Refugees International Fellowship Program 2026–2027 – Fully Remote ( USD $15,000 fellowship Grant)
Applications are open for the 2026–2027 Refugee Fellows Program, a global fellowship designed to strengthen advocacy leadership among forcibly displaced individuals working to advance refugee rights and humanitarian solutions worldwide.
Organized by Refugees International, the year-long virtual fellowship supports refugee and displacement leaders whose work contributes to policy influence, community empowerment, and systemic change within the global advocacy landscape.
About the Fellowship
The Refugee Fellows Program is structured to expand the advocacy impact of displaced leaders by providing professional support, strategic mentorship, and institutional affiliation. Fellows collaborate closely with Refugees International staff while advancing their own advocacy priorities through publications, policy engagement, research, and public dialogue.
Participants formally join the organization’s advocacy network and contribute to initiatives that elevate displaced communities’ voices in international decision-making spaces.
Fellowship Duration
1 August 2026 – 30 July 2027
Fully Virtual Programme
Fellows commit up to seven hours per week to fellowship activities.
Priority Advocacy Themes
Applicants working in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:
- Women and girls’ protection and empowerment
- Economic inclusion and labor market access for displaced communities
- Refugee resettlement and complementary pathways
- Meaningful refugee participation and power-shifting approaches
- Climate displacement and adaptation solutions
These focus areas reflect current advocacy priorities and may evolve depending on global humanitarian developments.
During the programme, fellows are expected to:
- Participate in regular virtual meetings
- Publish at least one advocacy piece such as a policy brief, report, or op-ed
- Collaborate on advocacy initiatives and events
- Conduct a field research activity where feasible
- Engage in regional or global refugee-focused events
- Maintain accountability toward agreed fellowship goals
Mid-year performance reviews will assess progress and engagement.
Panel interviews are expected to take place between late May and early July 2026.
Important Dates
- Information Session: 9 April 2026
- Fellowship Start Date: 1 August 2026
Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the information session to learn more about the programme and application process.
Don’t miss out on the application deadline which is April 30 2026.
Program Benefits
– USD $15,000 fellowship grant, disbursed quarterly
– Advanced training in advocacy strategy, public speaking, communications, and fundraising
– Collaboration opportunities with global policy actors and humanitarian stakeholders
– Participation in international advocacy forums and media engagement opportunities
– Peer-to-peer learning with an international cohort of leaders
– Optional customized mental health and wellbeing support
– Potential participation in an in-person retreat and collaborative research missions
Eligibility Criteria
– Be able to commit time to fellowship responsibilities and collaborative work
– Possess independent access to a computer and reliable internet connection
– Hold a bank account capable of receiving international grant payments
– Demonstrate strong advocacy engagement and leadership potential.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use RED BOTTOM link below to Apply.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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