Aga Khan Foundation Canada Global Leadership Program 2026

AKFC's Global Leadership Program brings together a diverse cohort of Canadian mid-career professionals to examine global forces and develop practical leadership capacity for a complex, interconnected world.

Aga Khan Foundation Canada lists this opportunity for Mid-career professionals, Leadership, Development & Public Policy, Canada. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and fluent in English.

Selected participants must be available for the in-person residency in Ottawa from 1 to 6 November 2026 and must commit to virtual group coaching and alumni engagement.

The program combines self-paced online resources, virtual sessions, peer learning, group coaching, and a five-day in-person residency in Ottawa.

Themes include sustainable development, pluralism, gender equality, truth and reconciliation, climate change, global politics, economic transformation, and the future of work.

The program covers the virtual engagement sessions and in-person Ottawa residency, including travel from anywhere in Canada, accommodation, meals, and logistics. Selected applicants may be asked for a CAD 100 nominal fee, with accommodation available if that fee is a barrier.

Application deadline: Application deadline: May 19, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Create an account through AKFC's application portal and submit the application form before 19 May 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.