Non-Resident Fellowship Program

BADIL | The Alternative Policy Institute (BADIL) is pleased to invite applications for its Non- Resident Fellowship Program, a year-long fellowship designed to advance justice-driven, evidence-based policy and journalism in Lebanon and Syria, as well as the wider West Asia and North Africa (WANA) region.

Through this fellowship, BADIL seeks to harness the expertise of global professionals committed to promoting progressive and sustainable change across its thematic focus areas. Fellows will contribute original research and commentary that shape public discourse, influence policymaking, and challenge entrenched narratives. The fellowship can be pursued in a hybrid or fully remote format. While we encourage candidates to be based in the WANA region and the countries they cover, we also welcome applications from those who wish to participate remotely.

About Us

BADIL | The Alternative Policy Institute is a pioneering think tank and media outlet that combines analytical depth with investigative insight. BADIL’s work challenges the status quo, offering alternative narratives through in-depth research, engaging policy solutions, and compelling storytelling. With a focus that extends beyond policy experts, the institute represents Global South perspectives through an integrated counter-narrative approach, empowering citizens and communities with the knowledge and tools to shape their own futures.

Objectives of the Fellowship

The Non-Resident Fellowship Program provides a platform for thought leaders and

practitioners to:

• Produce Timely Commentary: Offer swift, insightful responses to unfolding developments, shaping how critical issues are understood.
• Develop In-Depth Analysis: Deliver long-form analytical work that brings nuance and balance to debates in Lebanon and Syria and the wider WANA on the region’s most pressing challenges.
• Prescribe Policy Solutions: Craft actionable, justice-centered policy recommendations designed to influence decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Produce Investigative Reports: Uncover hidden dynamics and bring to light underreported realities through evidence-based, impactful investigative journalism.

Thematic Focus

Applicants are invited to engage with one or more of BADIL’s core thematic nexi+

approaches:

• Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (+Historical Justice)
• Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus (+Climate Justice)
• Gender-Equality-Inclusion Nexus (+Social Justice)

Fellowship Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a pioneering hybrid think tank and journalism model.
• Mentorship and collaboration with BADIL’s senior advisors and expert network.
• Publication and wide dissemination of fellows’ work through BADIL’s platforms and media partners.

Eligibility

• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of BADIL’s thematic areas.
•  A strong record of publishing analysis, commentary, or policy-oriented work, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in English with working proficiency in Arabic highly desirable
• Master's degree in public policy, political science, international development, journalism, economics, or a related field.
• Commitment to advancing justice in Lebanon, Syria and the wider WANA region.
  

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

1. A CV (max. 3 pages)

2. A cover letter outlining motivation and thematic focus (max. 2 pages)

3. Two writing samples (published)

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 23:59 (EEST) on October 27, 2025