The Centre for Democracy and Peace Fellowship Programme
for political, business, public sector, and civic leaders in Northern Ireland
What we do
The Fellowship Programme
Building better leaders for a better tomorrow
An opportunity to reimagine leadership
The Fellowship Programme empowers leaders to address Northern Ireland’s unique historical, social, and economic challenges. By fostering innovation, sustainable growth, and collaboration across sectors, we aim to build an inclusive, prosperous, and resilient society for generations to come.
Programme team
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.
Application form
Applications for the 2027–28 Fellowship Programme will open in early May 2027. If you have any queries, please contact the programme team.
The Fellowship Programme would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors and partners.
The Fellowship Programme
for political, business, public sector, and civic leaders in Northern Ireland
Since 2021, the Fellowship Programme has provided the opportunity to reimagine complex leadership in Northern Ireland through innovation and capacity building to address the challenges of today for the prosperity of tomorrow.
- Lead with agility and purpose
- Navigate through complexity
- Communicate and collaborate across sectors
- Deliver better outcomes for the public good
- Build enduring relationships and networks
- Receive continued professional development certification
Strengthening democracy
Navigating through complexity
