IISS Research Fellow Program 2026

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International Institute for Strategic Studies Manama, Bahrain 2026

Information

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.

Benefits

Competitive salary and full benefits package

Eligibility

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.

Application

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

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

FundingFully funded

OrganiserInternational Institute for Strategic Studies

LocationManama, Bahrain

Open toWorldwide eligibility open to applicants regardless of nationality or country of residence, subject to meeting the qualifications.

Open to all subjects

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