Ireland Fellows Programme 2026/27
Fully funded master's study in Ireland for future leaders from eligible African countries.Build your expertise, strengthen your leadership, and contribute to development priorities in your home country.
Overview
Fully Funded Study for Emerging Leaders
The Ireland Fellows Programme is a Government of Ireland award for eligible professionals with leadership potential. Managed through the relevant Embassy and supported in Ireland by ICOS, it offers a structured opportunity to pursue master’s level study while building skills, networks, and long term links with Ireland.
Programme fees
Full tuition costs for an eligible master's programme in Ireland.
Flights
Return international flight costs to and from Ireland.
Accommodation
Support toward accommodation while studying in Ireland.
Living costs
A monthly stipend to cover day-to-day living expenses.
Countries
Choose your country
Select the country that applies to your nationality and residence.
Ireland Fellows Programme Ghana
Eligible applicants for this fellowship are resident nationals of Ghana with relevant work experience aligned with three eligible master's programmes in Ireland.
Application
Guidance
Read the Guide
Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights
Eligible applicants for this fellowship are resident nationals of Nigeria with relevant work experience aligned with three eligible master's programmes in Ireland.
Application
Guidance
Read the GuideHow to Apply
A step-by-step guide to submitting your application.
Start Your Journey
Visit the application page for your country and fellowship programme.
Review Guidance
Read the eligibility rules, programme directory, and document list.
Submit Application
Submit your Stage 1 application once your country cycle is open.
Await shortlisting
Eligible applicants may be invited to language test, Stage 2, and interviews.
Stages
Application stages
The fellowship is a multi-stage process. Only applicants who progress are invited to subsequent stages.
Preliminary Application
Initial eligibility review and applicant information.
Detailed Application
Full application with supporting documents, programme choices, work experience, and motivation.
Physical or Interview Stage
Later selection activity for shortlisted applicants. There is no public Stage 3 online application form.
Purpose
Leadership for development impact
The Ireland Fellows Programme invests in people who will shape policy, institutions, and communities in their home countries — and build long-term relationships with Ireland.
Future leaders
Supporting early to mid career professionals with leadership potential.
SDG contribution
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Positive Ireland relationships
Building lasting connections between Ireland and partner countries.
Inclusive opportunity
Advancing gender equality, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Ireland Fellows Programme.
For more FAQs, visit FAQ section
Prepare early. Apply through the correct country.
Review your eligibility, documents, and programme choices before applications open.