The Centre for Democracy and Peace Fellowship Programme
for political, business and civic leaders in Northern Ireland
What we do
The Fellowship Programme
Building better leaders for a better tomorrow
The Fellowship Programme is a non-partisan initiative for twenty-four leaders from politics, business, and civic society in Northern Ireland. It supports peace, fosters innovation, and encourages collaboration.
The Fellowship Programme is delivered by the Centre for Democracy and Peace in collaboration with stakeholders, policymakers, and facilitators, supported by academic institutions such as the University of Oxford and its advisory board.
Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship Programme will open in May 2025.
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The Fellowship Programme would not be possible without the generous support from our public and private sponsors and partners.
The Fellowship Programme
for political, business and civic leaders in Northern Ireland
Since 2021, the Fellowship Programme has provided the opportunity to reimagine complex
political, business, and civic leadership in Northern Ireland through innovation and capacity
building to address the challenges of today for the prosperity of tomorrow.
- Gain knowledge and skills from leading academics and practitioners
- Improve the ability to deliver outcomes
- Communicate effectively within your own organisation and across different sectors
- Develop relationships and join a unique network of leaders
- Enhance your leadership capability and performance
- Receive continued professional development certification through The CPD Certification Service
Supporting the peace process
Strengthening democracy
Navigating through complexity
Strengthening democracy
Navigating through complexity
