Charlemagne Prize Fellowship 2025-2026

The Charlemagne Prize Fellowship is a one-year, non-resident research fellowship offered by the Charlemagne Prize Academy. It targets European junior researchers, next-generation policy experts, innovators, and thought leaders to develop and implement an individual research project with access to mentoring and networking opportunities, including events with the Charlemagne Prize Network. The program provides financial support and administrative-scientific guidance to help fellows advance their research and engage with international decision-makers.

Mentorship by a science/policy expert; networking opportunities within the Charlemagne Prize Network; access to events and the prize ceremony; administrative and scientific support for the research project.

Postgraduate graduates (preferably Master’s degree or equivalent) who are younger than 35, with professional English (C1), who are EU citizens or resident in Europe, and who can propose a host institution for the fellowship.

Submit a research proposal and required documents between 1 July and 17 August 2025; upload CV, research proposal, and supporting materials.