Call for applications for the Associate Fellowship in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding for the Global South!!!
The African Leadership Centre offers an incredible opportunity for young scholars and practitioners who want to work on issues related to peace, security, leadership, and development across Africa and the Global South. What makes this fellowship stand out is that it goes beyond academics. It is designed to help students grow both professionally and personally through research, mentorship, practical experiences, and global exposure.
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Through the MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding at King’s College London, fellows get the chance to study complex global issues such as conflict, governance, peacebuilding, and sustainable development in a diverse and intellectually engaging environment. At the same time, they become part of an international network of scholars, policymakers, and professionals who are actively working to create positive change in their communities and beyond.
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The programme combines academic learning with hands-on experiences in a very unique way. Alongside the master’s degree, fellows participate in mentoring sessions, simulation exercises, institutional visits, peer discussions, and one-on-one guidance from experienced professionals. These experiences help fellows build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, improve communication abilities, and better understand how policy and decision-making work in real life. The fellowship also encourages collaboration among fellows from different cultural and professional backgrounds, creating an environment where participants can exchange ideas, learn from one another, and develop long-lasting professional relationships.
Another important part of the fellowship is its strong focus on research and policy writing. Fellows are encouraged to develop practical and evidence-based ideas that can contribute to solving real challenges faced by societies in the Global South. This balance between theory and practice makes the programme especially valuable for students who want to create meaningful impact in the future and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable societies.
Successful applicants receive a bursary covering 25 percent of the tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year, along with £5,000 to support living expenses in London. After completing the MSc programme, fellows may also have the opportunity to undertake a short internship at an international institution or regional centre of excellence.
Overall, the fellowship creates a supportive space for future leaders to learn, connect, and develop the skills needed to contribute meaningfully to peace, security, and development worldwide.
Benefits
- Successful applicants will receive a bursary that covers 25 per cent of the MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding tuition fees at King’s College London for the 2026/27 academic year in addition to five thousand pounds (£5,000) as a contribution to their living expenses in London.
- This fellowship combines rigorous academic research, impactful writing, and policy analysis on leadership, security, and development issues. It uses modalities of learning that integrate a master’s programme on Global Leadership and Peacebuilding at King’s College London with a uniquely tailored mentoring programme—comprising numerous group-mentoring sessions, simulation practices, one-on-one and peer-to-peer mentoring sessions, institutional visits, and attachment.
- After the MSc programme, Associate Fellows will also have an option to undertake a short internship at an international institution or regional centre of excellence.
- Upon completion, associate fellows emerge with academic knowledge, research skills, mentorship training, and practical experience, connected to a network of distinguished experts in peace, security, and development to propel their careers forward.
Eligibilities
1. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following values throughout the period of the programme: promoting southern-led ideas and processes of change; independent thinking; integrity; pursuit of excellence; recognition of youth agency and respect for diversity in all its forms.
2. Candidates must have citizenship in any country of the Global South.
3. Candidates need to demonstrate an interest in pursuing careers in the field of peace, security and development.
4. A final confirmation of the offer of a place on the programme depends on securing unconditional acceptance into the MSc in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding at King`s College London by the University`s deadline. Please note that for most students from the Global South, passing an English Language Proficiency Test is mandatory to gain unconditional acceptance to the MSc Programme at King’s College London.
- Details of the Global Leadership and Peacebuilding programme can be found here.
5. A final confirmation of the offer of a place on this programme depends on successful candidates obtaining a student visa.
Eligible Regions: Global South countriesApplication Process
You need to complete two applications:
1. Associate Fellowship (ALC)
- Register and apply on the ALC portal https://apply.alcafricandatalab.com/#fellowships
- Fill in the form and submit
- Deadline: 24 May 2026
2. MSc at King’s College London
- Register on the King’s application portal https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/
- Select “Peace & Security Fellowship” as your programme
- Complete and submit the application
- Deadline: 24 May 2026
Required Documents
- Supporting statement (500–750 words)
- 2 recommendation letters (sent by referees)
- CV (max 2 pages)
Application Deadline: May 24, 2026 (11 Days Remaining)
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