Deadline: May 31, 2026
Applications are open for the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme 2026. The NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme supports forward-thinking practitioners, researchers, and military experts working at the intersection of climate change and security. The programme is designed to advance research, foster collaboration with the broader climate security community of interest and generate practical insights on climate-related security challenges across the NATO community.
Fellows work independently while benefiting from structured guidance, access to CCASCOE’s network, and increased visibility. Selected projects may be featured during key CCASCOE activities, including digital publications, internal briefings, and events.
Priority Research Areas
All proposals related to climate change and security topics are welcome and will be assessed thoroughly. The following themes will be considered priority areas for the CCASCOE Fellowship programme 2026:
- Adaptation to Changing Climate Conditions for Military Equipment and Infrastructure
- Unmanned Systems/Drones and Climate Change
- Cognitive Warfare/Superiority: Dis- and Misinformation on Climate Change
- The Human Dimension of Modern Warfare Impacted by Climate Change
- Climate Security Dynamics in Specific Regional Areas
Benefits
- The offer CAD $10,000 per fellowship.
Eligibility
- Applicants from both civilian and military backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including experts from NATO Allied and partner countries, scientific and academic institutions, government agencies, and the wider policy community.
- Clear relevance to climate change and security
- Alignment with CCASCOE’s mission and priority thematic areas
- Feasible and well-defined research methodology
- Strong potential to produce actionable insights for civilian and military audiences
- Climate security related contribution to emerging challenges for NATO, its strategic foresight capabilities and for strengthening the operational readiness of Allied armed forces
Application
Applicants must submit a detailed proposal, including:
- Project abstract (max. 200 words): project scope, methods, and expected outcomes
- Problem statement (max. 200 words): key challenge, gap, or emerging issue addressed
- Research question(s) / objectives (max. 200 words): main questions or goals guiding the project
- Expected outcomes & relevance to CCASCOE’s mission (max. 200 words)
- Research methodology (max. 250 words): analytical framework, methods, and tools
- Data sources & evidence base (max. 150 words): key sources, cases, or target groups
- Work plan (max. 200 words): project stages, tasks, and timeline
- Implementation feasibility (max. 200 words): achievability, access to data/target groups, resources
- Curriculum vitae: relevant experience and references, if available
For more information, visit NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship.
