Fellow of the Diplomatic Academy
An Incorporated Member of the Diplomatic Academy
This category is restricted to individuals who have completed any of the Academy's Mastership programmes (Academic Level 8). Those who have completed a Doctoral degree programme, and are able to submit acceptable project or body of work and who can also produce satisfactory evidence of specialization (Portfolio of professional experience)in related field for at least 5 years or more, prior to the date of their application will be considered. Thesis or body of work may be submitted by those who are already Associate Fellows of the Diplomatic Academy; or who have applied for Mastership.
Those holding certain qualifications (Doctorate degree or equivalent in related field) laid down in the by-laws and who satisfy the Board of their high level of proven significant practical professional experience (through submission of published projects and or portfolio), including having made a contribution of significant value to related field will be considered.
Fellow of the Diplomatic Academy may also be awarded to Professors, Senior Diplomats, Senior Government Officials, Judges, Lawyers, Senior Advocates, Senior Practitioners, Senior Military Officers etc. Also individuals who have been judged by the Diplomatic Board to have attained such a position in related field, such as: global trade, economics, environment, economic geography, diplomacy, diplomatic or humanitarian affairs, international trade, investment and or commercial arbitration, commercial diplomacy, foreign affairs, anti-corruption, international human rights, anti-organised crime, international policy or in other related fields as to merit promotion to Fellowship.
Fellows may often be invited by the Diplomatic Academy and or any of its partners from any part of the world as guests/visiting fellows or as guest speakers on related subjects . In addition, Fellows may also be required to attend, participate in, speak or present at forums, debates, conferences or other diplomatic events/programmes and provide their insight on emerging issues and trends in a wide range of trade, diplomatic, transnational organized crime, anti-corruption, international security and defence, political, intercultural, humanitarian, foreign affairs and or social related issues.
Fellow of the Diplomatic Academy (By Research)
The criteria are advanced education in related fields, research publications, teaching, or other demonstrated professional accomplishments and competency in related field including military studies
Election of Fellow of the Diplomatic Academy
Practitioners elected as Fellows including those who have completed any of the Diplomatic Academy's Mastership programmes (level 8), and distinguished experts, practitioners or specialists who have published books/articles/projects of 50 - 65,000 words or more are uniquely qualified based on the extraordinary expertise they have demonstrated during their distinguished careers. Senior Lecturers of other institutions, Senior Diplomats, Senior Government officials, Senior Military Officers (Brigadier General and above) or individuals who have been judged by the Board to have advanced the Professional Practice and study of related subjects or have attained such a high position in diplomatic, security, anti-organised crime, human rights or other related fields as to merit promotion to Fellow may qualify. Those holding other positions and or certain qualifications laid down in the by-laws and who satisfy the Board of their high level of proven practical and professional experience (through submission of published projects/books/articles), including having made a significant contribution of excellent value to related field will be considered.
Additional benefits:
- Fellow of the Diplomatic Academy (Certificate)
- Associate of the Congress of Diplomats
- Invitations to private receptions and dinners for senior visitors and guests
- invitations to forums, conferences, seminars as speakers, visiting Fellows etc
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