Applications are open for the 2026/2027 Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa. Funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Foreign Affairs, this prestigious fellowship offers early to mid-career professionals from eligible African countries the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree at a recognized higher education institution in Ireland. The programme aims to develop future leaders by equipping participants with advanced knowledge and skills that contribute to sustainable development and capacity building in their home countries.

The fellowship supports talented professionals with demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to contributing to national development. Fellows study in Ireland for between 10 and 16 months, depending on their chosen master’s programme, before returning to apply their newly acquired expertise in their respective fields. The programme also fosters lasting professional and cultural links between Ireland and participating countries.  

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