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Emerging Leaders Program details (Not Applicable)

The Emerging Leaders Program: Fostering Foreign Policy and Security Leadership will strengthen the capacity of 24 emerging and mid-career leaders from ASEAN member states and Australia to advance security, stability and cooperation in the region.

Participants will be provided with exposure to international policy-making, greater understanding of Indo-Pacific security frameworks, and opportunities to engage in information exchanges with key stakeholders and counterparts across the region and in Australia.

The program will be delivered over up to 12 weeks in the first half of 2026, through a blend of online learning and a one-week immersion program in Australia.

See here: Emerging Leaders Program | ASEAN–Australia Centre for more information on the Centre's Emerging Leaders Program.

How to complete this form (Not Applicable)

You must complete all applicable sections of this form and provide all supporting documents.
Applications that are incomplete, or applicants that do not meet the eligibility criteria, will not be considered.
Please ensure you complete the checklist of documentation required, which appears at the end of the application form.
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Please ensure you SUBMIT the application.

Important information about eligibility (Not Applicable)

To be eligible you must:

be a citizen of and residing in Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam or Timor-Leste.

(Note: residency does not apply to Myanmar applicants)

hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
have between five and ten years of professional experience related to foreign policy and security
have employer endorsement of your application

Southeast Asian applicants must:

have professional working proficiency in English (recommended at least IELTS 6.5)
hold a valid passport that meets Australian immigration requirements
be able to satisfy all requirements determined by the Department of Home Affairs for a visa

Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other marginalised groups.

For enquiries or any issues with submitting the form, please contact alp.enquiries@thepalladiumgroup.com.

Personal details (Not Applicable)

Applicant *

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If you answered YES, please provide a short description of your disability and any adjustments or support you may require to participate:

Have you ever been subject to any criminal or civil proceedings, or are you currently facing legal action or police charges in any country? *

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Passport number: *

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Have you sat for an English language test? *

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Was your bachelor’s degree undertaken in English? *

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Do you speak English regularly in your current job? *

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Do you have a completed bachelor’s degree? *

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Qualifications and work experience (Not Applicable)

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Date awarded: *

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Other relevant qualifications:

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Selection questions (Not Applicable)

1. Why should you be selected to participate in this program (Emerging Leaders: Fostering Foreign Policy and Security Leadership)? (max 200 words) *

Word count:

Must be no more than 200 words.

2. How will the course build on your leadership experience? (max 200 words) *

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Must be no more than 200 words.

3. How will the course enable you to lead transformation in your sector? (max 200 words) *

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Must be no more than 200 words.

4. How will this course enable you to build linkages and how will they help you to achieve your goals on completion of the course? (max 200 words) *

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Must be no more than 200 words.

Availability and commitment (Not Applicable)

Please note this is an eligibility criterion

Are you able to commit to attending the virtual components and the 1-week in-Australia component in the first half of 2026? *

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