NATO Defense College Resident Fellowship Programme 2027 Research Excellence in Italy
The NATO Defense College Resident Fellowship Programme offers a unique immersive experience inside the strategic research environment of NATO allowing fellows to directly contribute to high level policy relevant research
The programme is hosted in Rome by the NATO Defense College bringing together leading minds from NATO member states and partner countries in a highly competitive academic setting
Fellowship Overview
This is a fully immersive resident research fellowship based in Rome Italy
Fellows work closely with the Research Division and engage with senior military officers policymakers and academics from across the Alliance
The fellowship focuses on applied research that supports NATOs long term strategic thinking and decision making
The programme is hosted in Rome within one of the most influential defence education institutions in the world
Research Focus Areas
Resident Fellows contribute to research addressing critical global and transatlantic security challenges including
International security and defence policy
Geopolitical competition and emerging threats
NATO partnerships and cooperative security
Military strategy innovation and resilience
The Research Division selects a limited number of fellows each year to ensure strong intellectual exchange and high research impact
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be scholars analysts or advanced PhD candidates
Applicants should be from NATO member states or partner countries
Applicants must demonstrate strong academic or policy research background in security defence or strategic studies
Applicants should be capable of contributing original policy relevant research
Fellowship Benefits
Residence based research opportunity in Italy
Direct collaboration with NATO research experts
Engagement with senior military and policy leaders
Access to NATOs academic and strategic network
Professional recognition in the field of defence and security studies
Application Method