{"id":6667,"date":"2026-04-16T21:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6667"},"modified":"2026-04-17T21:35:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:35:48","slug":"aig-imoukhuede-foundation-aig-visiting-fellowship-2026-fully-funded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6667","title":{"rendered":"Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation (AIG) Visiting Fellowship 2026 (Fully-funded)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-173931\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: June 12, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the AIG Visiting Fellowship 2026. The AIG Visiting Fellowship is awarded to exceptional Nigerian public sector executives who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and made significant contributions to the public sector. It allows these outstanding public sector leaders to deepen their knowledge and understanding of critical public policy challenges facing Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The programme is designed for visionary reformers who demonstrate integrity, innovation, and measurable results in governance, public policy, or service delivery. Through access to Oxford\u2019s academic resources and global networks, Fellows are equipped to explore complex governance challenges, refine their reform ideas, and develop practical solutions that strengthen institutions and enhance public sector performance in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Upon returning home, they continue to drive systemic reform\u2014mentoring colleagues, advancing effective governance practices, and contributing to the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation\u2019s mission of building a more capable, accountable, and transformative public sector for Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Successful candidates will receive a fully funded scholarship, covering all programme costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position\/Level:<\/strong> Must hold a position within the leadership cadres of Director Generals and Chief Executive Officers in the Public Service<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service Longevity:<\/strong> Minimum of six years before mandatory retirement age<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demonstrated Leadership:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Must demonstrate measurable impact in public service delivery within the past five years<\/li>\n<li>Must provide quantifiable evidence of implementing successful reforms or improvements in their area of responsibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Influence:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Must oversee strategic initiatives in at least one of the following key sectors: Health, Education, Agriculture, Finance, Energy, Justice, Defence, and Security.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum of a master\u2019s degree or equivalent professional qualification<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of continuous professional development in the last three years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organisational Endorsement:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Must obtain formal endorsement from a respected Public Sector Leader (Head of the Civil Service, Minister, Governor, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ethical Standing<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>No pending disciplinary actions<\/li>\n<li>Clean and outstanding record of service<\/li>\n<li>Must pass security clearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.monday.com\/forms\/7f2b603729d3a788f534c2d509430d1e?r=euc1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aigimoukhuedefoundation.org\/developing-leaders-in-government\/aig-fellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AIG Visiting Fellowship<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: June 12, 2026 Applications are open for the AIG Visiting Fellowship 2026. 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