HIIA Future Leaders Program 2026

The HIIA Future Leaders Program 2026 is a three-month paid opportunity in Budapest, Hungary, from September 1 to November 30, 2026. Designed for young professionals and recent graduates interested in international relations and foreign policy, it involves research under expert mentorship, participation in seminars on leadership and foreign policy, and networking within Hungarian foreign policy circles. The program offers a stipend, paid upon milestone achievement, and covers round-trip travel and accommodation support for international fellows. Participants will focus on regional or thematic research areas.