Fellow of the Diplomatic Academy

Candidates shall satisfy the Board by achieving high standard of knowledge and understanding, as shall be demonstrated by engaging in an activity relevant to the interests of the Diplomatic Academy of Europe in an acceptable commercial diplomatic or judicial related field. This Fellowship programme requires the submission of an acceptable evidence of specialization (i.e acceptable Portfolio of proven relevant professional experience) and a publishable doctoral research project of high standard on an acceptable commercial diplomacy related topic. Priority shall be given to publishable research projects that contribute significant knowledge relevant to the formulation of policy on commercial diplomacy related issues i.e commercial defence measures, foreign trade and investment policy, international arbitration, international diplomatic protocol etc.

Fellow of the Diplomatic Academy shall be conferred on account of personal integrity and professional character, positions of honor, professional and personal contributions toward advancement and furthering the purposes of the Diplomatic Academy, eminence in advancement and professional practise or in diplomatic training, research, and or other distinguished attainments in a related field. Fellows of the Diplomatic Academy are competent and skilled practitioners, articulate and well respected advocates of proved ability at doctoral/postdoctoral level. The Fellowship category was established by the Diplomatic Academy to honour senior diplomats, distinguished leaders and eminent practitioners who have completed the Qualified Policy Advocate Mandatory Qualifying Programme, and to offer them the opportunity to continue to apply their knowledge and unique experience as Fellows of the Diplomatic Academy of Europe.