Applications Now Open: AIG Fellowship 2025 at the University of Oxford
- Omran Aburayya
- May 30
- 3 min read
If you are a senior public servant in Africa with a proven track record of impactful reforms and visionary leadership, the AIG Fellowship 2025 presents a unique opportunity to deepen your policy expertise and broaden your strategic horizons. Offered by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation in collaboration with the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, this prestigious fellowship invites exceptional leaders to engage in a transformative six-month program aimed at addressing critical public policy challenges across the continent.
📌 Fellowship Summary
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Host Institution: University of Oxford – Blavatnik School of Government
Level: Non-degree Fellowship
Target Group: Senior public sector leaders from Africa
Fields of Focus: Public Policy, Governance, Strategic Reforms
Funding: Fully funded, including travel, accommodation, living expenses, and research support
Duration: Up to 6 months
Application Deadline: Ongoing; applications are accepted on an ad-hoc basis
Start Date: Flexible, based on mutual agreement
Eligible Countries: All African nations
🧭 Fellowship Overview
The AIG Fellowship offers a six-month immersive experience at the University of Oxford, where fellows engage in:
Academic Engagement: Collaborate with scholars and students at the Blavatnik School of Government.
Research and Reflection: Delve into specific policy issues pertinent to your home country and the African continent.
Policy Development: Craft policy papers and briefs that encapsulate your insights and proposed solutions.
Knowledge Dissemination: Share findings through workshops or public lectures, contributing to the broader discourse on governance and reform.
This fellowship is designed to provide a conducive environment for strategic thinking, learning, and the exchange of ideas among Africa's top public sector leaders.
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
Comprehensive Funding: Covers travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
Academic Resources: Access to Oxford's extensive research facilities and libraries.
Networking Opportunities: Engage with a global network of policymakers, academics, and fellow public servants.
Professional Development: Enhance your policy analysis and leadership skills.
Publication and Presentation: Opportunity to publish research findings and present them to diverse audiences.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Leadership Position: Hold a senior role (e.g., Director General, CEO) in the public service.
Service Tenure: Have at least six years remaining before mandatory retirement.
Demonstrated Impact: Provide evidence of significant contributions to public service delivery and reforms within the past five years.
Strategic Oversight: Experience in managing initiatives in sectors such as Health, Education, Agriculture, Finance, Energy, Justice, Defence, or Security.
Educational Qualification: Possess a minimum of a master's degree or equivalent professional qualification.
Professional Development: Show evidence of continuous learning and development over the past three years.
Organizational Endorsement: Obtain a formal endorsement from a respected public sector leader (e.g., Head of Civil Service, Minister, Governor).
Ethical Standing: Maintain a clean service record with no pending disciplinary actions and pass necessary security clearances.
📝 Application Procedure
Application Steps:
Online Application: Complete the application form available on the AIG Fellowship official website.
Document Submission: Upload all required documents as specified.
Review Process: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; early submission is encouraged.
📂 Required Documents:
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal statement detailing leadership experience and policy interests
Policy proposal or research interest to be pursued during the fellowship
Letter of endorsement from a senior public sector leader
Academic certificates and evidence of professional development
Ethics declaration and security clearance documents
🌟 Notable Alumni
The AIG Fellowship boasts a distinguished list of alumni who have made significant impacts in their respective countries:
Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru: Former Executive Chairman of Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service.
Justice Mrs. Georgina Wood: First female Chief Justice of Ghana.
Professor Attahiru Jega: Former Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission.
🔗 OFFICIAL LINK
