Learn all about global geopolitical developments and the Young Australians in International Affairs (YAIA) Fellowship Program from the Fellows themselves!

Across three sessions, our current cohort of Fellows will speak about their experiences in the program, and key regional developments pertaining to their specialty area. These presentations will be followed by an open Q&A session with attendees. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to learn more about the below topics – particularly those that are interested in applying for our biannual Fellowship Program.

Part One: Monday 10 November

For Part One of the In Conversation with the Fellows event series, participants will get to hear from the following Fellows:

Africa Fellow - Jesse Amoah
Middle East Fellow - Hafsa Arslan

Part Two: Tuesday 11 November

For Part Two of the In Conversation with the Fellows event series, participants will get to hear from the following Fellows:

Europe and Eurasia Fellow - Lachie Macfarlan
Latin America Fellow - Federico Canas Velasco
United States Fellow - Bec Kuiters

Part Three: Thursday 13 November

For Part Three of the In Conversation with the Fellows event series, participants will get to hear from the following Fellows:

Australian Foreign Policy Fellow - Zachary Hall
Climate and Environment Fellow - Chelsea Golding
Indo Pacific Fellow - Mirielle Augustin

Attendees are strongly encouraged to register to multiple sessions to hear from all of our wonderful experts.

All events will be held via Zoom from 6-7:30pm AEST//7-8:30pm AEDT. The associated Zoom link will be released soon.

What is the Fellowship Program?

Our Fellowship Program was launched in January 2015, aimed at promoting the voices of young people in Australia’s foreign policy. The program is designed to attract young Australians, especially those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, who are skilled in research and analysis, have a desire to learn more about issues in international affairs, and have a demonstrated interest in the Fellowship area to which they apply. Over 6 months, Fellows research and contribute articles to be published online by Young Australians in International Affairs on our blog, Insights.

Applications for our January-June 2026 round are open now! Learn more at our website.