The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship is a joint initiative of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and Chatham House to sponsor citizens of any African country who might be interested in a short-stay research fellowship in the United Kingdom. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Africans for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship 2025/2026.
The fellowship 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 where the fellows develop their skills through the leadership programme and further their professional network in the field of international affairs.
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SUMMARY:
- Fellowship Sponsors: Mo Ibrahim Foundation/ Chatham House
- Program Type: Graduate Fellowship
- Program Location: Chatham House, London
- Program Duration: 10 Months
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualifications: Not specified
- Nationality: Africans
Also, Check: The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2024 (Fully-Funded)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
You are eligible to apply for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2025/2026 if you match the following eligibility criteria;
- Citizenship: The fellowship is open to citizens of any African country, including applicants holding dual nationality.
- Education: Applicants must hold a completed BA degree or equivalent and have experience with conducting research.
- Career: 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.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for this opportunity, applicants of all ages can apply.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of £2,365*
- Relocation costs.
- Visa cost
- Immigration Healthcare Surcharge
- Fieldwork and travel costs.
- Research activities and possible publication costs
* The Monthly stipend covers living expenses in London including accommodation, utilities, food, transport and other basic expenses and is subject to change.
Equally, Check: The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship 2024
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Application for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2025/2026 will be done online once the application opens. The applicant will be required to fill an online application form and provide all the required information and documents.
Document Requirements:
- Applicant’s CV/resume
- Applicant’s proposal for a research project
Application Deadline: Opens Soon