Deadline: 29 April 2019
Chatham House is inviting applications for its Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2019.
Benefits
The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of £2,295. Modest provision is made for the costs of relocation, fieldwork, and possible publication costs.
Duration
The fellowship is for a 10-month term from mid-September 2019 to late-July 2020.
Fellowship structure
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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship:The fellowship is open to citizens of Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia.
- Applications will also be accepted from applicants holding dual nationality which includes one of these countries.
- Education: It is required that the applicant holds a completed BA degree or equivalent, Masters degree with an international focus is preferred.
- Career: The 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.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia
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