The Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Fellowship is a joint initiative between the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House in the United Kingdom.
Selected fellows will receive a stipend of £23,650 which will cover London living costs, including accommodation, utilities, food, transport and other basic expenses.
Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Fellowship Summary
Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Fellowship Details
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) is an African foundation founded in 2006 with a singular focus on the crucial role of governance and leadership in Africa.
We firmly believe that governance and leadership are central to driving meaningful and collective enhancements in the well-being of African populations.
Participants engage in the fundamental activities of the Institute, enhancing their expertise through the leadership program and expanding their professional connections in the realm of international affairs.
Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Fellowship Requirements
To be considered for the fellowship, you must meet the following requirements:
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits of Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Fellowship
The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of £2,365 which will cover London living costs, including accommodation, utilities, food, transport and other basic expenses.
The Academy covers reasonable costs related to:
- 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.
Required Documents for Chatham House Fellowship
To apply, candidates must be ready 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)
Method of Application
To apply for the Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Fellowship, iInterested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below;
- click on the button below to visit the scholarship page
- scroll down and click on the Apply button
- provide all required details and relevant documents in the appropriate spaces
- submit your application after a thorough review
- shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview via Zoom
