Sr. Policy Research Fellow (Code: EU-A38269)

European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights AISBL • Houston, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

The European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights offers advanced online programs focused on developing future leaders in policy research and human rights. The Senior Research Fellowship program aims to equip candidates with the expertise to influence policy decisions and drive positive change. This fellowship provides an opportunity to learn and apply a methodology for drafting a research paper in approved areas, with comprehensive mentorship and guidance. No prior research paper writing experience is required. A Program Certification fee of EUR498 is applicable. The fellowship is a significant academic milestone, enhancing a candidate's CV for employers, universities, and scholarship committees.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or have completed a Master's or Doctoral program.
• Candidates who have completed only a Bachelor's degree and are not enrolled in a Master's program are not eligible.
• Applicants from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to Law, Human Rights, International Relations, Management, Political Science, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Business, and related fields.
• Working and non-working professionals across all sectors are welcome, including lecturers, professors, advocates, medical professionals, journalists, engineers, historians, managers, environmental scientists, government officials, social activists, political practitioners, and professionals from any relevant field.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a virtual environment and meet assigned deadlines effectively.

Nice To Haves

• No prior experience in research paper writing is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply an established methodology to draft a research paper in one of the approved researchable areas.
• Develop the capacity to address critical policy challenges and design innovative, impactful solutions.
• Engage with experienced scholars and subject-matter specialists.
• Use data-driven approaches to formulate influential and evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Contribute research outcomes to respected academic and policy-focused publications.
• Conduct research in a selected researchable area.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a virtual environment and meet assigned deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive mentorship and continuous guidance throughout the fellowship tenure.
• Publication of all research papers with a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) on an open-source publication portal, ensuring global visibility, academic credibility, and permanent accessibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior