YAIA Fellowship 2026

Young Australians in International Affairs (YAIA) is inviting applications for its January-June 2026 Fellowship Program. This is a remote, six month program designed to foster passionate writers' ability to write thoughtfully and insightfully on contemporary issues in international affairs. Fellows research and contribute six articles to be published online on the YAIA blog, Insights. The program requires an average time commitment of 3 to 5 hours per week. YAIA strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds including First Nations Australians and culturally and linguistically diverse individuals. Fellowships are offered in nine different areas, including Australian Foreign Policy, Africa, Indo Pacific, and Climate and Environment.

• 📅 Key Dates

  Applications close November 14 2025

• 👥 Eligibility

  • Must be between 18 and 30 years of age.

  • Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or in Australia on a work or study visa.

  • Must be willing to produce one 900-word article each month over six months.

  • Must be willing to participate in a 30 minute Zoom meeting on the second Monday evening of each month.

  • Must submit a single PDF containing a one page cover letter, a CV, and a 600-800 word original sample blog article.