiences in policy-making across the world and does not require academic training background. Besides having direct access to the STG and the EUI faculty and researcher community, the fellows learn from each other and form lasting professional and personal connections.
WORTH
Travel Expenses
Fellows (but not their families) receive reimbursement for the incoming trip from their place of origin to Florence, and for the outgoing trip to their destination at the end of their fellowship.
- First-class rail (travel by car is also reimbursed on this basis)
- Economy class air fare
The maximum amount for travel reimbursement amounts to €1,200 including both incoming and outgoing trip. Taxi expenses are not reimbursed.
Grant
The basic grant is € 2,500 per month.
Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the Fellowship will be fixed at a lower rate (minimum €1,750 per month) depending on the amount of the additional income (upon production of relevant supporting documents).
ELIGIBILITY
- Mid-career professionals able to demonstrate solid professional experience (minimum 10 years) and potential for future excellence in a given policy area; candidates with strictly academic profile typically will not be considered;
- Self-motivated and driven, able to autonomously accomplish the activities presented under the fellowship work plan;
- Open-minded and curious individuals willing to engage in peer discussions on topics which may go beyond their area of expertise;
DEADLINE: January 24, 2025
To apply or for more information, visit here
 STG Policy Leader Fellowship 2025/2026 for Early & mid-career professionals (Fully Funded to Florence, Italy with € 2,500 Monthly Grant).){kind=link}