The Center for New Ideas invites early-career Belarusian researchers to apply for a two-month fellowship designed to develop independent analytical projects inspired by the intellectual legacy of Vitali Silitski.
This programme combines learning, research, and practical experience within a think tank environment.
✍ What the fellowship offers:
- Online Future Ideas School (13–25 March 2026) with lectures and discussions featuring international scholars and policy experts from leading European universities and think tanks — including James Nixey, Michael McFaul, Dr Hillary Briffa, as well as Center for New Ideas experts Ryhor Astapenia, Daria Urban, Anton Radniankou and Alesia Rudnik.
- An in-person stage in Warsaw (26–29 March 2026), where participants refine their research ideas with mentorship and present them at a final pitch session.
Following the final pitch, up to five fellows will be selected. They will receive:
- a two-month internship at the Center for New Ideas (6 April – 5 June 2026)
- a scholarship of up to €2000 (gross)
- publication of their final analytical paper (up to 2000 words) on the CNI website
👥 Who can apply:
- Belarusians under 35
- Professionals from academia, civil society, media, or business
- Residing in an EU or Eastern Partnership country (excluding Belarus), with legal residence status, access to the labour market, and a bank account
- Have not previously been part of the permanent team of the Center for New Ideas (short-term collaboration does not affect eligibility)
- English proficiency sufficient to participate in discussions
- Availability for the Warsaw offline stage and the two-month online internship
🔖 Applicants are expected to submit
- A short research pitch (up to 300 words) building on or developing the ideas of Vitali Silitski
- A CV (in English, up to 2 pages)
- A motivation letter (up to 300 words)
- A list of key publications
⏳ Deadline: 10 March 2026, 23:59 (Minsk time)
If you are ready to turn your research idea into a published analytical project — we encourage you to apply.
📌 Full details and the application form are available on the website.
If you have any questions, please write to info@newideas.center.