Apply for ISS Fellowship 2025: Gender & Security

About the role

The ISS and Bosch Foundation offer a 10-month fellowship in Dakar for young West Africans, focusing on gender, human security, and geopolitics. Applications are due August 1, 2025.

What You’ll Do

• Research pressing security issues, including gender inequality and how political alliances in the region and world affect governance
• Attend workshops and seminars with policy makers and practitioners across the region
• Publish articles on your research, and collaborate with colleagues to write policy reports
• Debate problems and solutions with a multicultural team of leading analysts
• Present weekly updates on top political and security developments in West Africa
• Interact directly with government and other officials in decision-making positions

Eligibility

• Be a citizen of any West African country
• Be under 30 years of age
• Hold a Master’s degree in international relations, political science, law, anthropology, sociology, or related fields
• Have a strong interest in security, gender, democracy, governance or geopolitics
• Be fluent in English or French; additional West African languages are a plus
• Be a confident communicator, self-motivated and eager to grow in a dynamic team

Benefits

• A monthly stipend plus health insurance
• Accommodation in Dakar
• Return flight to and from your home country
• Professional mentorship from experienced ISS researchers
• Access to a vibrant fellowship network and career opportunities across Africa

How To Apply

Email your complete application to Souleymane Ndiaye at: dakarjobs@issafrica.org. Your application must include:

• A motivational cover letter
• A detailed CV with three references
• A scanned ID or passport copy

Female Candidates

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For More Information

Please visit ISS Africa.