Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs is now accepting applications for its Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2022. Candidates at the early to mid-stage of their careers are offered the chance to spend ten months at Chatham House working on a research project of their choosing. The fellowship is a joint initiative with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.
Fellows take part in the core work of the Institute, developing their skills through the leadership program, and furthering their professional network in the field of international affairs. The fellowship is open to citizens of any African country.
WORTH
- The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of £2,365.
- Additionally, 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: you may be required to pay for dental and optical treatments and medicines prescribed by a doctor), fieldwork and travel, research activities, and possible publication.
ELIGIBILITY
- The fellowship is 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 in 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.
- There are no 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.
DEADLINE: April 25 2022
To apply and for more information visit here
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