Mo Ibrahim Foundation 2023 Academy Fellowship Program (Stipend of £2,365)

This fellowship is a joint initiative with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing.

Fellows take part in the core work of the Institute, developing their skills through the leadership programme, and furthering their professional network in the field of international affairs.

• About Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Program
• Requirements for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Mo Ibrahim Foundation

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) is an African foundation, established in 2006 with one focus: the critical importance of governance and leadership in Africa. It is our belief that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens. LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA Leadership is about making choices, defining priorities, and taking risks. Governance is about properly documenting and effectively implementing these choices. Africa has made considerable progress over the last decade. However, the continent st... read more

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Program

• Type Postgraduate
• OrganisationMo Ibrahim Foundation
• Country to study United Kingdom
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline May 5, 2023

Aim and Benefits of Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Program

• The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of £2,365 which will cover London living costs, including accommodation, utilities, food, transport and other basic expenses.
• The Academy will cover costs related to relocation, visas and payment of the UK’s Immigration Healthcare Surcharge which allows access to the UK National Health Service (Note: candidates may be required to pay for dental and optical treatments and medicines prescribed by a doctor), fieldwork and travel, research activities, and possible publication.

Requirements for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Program Qualification

• Open to citizens of any African country. Applications will also be accepted from applicants holding dual nationality which includes any African country.
• Applicants must hold a completed BA degree or equivalent and have experience with conducting research.
• The ideal candidate should be at the early-to-mid-stage of their career and come from one of the following fields or work: academia, NGO, business, government departments, civil society or the media. All applicants should possess knowledge of, and an interest in, international affairs, their chosen area of research, and Chatham House’s mission and research.
• They do not impose age restrictions for applicants.
• Fellows are expected to work full-time towards their fellowship and therefore it is not possible to undertake a fellowship at the same time as pursuing work or studies.

Documents Required for Application

• The applicant’s CV/résumé
• The names of two referees
• The applicant’s proposal for a research project (see PDF for details)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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