ReThink.CEE Fellowship
The ReThink.CEE Fellowship supports emerging policy experts from Central and Eastern Europe to conduct independent research and publish policy recommendations with GMF guidance over a year.
Funder: German Marshall Fund of the United States
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2024 (historical) | January 2027 (anticipated)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 stipend plus $2,500 research allowance for one year; up to 12 fellows selected annually.
Summary: Year-long non-resident fellowship for emerging policy experts from Central and Eastern Europe to conduct independent policy research and publish recommendations with GMF support.
Key Information: Applicants must be under 35 and from eligible Central/Eastern European, Western Balkan, or Eastern Partnership countries.
Description
The ReThink.CEE Fellowship is a prestigious, year-long, non-residential program organized by the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) to empower the next generation of policy experts, innovators, and thought leaders from Central and Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, and the Eastern Partnership countries. The fellowship supports young professionals in independently researching a regional policy issue, conducting in-depth analysis, developing actionable recommendations, and publishing a comprehensive policy paper.
Fellows benefit from professional development opportunities, including workshops, mentorship from GMF peers, and access to a broad transatlantic network. The program is designed to amplify regional expertise in international policy debates, strengthen democratic resilience, and foster innovative solutions to the region’s challenges.
