Mo Ibrahim Foundation 2025 Leadership Fellowship Program

Published: 08 Nov 2024

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are a 12-month programme designed to support the professional development of future African leaders. The Fellowship programme invites emerging leaders from across Africa to apply to join the 2025 cohort of MIF Fellows and make the most of this opportunity.

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship is a flagship initiative of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation that equips Fellows with technical and leadership skills and enables them to contribute directly to research and policy design at their host institutions. Past MIF Fellows come from a wide range of backgrounds, including research and advisory work in economics, trade, development, peace studies and conflict resolution. The programme aims to drive positive change and ignite innovation across Africa by providing the next generation of African leaders with practical work experience at renowned international institutions.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship Program

Benefits of Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship Program

• Immersive and hands-on experience within influential African institutions
• Direct mentorship from world leaders and domain experts
• A platform to contribute to impactful projects and policies
• Networking opportunities with influential individuals and organizations
• A generous stipend of $100,000 to support living expenses during the Fellowship

Requirements for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship Program

• National of an African country
• Minimum 7 years' of relevant work experience
• Master’s degree
• Under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children
• Note: Additional criteria set by the host organisations may apply. Please refer to individual specifications for further detail

Application Deadline

How to Apply