Application is now open for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2021 at Chatham House. The House is inviting application for the Academy Fellowship in the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs, London, United Kingdom.
Chatham House is there delighted to call for applications for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship where young leaders will be engaged to participate to the academy leadership programme.
Application Deadline
The application for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship closes September 20, 202020 at 11:59pm UK Time.
About Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship is a joint initiative between Chatham House. The Academy fellowship is aimed at candidates at the mid-stage of their career and who come from academia, NGOs, business, government departments, civil society or the media.
They should possess knowledge of, and interest in, the policy challenges related to global governance.
Values/Benefits
The academy fellowship will provide fellows with a monthly stipend of £2,365. Modest provision is made for the costs of relocation, fieldwork, and possible publication costs.
Also, fellows will have full access to the Academy’s Leadership Programme, Alumni Programme, complimentary Chatham House membership and Academy Associate status (awarded upon the successful completion of the fellowship).
Access to the staff canteen providing complimentary tea, coffee and lunch and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle.
There is also modest provision which is made for the costs of relocation, fieldwork, and possible publication costs.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Requirements
The application process for the 2021 Academy Fellowships requires
- Applicants need to be a citizen/national of any of following Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia Africa countries.
- applicants to hold a completed BA degree or equivalent, Masters degree with an international focus is preferred.
- Be at mid-level of your career either in academia, NGOs, business, governments departments, civil socity or media.
- Possess knowledge of, and an interest in, the policy challenges related to global governance.
- Have a passport and be able to provide copy of the photo page of passport (to confirm you meet the nationality requirements)
- Applications will also be accepted from applicants holding dual nationality which includes one of the above African countries.
- You propose a research project. Your proposal should consider how your country or region has been affected – positively or negatively – by aspects of global governance.
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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Documentation Required
To apply, Complete application for the academy fellowship must be submitted with the following documents electronic copies.
- CV/resumé
- Names of two referees
- Scanned copy of the photo page of your passport (to confirm you meet the nationality requirements)
- Completing a personal research project of the fellow’s own design undertaken with the guidance of a Chatham House expert, (approximately 50%).
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Structure
The Academy fellowship requires a fellow’s time will be split between three key areas:
Completing a personal research project of the fellow’s own design undertaken with the guidance of a Chatham House expert, (approximately 50%).
Contributing to the ongoing research activities of their host research team and other Chatham House teams as appropriate (approximately 20%).
Participation in the Academy’s Leadership Programme (approximately 30%). The Leadership Programme is a key part of the Academy fellowships. It provides fellows with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills, network and self-awareness, which they can then draw upon in their future careers as effective leaders in their field.
How Long Is The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship?
If you wish to apply for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship
All academy fellows will spend up to 10 months at Chatham House, London starting from January 2021.
Can I Apply For The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Now?
Application is now open for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2021. The fellowship application is open to nationalities from the African region with the academy fellowship starting January.
When Is The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship Starting?
Fellows will be immersing in the academy leadership programme starting January 2021, and contributing to high level research, benefiting from close working relationships with the research teams.
How To Apply For Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship
Note: Application closes September 20, 2020. Do you wish to apply for the Academy Fellowship? Application is online on the website (link is given below)
To apply, Chatham House ask that you propose a research project.
Your proposal should consider how your country or region has been affected -positively or negatively -by aspects of global governance.
Your prosposal should answer any of
Africa Region Question
How can inclusive, sustainable growth and accountable governance be achieved in Africa?
How can efforts towards achieving Africa’s Integrated Maritime Strategy for maritime governance, development and security by 2050 be built upon?
Or
Any of the thematic questions
Do check your available priority research projects areas for your proposal.
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