Location: Hamburg, Germany
Objectives
The overarching goal of the YLSA is to bring together decision-makers of the future from the crisis-ridden region of the Middle East and beyond in order to provide them with the opportunity to experience that sustainable regional solutions can only succeed with each other and not against each other.
Firstly, the YLSA aims to build an extensive professional exchange and networking between young leaders and high-ranking international experts. Participants will be encouraged to work and debate together in a protected space free from domestic crises and political constraints.
Secondly, the YLSA seeks to nurture professional skills and knowledge in strategic foresight, scenario and strategy development, which the participants can draw on in their further professional lives and with which they can strategically anticipate different futures and thus learn to think about alternatives.
Application
Early career researchers, diplomats, journalists and practitioners from the Middle East (broadly defined) and Europe are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from canditates coming from various disciplinary backgrounds, including social sciences, natural sciences, economics, law and history.
In order to apply, please send your CV and a motivation letter (max. 2 pages) as a single PDF file with the subject “CfA YLSA 2027 [your last name]” to Dr. Iulian Romanyshyn (romanyshyn@ici-institute.de).
The call for applications is open until 13 December 2026.
All costs related to participation (meals, travel, accommodation) will be covered by the organizers.