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GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP INITIATIVE: DOCTORAL FELLOWS If you recently earned your doctorate or are about to do so soon, then you can apply for GCSP’s Doctoral Fellowship programme to further build on your academic accomplishments. As a Doctoral Fellow with interests aligned to the GCSP’s areas of expertise, you will have the opportunity to publish and teach in an inspiring multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Key benefits for you As a Doctoral Fellow, you will be able to: • Take part in a 6-12 month residency at the GCSP; accommodation provided and covered; • Contribute to GCSP’s research activities; • Share your research at seminars for participants of GCSP courses and staff; • Build strong relations with scholars and practitioners; • Have access to GCSP experts, staff and course participants, and professional development opportunities; • Explore diverse opportunities in the heart of international Geneva, host of 35 international organisations, more than 250 NGOs and 252 diplomatic missions, representations and delegations.
GCSP The Geneva Centre for Security Policy is an international foundation with 46 member states from across the globe that provides forwardthinking and innovative solutions for leaders and policymakers concerned with international affairs and security in today’s complex, globalised world.
In the heart of International Geneva” Hosting over 35 international organisations, more than 250 non-governmental organisations, 252 diplomatic missions, representations and delegations, Geneva represents one of the world’s richest networks in international affairs.
Maison de la paix GCSP is housed at the Maison de la paix: a place where people meet on a range of occasions, reflect on timely issues related to peace, security and development, and act to make positive contributions on various levels.
Contribute to the work of a foundation dedicated to promoting peace around the world
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Key opportunities
As a Doctoral Fellow, you will contribute to the GCSP’s aim of promoting peace, security and stability through executive education, applied policy research and dialogue.
Doctoral Fellows are expected to pursue full-time independent research and writing based on the topic outlined in their proposal, submitted at the time of application.
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GCSP’s Programmes
The programme is open to holders of a valid Swiss work permit or EU citizens. If you are interested in this opportunity, and wish to apply please send your CV (maximum 2 pages), three letters of references, as well as a personal statement (no longer than 2,000 words) outlining your research and proposal for the fellowship. The application deadline is 30 April 2015 for a start date in September 2015.
Doctoral Fellows are given the opportunity to execute projects related to the GCSP’s thematic programmes:
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Leadership, Crisis and Conflict Management • Leadership and decision-making in foreign and security policy; • Management of crisis and emergency situations; • Conflict resolution, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding. Regional Development • Cooperation on a regional level; • Institution-building in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
Global Fellowship Initiative Doctoral Fellows are part of the GCSP Global Fellowship Initiative, which brings together at the GCSP in Geneva government officials, executives, scholars and young leaders from around the world.
Emerging Security Challenges • Security implications of emerging technologies, resource management challenges (such as food and water security); • Transnational security challenges (arms proliferation, cyber vulnerabilities and terrorism). Geopolitics and Global Futures • Emerging strategic technologies; • New international paradigms; • Outer space.