Polanyi Cohort 2027 — Application

Your details

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Your background

Which best describes your current stage? Required Current university, employer or other affiliation RequiredIf you are independent or between positions, please say so. Programme of study or current role Required Main discipline or area of work RequiredFor example: law, economics, political economy, finance, technology, public policy or business. Your route into this field OptionalAnything about your background that the fields above do not capture, including equivalent practical experience. Up to 200 words.

Your application materials

Upload your CV RequiredOne PDF, up to 5 MB. Include your academic and professional experience. Please leave out sensitive personal information that is not relevant to your application.

Application statement

Write one continuous statement of 700–1,000 words addressing:

Why HGS: what draws you to geoeconomics and the Karl & Michael Polanyi Cohort.
What you will bring: the perspectives, experience and expertise you would contribute, including the roles that interest you.
How you think: an example of work or a question that reflects your intellectual interests and approach. Explain how you developed it.

Your statement also gives us a sample of your writing. Shortlisted applicants will complete a brief written exercise and may be invited to an online interview.

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Your contribution and availability

Members will rotate through selected areas and can opt into particular roles that match their interests and experience. Tell us what you would particularly like to explore. Your preferences help us plan assignments but do not guarantee a particular role; assignments also depend on the cohort’s work and available supervision.

Roles you would like to explore Optional · select any that interest you

Skills or experience you could bring OptionalFor example: writing, editing, research, InDesign or print production, WordPress or website publishing, audio editing, organising events or committee administration. Experience is welcome; so is an interest in learning. Up to 250 words. A relevant work sample or portfolio link OptionalShare a link you have permission to share. You do not need to prepare a new piece of work. Can you engage consistently with the cohort throughout 2027? Required Availability and practical considerations OptionalYou may indicate your usual availability, time zone, or periods when you expect to be less available. Up to 200 words. How did you hear about the cohort? Optional

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Helsinki Geoeconomics Society r.f. will use your application to assess your candidacy and contact you about the cohort. How we handle your information.

Karl & Michael Polanyi
Emerging Geoeconomists Cohort

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Karl & Michael PolanyiEmerging Geoeconomists Cohort

Your details

Your background

Your application materials

Application statement

Your contribution and availability

Review your application

Submission preview complete

Karl & Michael Polanyi
Emerging Geoeconomists Cohort