Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2026 | Fully Funded

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international candidates for the Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship.

The Fellowship is a joint initiative between Mo Ibrahim Foundation and that offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House, UK.

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The Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship offers opportunity to spend ten months in UK with a stipend of £30,780 which will cover London living costs, including accommodation, utilities, food, transport and other basic expenses.

The fellowship is applicable to young individuals in Africa.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Abstract

  • Host: Chatham House x Mo Ibrahim Foundation
  • Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Europe || Study-In-UK 
  • Location: Chatham, UK
  • Category: Fellowships || Trainings 
  • Benefits: Full Sponsorship
    • Accommodation
    • £30,780 Stipend 
    • Airfare Ticket
  • Eligibility: African Countries
  • Deadline: April 7, 2026

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2026 Details

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2026 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.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2026 Benefits

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2026 offers:

  • Relocation e.g., flights, train, other transportation to and from the UK, three nights of accommodation, visas, extra cases or boxes, etc.;
  • 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); and
  • Research, outreach and dissemination costs e.g., fieldwork, travel, conferences, publication, roundtables, events, etc.

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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Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Requirements

To be eligible for the Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • 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 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.

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  • All applicants should possess knowledge of, and an interest in, international affairs, their chosen area of research, and Chatham House’s mission and research.
  • 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.

Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Required Documents

While applying for the 2026 Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship, you will be required to submit the following documents;

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

How To Apply for Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship

To apply for the Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • prepare all required details and relevant documents in the appropriate spaces
  • submit your application after a thorough review.

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: April 7th, 2026


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