The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) Nonresident Fellowship 2026–2027 is a 12-month fully funded program for professionals from the Middle East and North Africa who work on governance civil society policy accountability or social change. You get a stipend based on your experience and work remotely while producing policy analysis events or other outputs. The fellowship starts in mid-May 2026 and helps you build skills connect with experts and shape public talks on MENA issues. Up to 12 fellows join each year. Applications close on 27 February 2026.
TIMEP Nonresident Fellowship Summary
| Country / Mode | Remote (with a focus on the MENA region) |
| Program Duration | 12 months |
| Program Start | Mid-May 2026 |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible Applicants | Mid-career professionals from MENA countries |
| Application Deadline | 27 February 2026 |
About the TIMEP Nonresident Fellowship
TIMEP is a policy institute that works on justice and good governance in the Middle East and North Africa. The fellowship lets you lead your own project on a topic like politics, security, economy, law, social movements, migration or misinformation. You focus on countries like Egypt Tunisia Sudan Syria Lebanon or others. You work from home but join online meetings and events. The goal is to make real change through research, advocacy and policy ideas.
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Scholarship Benefits
You get strong support.
- Monthly stipend based on your experience.
- 12 months of flexible work.
- Help to build skills and career.
- Join TIMEP network of policy experts and organizations.
- Chance to publish analysis and speak at events.
- Work about 15–20 hours a month.
- Keep your normal job while doing this.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must have at least five years of work or study in policy advocacy media law or civil society.
- You need a bachelor’s degree or more.
- You should speak English and Arabic very well.
- You must show commitment to justice accountability and reform.
- You need good ties to MENA region or civil society.
- It is for applicants from Middle East and North Africa.
Important Dates / Deadline
Applications are open now.
Deadline is 27 February 2026.
Fellowship starts mid-May 2026.
How to Apply for TIMEP Nonresident Fellowship
The process is online.
- Go to TIMEP website.
- Fill the application form.
- Upload your CV and Cover letter.
- Submit by deadline.
- They read all and pick fellows.
- If you win they tell you and start planning.
Apply: https://timep.org/2026/02/02/open-call-for-2026-2027-nonresident-fellow-applications/
