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Green Foreign Policy Fellowship in Greece

The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Thessaloniki Office is pleased to announce the launch of the Green Foreign Policy Fellowship 2025–2026. This international fellowship supports emerging and experienced scholars, researchers, and practitioners working on progressive approaches to foreign and security policy.

The fellowship program is open to applicants from all countries who are emerging or experienced thinkers in the fields of international relations, political science, or foreign and security policy. Eligible candidates include recent graduates (with at least a bachelor’s degree), current or prospective PhD students, PhD holders, and professionals such as policy advisors or elected officials.

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Established in June 2012, the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Thessaloniki Office is a hub for promoting green policies and social justice in Greece and the broader region. Affiliated with the German Green Party, it focuses on ecological development, gender democracy, and intercultural inclusion through educational programs, research, conferences, and support for civil society.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Heinrich Böll Foundation – Thessaloniki Office

  • Department: Foreign & Security Policy Programme

  • Course Level: Fellowship (non-degree)

  • Award: €6,000 stipend, travel and accommodation costs, visa support, and participation in a global alumni network

  • Access Mode: Online and in-person

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: International

  • The award can be taken in: Greece

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries and regions

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship supports individuals working on issues such as:

    • Foreign & security policy from a progressive/green lens

    • International Relations theory, climate diplomacy, human security

    • Feminist foreign policy, decolonial approaches to trade/resources

    • Human rights, peace and security agendas, global justice

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Be recent graduates (Bachelor’s in International Relations or Political Science), PhD students, PhD holders, or experienced practitioners

    • Demonstrate an active interest in developing and promoting green foreign and security policy

    • Possess strong written and verbal English skills

    • Be able to commit to producing original material during the first half of the fellowship and engage in presentation/networking activities in the second half

    • Submit a complete application (CV in Europass format, motivation letter, and a 2-page concept note)

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following documents:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Europass format, max. 3 pages

  2. Motivation Letter: Max. 300 words explaining your interest using examples

  3. Concept Note: Max. 2 pages outlining a challenge in green foreign/security policy, how you plan to address it, and concrete steps

Benefits

  • Stipend: €6,000 gross, paid in instalments during the first semester

  • Travel & Accommodation: Covered for fellowship-related events

  • Visa Support: Invitation letters provided for visa processing

  • Visibility: Fellows featured on the Foundation’s media channels

  • Networking: Access to the Heinrich Böll Foundation Thessaloniki Alumni Network and the title of Green Foreign Policy Scholar upon completion.

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