2026 Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Fellowship in UK | Fully Funded

About the scholarship

The Chatham House Mo Ibrahim 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.

Selected fellows will receive a stipend of £30,780 which will cover London living costs, including accommodation, utilities, food, transport and other basic expenses.

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.

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 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.