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
- Online Registration: Complete the NDC form.
- Submit Documents (single PDF) to fellowships@ndc.nato.int:
- Signed 2026 Terms & Conditions
- CV & Proof of Citizenship
- Deadline: 17 May 2025 (23:59 CET)
- 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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