Government Fellows

Are you a mid- or high-level official from government in between missions, preparing for a new position, or on sabbatical?

Are you interested in reflecting on previous experiences, discovering new ideas and preparing for upcoming challenges? 

If yes, then you may be the ideal candidate for a Government Fellowship at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP).

Key benefits for you

The fellowship will enable you to: 

  • Take part in a 2-6 month residency at the GCSP, with accommodation provided and covered;
  • Build strong relations with officials and executives from different origins and domains;
  • Join a vibrant and dynamic network, representing a rich source of theoretical expertise and practical experience;
  • Have access to GCSP experts, staff and course participants, as well as professional development opportunities;
  • Gain a better understanding of the complexity of today’s global environment and national and international responses to current challenges. If you are interested in and wish to apply for the programme please,

If you are interested in and wish to apply for the programme, please send us 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.

Experts

Captain James E. Fanell
Former Director of Intelligence and Information Operations for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, US Navy
Amb Alexander Hoffet
Government Fellow at the GCSP and former Chargé d’affaires a.i., Embassy of Switzerland to the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan
Ms Vivienne Talsma
Senior Associate in the Intergovernmental Relations Unit of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria

Learn more about the other type of Fellowships

Associate Fellows
Executive-In-Residence
Doctoral Fellows
Young Leaders in Foreign and Security Policy