NATO Defense College Scholarships In Italy 2026 (Fully Funded)

 Seeking a fully funded defense research fellowship that embeds you at the heart of NATO’s strategy and policymaking? The NATO Defense College (NDC) Research Division offers eight prestigious year-long fellowships—Eisenhower, Partnership for Peace, Mediterranean Dialogue, and OMC/PatG—to junior and senior scholars from Allied and partner nations. These fellowships grant you exclusive access to NATO’s decision-making processes, upstream information, and a global alumni network, while you contribute cutting-edge insights on international security and military strategy.

Why the NDC Research Fellowships Matter

Policy-Relevant Defense Research Fellowship: Publish a peer-reviewed essay, mentor senior officers, and influence NATO’s research agenda.

Immersive Strategic Studies Programme: Reside in Rome and collaborate with seasoned NATO analysts, gaining first-hand exposure to alliance priorities.

Global Network & Training: Join 130 alumni, access NATO’s internal briefings, and present at high-level seminars.

Fellowship Tracks & Eligibility

Eisenhower Defense Fellowships (NATO Allies)

  • Senior Scholars (1 × 5-month): PhD + ≥4 years’ experience + strong publication record.
  • Junior Scholars (1 × 5-month): PhD + demonstrated policy-relevant security research.
  • PhD Candidates (2 × 5-month): Final-stage doctoral students with NATO-aligned thesis topics.

Partnership for Peace Fellowships (PfP countries)

PfP Scholars (2 × 5-month): Researchers from Armenia, Georgia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, and others.

Mediterranean Dialogue Fellowships (MD countries)

MD Scholars (2 × 5-month): Experts from Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, and Mauritania.

OMC/PatG Fellowship (Global Partners)

OMC/PatG Scholar (1 × 5-month): Candidates from Australia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, New Zealand, Colombia, Iraq, Mongolia.

Fellow Responsibilities & Benefits

Research Essay & Presentation: Draft a publication-ready paper and present findings to the College.

Mentorship Role: Guide participants on the Senior Course.

Monthly Grant: €2,800–€3,000, plus travel allowance and dependent support.

Alumni Network: Lifetime access to NDC’s global research community.

How to Apply

  1. Online Registration: Complete the NDC form.
  2. Submit Documents (single PDF) to fellowships@ndc.nato.int:
    • Signed 2026 Terms & Conditions
    • CV & Proof of Citizenship
  3. Deadline: 17 May 2025 (23:59 CET)
  4. Notification: Selected candidates informed by 30 September 2025.

Note: Research proposals must align with NATO’s policy needs. Unrelated or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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