Fully Funded Refugees International Fellowship 2026–2027: $15,000 Global Opportunity for Refugee Leaders and Advocates @2027: $15,000 Global Opportunity for Refugee Leaders and Advocates

Overview

The Refugees International Refugee Fellows Program 2026–2027 is a fully funded global fellowship opportunity designed for refugee leaders, displaced persons, and advocacy professionals in humanitarian fields.

Eligibility

This opportunity is targeted at:

• Refugees and forcibly displaced persons
• Individuals with lived experience of displacement
• Advocates working directly with refugee or displaced communities
• Humanitarian professionals focused on displacement issues

Applicants must demonstrate active involvement in advocacy work related to refugees, human rights, or humanitarian responses.

Benefits

• A $15,000 grant distributed quarterly
• Global advocacy exposure with policymakers
• Professional training in public speaking, advocacy strategy, fundraising, and communication skills
• Networking opportunities with humanitarian leaders
• Research and field opportunities including field trips and publishing work
• Mentorship and peer learning

How to Apply

To apply, candidates must prepare and submit the following:

• Completed application form
• Two short essays (maximum 400 words each)
• Updated CV or resume
• Three professional references
• A detailed work plan for the fellowship year

For more information, apply here.

Deadline

30th April 2026