VoDI
Practical learning, mentorship, and a network that lasts
VoDI fellowships are professional development programmes providing practical learning, mentorship and networking for emerging diplomats and professionals.
Apply for a fellowshipTwo fellowships
Diplomacy Fellowship
For emerging diplomats, policy professionals, researchers and young leaders working on international affairs.
- Diplomatic practice, protocol and negotiation
- Research and policy writing with the Institute
- Mentorship from practitioners and experts
Aviation Fellowship
For aviation professionals working on policy, connectivity, regulation and the diplomacy that surrounds them.
- Aviation policy and international cooperation
- Connectivity, market access and regulation
- Mentorship from aviation and diplomatic practitioners
Inside the fellowship
Practical learning
Structured sessions and applied work on live policy questions rather than classroom theory alone.
Mentorship
Each fellow is paired with practitioners and experts drawn from the Institute's network.
Networking
Access to VoDI forums, roundtables and dialogues, and to the fellows and alumni community.
How to apply
- 01Check the callFellowship calls are announced here and through the Institute's channels, with dates and eligibility for each cohort.
- 02Prepare your materialsA CV, a short statement of interest and a writing sample or professional reference, depending on the track.
- 03Submit your applicationApplications are sent to the Institute by email; you will receive confirmation of receipt.
- 04SelectionApplications are reviewed on merit, motivation and the contribution the applicant will make to the cohort.
- 05Join the cohortSelected fellows are matched with mentors and begin the programme with the rest of their cohort.
Fellows, alumni & network
A fellowship does not end when the cohort does.
Fellows join a continuing community of practice: alumni stay connected to the Institute through the Diplomat Forum Initiative, contribute to research and dialogues, and mentor the cohorts that follow them.
Profiles of current fellows and alumni will be published here as each cohort completes the programme.
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a short statement of interest, and tell us which fellowship track you are applying for.