IISS Research Fellow Program 2026

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) offers a Research Fellow Program for 2026 focused on Middle East policy. The fellowship is based at the Middle East office in Manama, Bahrain, and involves conducting original research, contributing to IISS analysis, and supporting fundraising activities and events. It provides a competitive salary and a full benefits package to the selected fellow.

Competitive salary and full benefits package

Analyst with postgraduate degree related to Middle East studies or an equivalent professional background; able to publish and conduct research in English and at least one Middle Eastern language; prior experience in the field is valued.

Submit CV with publications and two writing samples, plus a cover letter.