NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme 2026

Deadline: May 31, 2026

other

partially funded

Canada

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme supports forward-thinking practitioners, researchers, and military experts working at the intersection of climate change and security. This programme aims to advance research, foster collaboration within the broader climate security community, and generate practical insights on climate-related security challenges across the NATO community.

📋 About the Programme

The fellowship is designed to:

Advance research on climate-related security challenges.
Foster collaboration with the broader climate security community.
Generate actionable insights for both civilian and military audiences.

💰 Benefits

CAD $10,000 per fellowship.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants from both civilian and military backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes:

Experts from NATO Allied and partner countries.
Members of scientific and academic institutions.
Government agencies and the wider policy community.

Applicants must demonstrate:

Clear relevance to climate change and security.
Alignment with CCASCOE’s mission and priority thematic areas.
Feasible and well-defined research methodology.
Strong potential to produce actionable insights for civilian and military audiences.
Contributions to NATO’s strategic foresight capabilities and operational readiness of Allied armed forces.

📝 Application Process

Applicants must submit a detailed proposal, including the following components:

Project Abstract (max. 200 words): Scope, methods, and expected outcomes.
Problem Statement (max. 200 words): Key challenge, gap, or emerging issue addressed.
Research Questions/Objectives (max. 200 words): Main questions or goals guiding the project.
Expected Outcomes & Relevance (max. 200 words): Relevance to CCASCOE’s mission.
Research Methodology (max. 250 words): Analytical framework, methods, and tools.
Data Sources & Evidence Base (max. 150 words): Key sources, cases, or target groups.
Work Plan (max. 200 words): Project stages, tasks, and timeline.
Implementation Feasibility (max. 200 words): Achievability, access to data/target groups, and resources.
Curriculum Vitae: Relevant experience and references, if available.

📅 Application Deadline

31 May, 2026

🌟 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

Have expertise in climate change and security.
Be aligned with CCASCOE’s mission and thematic priorities.
Demonstrate the ability to produce actionable insights for NATO and its partners.

For more details and to apply, visit the official NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme website.

Benefits

The offer CAD $10,000 per fellowship

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