Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship with a Monthly Stipend of £2,565/month (London)
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship with a Monthly Stipend of £2,565/month (London)
- Monthly Stipend: £2,565
- Target Audience: Fellows, Graduates, Professionals
- Location: London
- Deadline: 19 March 2025
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship is a prestigious program designed to empower the next generation of leaders in Africa. By providing access to mentorship, training, and resources, the fellowship fosters innovative thinking and effective governance. Participants are equipped to tackle pressing challenges, driving sustainable development and positive change across the continent.
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.
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Target Audience
Citizenship
The fellowship is open to citizens of any African country.
Applications are also accepted from applicants holding dual nationality which includes any African country.
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. All applicants should possess knowledge of, and an interest in, international affairs, their chosen area of research, and Chatham House’s mission and research.
Age restrictions
We do not impose age restrictions for applicants.
Can I undertake other work or study at the same time as my fellowship?
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.
Remuneration and benefits
Academy Fellows receive a monthly stipend of £2,565 for London living expenses to cover accommodation, utilities, food and transport.
Chatham House also covers:
- Relocation costs: travel, accommodation support and visa fees. If required, Chatham House will sponsor a fellow’s visa (T5: Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange);
- UK Immigration Health Surcharge (excluding dental/optical care and prescriptions); and
- Research expenses, relating to field work, outreach, events and publications.
Following the successful completion of their fellowship alumni benefit from access to:
- The Academy faculty and alumni; and
- Five-year Chatham House membership.
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Selection Criteria
To apply for this fellowship, we need:
- The applicant’s CV/résumé
- The names of two referees
- The applicant’s proposal for a research project based on the topic guidance
Selection criteria:
- Meet nationality criteria;
- Have experience conducting independent research and hold an undergraduate or postgraduate level qualification or have equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area;
- Have the relevant background experience, including experience in the field of the proposed research, as demonstrated through a CV;
- Have proven leadership experience or potential.
