Refugees International’s Refugee Fellows Program 2025

Refugees International is excited to announce a call for applications for the 2025 cohort of its Refugee Fellows Program, set to start in August 2025. This unique fellowship focuses on enriching and supporting the existing advocacy efforts of emerging forcibly displaced leaders around the world. Our 2025 cohort is tailored to maximize the growth of our fellows and the impact of their work. The year-long program will ensure that fellows receive robust support for the advocacy goals they are pursuing. Refugees International is committed to providing the necessary tools, resources, and access to amplify refugee and displaced people’s voices and drive change in the advocacy landscape.

• Table of Content
• About Refugees International
• Refugee Fellows Program
• Aim and Benefits of Refugee Fellows Program
• Requirements for Refugee Fellows Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Refugee Fellows Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Refugees International

Refugees International is dedicated to creating a more welcoming world for people seeking refuge. Today, an unprecedented number of people globally have been forced to flee conflict, crisis, and climate impacts at home. As these challenges increasingly collide, international systems designed to protect and aid people in need have not kept up, and the rise of exclusionary politics have eroded access to refuge. We know that a better world is possible. Refugees International is here to fight for rights and refuge for all.... continue reading

Refugee Fellows Program

Application Deadline	15 May 2025
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Refugees International
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Refugee Fellows Program

Fellows will receive a $15,000 grant in four quarterly installments throughout the year, for working up to seven hours a week. 

Requirements for Refugee Fellows Program Qualification

• The fellowship is open to applicants from all countries. However, priority will be given to emerging forcibly displaced individuals working in regions, countries, and on themes that align with Refugees International’s current advocacy priorities.
• These may include contexts where Refugees International is actively engaged or where there are critical gaps in refugee and displacement-related advocacy that the organization seeks to address.

Language Proficiencies:

English language competency is preferred for the ultimate success of the fellowship program so that fellows may engage with all aspects of Refugees International work and staff. Competency in other key advocacy and local languages also preferred.

Digital Access:

This is a remote program, so candidates must have their own computer and internet access to participate. 

Eligibility for Grant:

Fellows must have a bank account to which the grant can be transferred in adherence with U.S. law.

Performance Review: 

Fellows will go through quarterly performance reviews. If fellows are found not to be meeting the fellowship objectives and deliverables, Refugees International reserves the right to suspend the fellowship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Refugee Fellows Program

Program Components

Technical Training: Enhancing skills such as public speaking, advocacy planning, and fundraising, or other themes tailored to meet the needs of the fellows.

2.     Professional Networking: supporting fellows to network with figures in the humanitarian field, fostering professional relationships and collaborative opportunities.

3.     Collaborative Advocacy Events and Trips: Offering opportunities for partnership with Refugees International on key advocacy issues through collaborative events and research trips. 

Duration: Aug 1, 2025 to July 30, 2026.

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Refugees International on rifellowsprogram.smapply.us to apply

To apply, applicants must complete an application form and submit the following:

• Answers to two short-form questions (400 words each).
• A Resume.
• Names and contact details of three professional references.
• A brief work plan for the fellowship year.

Candidates will be invited to a panel interview in June or July.

For more details, visit Refugees International Fellowship webpage