Fellowships
Fellowships are an opportunity for leading members of civil society, journalists, and researchers to spend up to three months in Prague working on a project of their design. Over 150 people have taken part in our fellowship programme and many have used the knowledge, skills, and connections developed during their stay to drive impactful change back home and become leaders in their fields.
How it works
We welcome three cohorts to Prague every year
Alongside their projects, fellows enjoy intensive networking with Czech civil society, think tanks, government bodies, and media as well as the chance for targeted connections with peers across Europe.
The Prague Centre covers travel expenses, provides a modest but comfortable apartment, a daily allowance for living in Prague, and support throughout the visa process when required.
Eligibility
Three criteria for fellowship eligibility
Age
Minimum age to apply is 25 years old
Country
Applicant must be a national of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan. We accept applications both from the people living inside their countries and outside.
Language
The minimum requirement is English at B1 level
Testimonials
Contacts made in Prague have been instrumental in understanding the prospects for Ukraine’s recovery and identifying challenges that were not readily apparent from within Ukraine itself.
Alina Boiko
(Ukraine)
Fellowship date: autumn 2023
Fellowship topic: Ukraine’s economic recovery and resilience under (post) martial law
The fellowship aligned perfectly with my interests and the calm and supportive environment was a welcome change after an intense period during the displacement crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Gohar Khachatryan
(Armenia)
Fellowship date: summer 2024
Fellowship topic: promoting human-rights-based mental health policies in Armenia
The fellowship gave me a chance to distance myself from my everyday Georgian routine… I am returning to Georgia refreshed and full of energy.
Tamar Khidasheli
(Georgia)
Fellowship date: autumn 2023
Fellowship topic: bringing security sector institutions under democratic control
Get involved
Apply to our events through our open calls. The application process varies depending on event but in general we’ll be asking you to fill out a form with a few questions to get to know you, your focus and how you will benefit from participating.
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