Apply for the Future Leaders Program 2025 by the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs
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- Jul 28
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Name of the Event: Future Leaders Program 2025
Date: 15 September - 5 December 2025
Place: Hungary
Mode: In-person
Working language: English
Last Date of Application: 8 August 2025
Link to Apply:
The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) is launching a call for applications for its Future Leaders Program for young talents well-versed in international relations from Hungary and abroad.
Purpose of the HIIA Future Leaders Program:
The HIIA Future Leaders Program aims to provide an opportunity for young talents and recent graduates interested in foreign policy to get involved in the work of HIIA and to deepen their knowledge of the various fields of Hungarian foreign policy.
Who can apply?
Recent graduates (minimum: bachelor’s degree) with an interest in foreign policy.
Required or acceptable Degrees as follows (related fields will be considered on an individual basis)-
International Relations
Philosophy
Political Science
History
International Economics
Applicants should be under the age of 30.
HIIA will engage fellows of the Future Leaders Program in a three-month, fixed-term contract with a gross amount that will be disbursed upon the achievement of particular milestones. These will include participation in educational and professional development seminars, as well as the production of research reports for HIIA and a personal research project.
Special provisions for fellows from abroad:
HIIA provides additional funding for international fellows who do not have a residence permit in Hungary-
round-trip travel provided by HIIA,
gross extra 200,000 HUF (approx. 480 EUR) for accommodation costs per month
Note: Accommodation is arranged by the participants for themselves.
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - info@hiia.hu













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