Georgian Institute of Politics – Call for Young Researchers 2023

Georgian Institute of Politics, in cooperation with the Heinrich Boell Foundation Tbilisi Office, is continuing the project for young researchers titled “Analyzing Geopolitical Shifts in the South Caucasus,” which aims to encourage young researchers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia to further develop their policy-relevant analytical, research, and writing skills and networks.

In the framework of the project, the organizers are pleased to announce a call for two young researchers from Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Each selected researcher will receive an honorarium of 1,150 GEL throughout the project.

Eligibility and selection criteria for the young researchers:

Submission – interested candidates should send:

Eligibility and selection criteria for the young researchers:

MA degree in political science, international relations, or other social science disciplines. Ph.D. students or Ph.D. degree holders will be given priority;
Age – up to 35 years;
Fluency in English;
Excellent writing and analytical skills as well as critical thinking;
Good verbal communication skills;
Interest and background knowledge of SC regional politics;
Commitment to take part in the kick-off and follow-up workshops as well as in the concluding two-day event in Tbilisi;
Readiness to receive constructive critical feedback, engage in discussion and revise the paper accordingly.

Submission – interested candidates should send:

CV;
The concept for policy briefs (see attached file);
One sample of an article that you previously published on a related topic (not compulsory but recommended).

Applicants will be requested to submit a brief concept of a policy on a specific issue in fields such as:

Conflicts and (human/national) security in the region;
Energy and security;
War in Ukraine and its implications for the South Caucasus region;
The SC states as transit countries;
The role of regional actors, such as Turkey, Russia, and Iran;
Domestic debates on geopolitics/security in the region;
Relations between the EU and South Caucasus states;
Feminist perspectives on peace and security in the region.

The documents should be submitted only in English by email to Salome Kandelaki at kandelaki@gip.ge by February 15, 2023.

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Georgian Institute of Politics – Call for Young Researchers 2023

Eligibility and selection criteria for the young researchers:

Submission – interested candidates should send:

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