Published: 22 Sep 2025 1,282 views
The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship is a flagship initiative of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation that equips Fellows with technical and leadership skills and enables them to contribute directly to research and policy design at their host institutions.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) is an African foundation, established in 2006 with one focus: the critical importance of governance and leadership in Africa. It is our conviction that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens. The Foundation is a non-grant making and non-fundraising organisation. It focusses on defining, assessing and enhancing governance and leadership in Africa through four main initiatives:... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Mo Ibrahim Foundation |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $100,000.
During their 12-month programmes, Fellows gain both technical and leadership skills, while contributing directly to research and policy design. A special feature of the programme is the opportunity to benefit from the direct mentorship of the heads of the host organisations.
Fellows also become members of the Now Generation Network (NGN), through which they continue to contribute their skills and insights to building a better Africa
Fellowships are open annually to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.
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Applications for the 2026 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are now open. Details and how to apply can be found at the following links:
For more details, visit Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellowship webpage
