TIMEP Nonresident Fellowship 2026–2027

Brief Information

TIMEP Nonresident Fellowship 2026–2027 is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity for advocates, researchers, journalists, and lawyers connected to the MENA region. This nonresident, paid fellowship supports impactful, policy-relevant work that advances justice, accountability, and transparent governance. The program is designed for professionals seeking to influence regional and international policy debates while remaining embedded in their local contexts.

Key Dates & Details

• Application Deadline: 27 February 2026
• Fellowship Period: Mid-May 2026 – Mid-May 2027 (12 months)
• Location / Type: Nonresident | Middle East & North Africa (MENA) focus
• Fellowship Type: Policy & advocacy-focused (non-academic)
• Workload: Approx. 15–20 hours per month
• Stipend: Provided (commensurate with experience)
• Host Organization: The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy

Overview

TIMEP Nonresident Fellowship 2026–2027 is a flagship program designed to empower young and mid-career professionals whose work contributes to more just and accountable societies across the Middle East and North Africa. Through this fellowship, TIMEP creates a dedicated space for localized expertise, ensuring that policy discussions and advocacy efforts are grounded in lived realities and on-the-ground developments.

The 2026–2027 cohort will include up to 12 nonresident fellows with backgrounds in advocacy, research, journalism, or law. Fellows will design and implement an original mandate—a combination of a thematic focus and a geographic scope—that aligns with TIMEP’s mission and strategic priorities. Rather than traditional academic research, the fellowship emphasizes solutions-oriented analysis, public-facing policy work, and media engagement.

Fellows benefit from personalized skills development, close collaboration with peers across the region, and direct integration into TIMEP’s global and regional networks. By the end of the fellowship, participants are expected to have meaningfully contributed to policy discourse through publications, events, and media engagement—strengthening both their professional profile and regional impact.

Eligibility

Applicants for the TIMEP Nonresident Fellowship 2026–2027 must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional or academic experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
• Demonstrated commitment to TIMEP’s mission and values
• Strong connections to civil society, grassroots actors, or local experts
• Preference given to candidates living or working in the MENA region

Eligible mandates are strongly encouraged to focus on at least one of TIMEP’s priority countries (Egypt, Tunisia, Sudan, Syria, Lebanon) and intersect with priority themes such as governance, security, economy, law and accountability, civil society, migration, or misinformation.

Application Details

To apply for the TIMEP Nonresident Fellowship 2026–2027, candidates must submit:

• A CV or resume
• A cover letter outlining the proposed fellowship mandate and its relevance

Applications must be submitted in English via the official Google Form no later than 27 February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a more detailed statement of interest during the second stage of the selection process.

As part of this cohort, TIMEP will also appoint:

• Sarah Hegazi Nonresident Fellow
• Mohamed Aboelgheit Nonresident Fellow

Applicants may indicate interest in these named fellowships within the same application.

FAQ

Official Link

👉 Apply for the TIMEP Nonresident Fellowship 2026–2027 here:
🔗 https://timep.org/2026/02/02/open-call-for-2026-2027-nonresident-fellow-applications/

📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

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