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ISS DAKAR: JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME, 2025–2026

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Application Deadline: 1 August 2025

LOCATION: Senegal

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Bosch Foundation are empowering West Africa’s next generation of policy leaders through a flagship program on ‘Gender, human security, and geopolitics.’ Exceptional young West Africans (especially women) are invited to apply for the first intake of four fellows.

ELIGIBILITY:

As a fellow, you will spend 10 months working with leading African experts in Dakar to understand the governance challenges preventing West Africa from reaching its full potential. You will gain rare access to top decision-makers and help craft policy solutions. Fellows have a unique opportunity to build connections that unlock various careers in human security policymaking and practice.

Be a citizen of any West African country

Be under 30 years of age

Hold a Master’s degree in international relations, political science, law, anthropology, sociology, or related fields

Have a strong interest in security, gender, democracy, governance, or geopolitics

Be fluent in English or French; additional West African languages are a plus

Be a confident communicator, self-motivated, and eager to grow in a dynamic team

This is your pathway to policy influence, your training ground in leadership, and your gateway to networks of professionals committed to improving Africa’s future. 
If you’re ready to become a voice for change and a builder of peace and prosperity, apply now!

Email your complete application to Souleymane Ndiaye at dakarjobs@issafrica.org by 1 August 2025.

Your application must include:

A motivational cover letter

A detailed CV with three references

A scanned ID or passport copy

 Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

BENEFIT:

Monthly stipend plus health insurance

Accommodation in Dakar

Return flight to and from your home country

Professional mentorship from experienced ISS researchers

Access to a vibrant fellowship network and career opportunities across Africa 

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IRELAND FELLOWS PROGRAMME: CASEMENT FELLOWSHIP IN HUMAN RIGHTS (FULLY FUNDED)

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Application Deadline: 25 July 2025

LOCATION: Ireland

The Ireland Fellows Programme enables early- to mid-career professionals from eligible countries, with leadership potential, to benefit from a prestigious, world-class, quality education contributing to capacity building. The Ireland Fellows Programme promotes gender equality and equal opportunity and welcomes diversity.

ELIGIBILITY:

Eligible Courses: Master’s programs at Irish higher education institutes in the areas of Law, Human Rights and Governance.

To be eligible for an Ireland Fellows Programme – Casement Fellowship award commencing at the beginning of the academic year 2026, applicants must: 

Be a resident national of Nigeria. 

Have a minimum of two years’ substantial work experience that is directly relevant to your proposed programme(s) of study. 

Hold a bachelor’s level academic qualification from an accredited and government-recognised higher education institution, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) – i.e. a first class honour, or second class honour, Grade 1 (a second class honour Grade 2 may be accepted if the applicant has substantial directly relevant work experience). It must have been awarded in 2014 or later (i.e. within the last 12 years). 

Not already hold a qualification at master’s level or higher. Not currently undertaking a programme at master’s level or higher, or be due to start a programme at master’s level or higher in the academic year 2025/26. 

Be applying to commence a new programme at master’s level in Ireland no sooner than August 2026.  

Be able to demonstrate the following: leadership abilities and aspirations; a commitment to the achievement of the SDGs within your own country; and a commitment to contribute to building positive relationships with Ireland. 

Have identified and selected three programmes relevant to your academic and professional background from the Casement Fellowship Directory of Eligible Programmes. 

Have a clear understanding of the academic and English language proficiencies required for all programmes chosen. 

Must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme on more than one previous occasion. 

Be in a position to take up the Fellowship in the academic year 2026/2027. 

In addition, please see the Ireland Fellows Programme Africa page. 

The Fellowship covers the recipient only. Financial support or visas for spouses or dependents are not included within the scope of the programme. 

BENEFIT:

The program offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation, and living costs. Eligible master’s level programmes in Ireland commence in August or September each year and, depending on the programme, will run for between 10 and 16 months.

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