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The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) AI and Tech Accountability Reporting Fellowship 2025 for Nigerian Journalists.

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Application Deadline:  17th April, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 CJID AI  and Tech Accountability Reporting Fellowship. The AI and Tech Accountability Reporting Fellowship is a programme designed to support journalists and media professionals in investigating the role of artificial intelligence and technology in shaping public life. The fellowship provides funding, mentorship, and resources to help fellows produce investigative reports that scrutinize the ethical implications, transparency, fairness, and accountability of AI systems and technological advancements.

Requirements

  1. Journalists, researchers and media professionals in Nigeria, especially those with experience in tech reporting or a keen interest in AI, ethics, and digital policy.
  2. Journalists strongly interested in covering AI’s impact, challenges, and opportunities in Africa.
  3. Journalists dedicated to exploring AI’s ethical, economic, and social implications.
  4. Female journalists and journalists with disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
  5. Journalists with a passion for insightful and explanatory reporting.
  6. Individuals committed to producing high-quality, impactful stories on AI in Nigeria and Ghana.
  7. Journalists with prior experience or interest in technology, governance, or digital reporting.
  8. Applicants willing to fully engage in the fellowship’s training, mentorship, and networking activities.

Benefits

  1. Advanced AI Journalism Training – Develop expertise in AI literacy, investigative techniques, and ethical reporting to produce accurate, impactful stories on AI-related topics
  2. Mentorship: Fellows are often paired with AI and tech policy experts and seasoned investigative journalists to guide them through producing high-impact stories.
  3. Funding: The fellowship typically provides financial support to cover the reporting costs, such as travel, research, and technology needs.
  4. Outputs: Fellows are expected to produce in-depth articles, multimedia reports, or investigations highlighting issues surrounding AI ethics, regulation, and societal consequences. Articles will be published on CJID platforms and partner media organisations.
  5. Networking Opportunities – Fellows will engage with AI experts, policymakers, and leading journalists.
  6. Recognition & Career Growth – Enhance your credibility as a journalist specialising in AI, gaining visibility and career advancement opportunities.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  1.  A compelling story pitch (max. 500 words) detailing the story ideas you will explore for the 3-month duration of the fellowship.
  2.  A CV/portfolio showcasing relevant journalism experience reporting tech or artificial intelligence.
  3.  A budget breakdown for anticipated reporting expenses.
  4.  A letter of intent confirming where the story will be published or broadcast.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CJID AI and Tech Accountability Reporting Fellowship

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The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship Programme 2025/2026 for Early career researchers

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Application Deadline: 27 June 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship Programme. The fellowship aims to support researchers in Africa who are emerging leaders and working on important challenges for human health, to develop their skills as a researcher. 

Eligibility

  • The RDF scheme focuses on Early-Career health Researchers (ECR) from Africa who plan to develop their research career in Africa and have the potential to become research leaders.
  • Applicants must demonstrate that they have chosen to focus their career on human health research and are progressing on the pathway to become, but are not fully established as, independent researchers, with the potential to lead research that is original and innovative.
  • This can be demonstrated through their employment, training, research experience and outputs.

    Nationality and residency
  • Applicants must be a national of a country in Africa.
  • Applicants need not be resident in Africa at the time of applying, provided that the application is officially supported by an African institution that meets the eligibility criteria for an Employing Organisation which confirms that the applicant is employed locally

Benefits

  • A three to nine-month placement at a leading research institution in the UK, Europe or Africa, with additional support at your home institution before and after the placement. Up to £47,000 available 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship Programme

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African Leadership Centre (ALC) 2025/2026 Peace, Security & Development Fellowships for African Scholars (Fully Funded to the UK)

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Application Deadline: 18 May 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 African Leadership Centre (ALC) Peace, Security & Development Fellowships. Established in 2010, the African Leadership Centre (ALC) seeks to build an inter-generational community of transformative leaders producing cutting-edge knowledge that serves as a catalyst for a new peace, security and development agenda in Africa.

For the academic year 2025/ 2026, the ALC will offer three types of fellowships, namely:

  • Fellowships for African Scholars in Peace, Security and Development;

An ideal candidate for this fellowship is someone committed to the values of the ALC, affiliated with an academic or research institution in Africa, and deeply interested in advancing academic and policy knowledge in peace, security, and development to shape security discourses and practices in Africa and beyond. 

  • This is a fully funded opportunity, excluding visa application and processing costs.

· Associate Fellowships Bursaries for African Students in Peace, Security and Development (degree awarding); and

This associate fellowship bursary is available to African students applying for the MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding at King’s College London, for the 2025/26 academic year (beginning in September 2025). It is available to students studying full time only. The bursary is available to young Africans who are pursuing careers in leadership, security, and development.

. Bursaries for Associate Fellowships in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding for the Global South (degree awarding).

This associate fellowship bursary is available to students from the Global South[1] applying for the MSc Global Leadership and Peacebuilding at King’s College London, for the 2025/26 academic year (beginning in September 2025). It is available to students studying full time only. The bursary is for students from the Global South who are pursuing careers in leadership, security, and development.

Available Opportunities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Leadership Centre (ALC) Peace, Security & Development Fellowships.

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PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program 2025 for African early-career scientists

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Application Deadline:  15 August 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2025 PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program. Past Global Changes (PAGES) announces the Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program (African Mobility Fellowship) for African early-career scientists studying past global changes.

The program aims to give limited support for travel and subsistence to early-career researchers from African countries (PhD students and postdocs at African institutions), who are interested in gaining experience in another African country. The final goal is to contribute to the development of collaborative research and the promotion of paleoscience network within Africa.

Logistics

  • The fellowships will be awarded for a short duration, between two and four weeks. The fellowship must be used within 12 months (awardees will have up to 12 months to take up their fellowship once awarded).

Requirements

The applicants must fulfill the following conditions:

  • Be an early-career researcher either in the final stage of completing their PhD thesis/dissertation, or a postdoctoral researcher within five years of completing their PhD (including PhD holders who have not held a postdoc position).
  • Be either a student or hold a paid position in their home country at the time of the application, and during the fellowship period.
  • Be a citizen of any African country and currently working or doing their PhD at an African institution.
  • Already be working on a research topic within the scientific scope of PAGES.
  • Be willing to conduct research in another African institution/country.
  • Must secure the agreement of the host researcher/institution, and provide a confirmation letter from the host researcher/institution as a pre-condition for award of the fellowship.
  • Demonstrate that fellowship will not last for less than two weeks or for more than four weeks within a 12-month period from the date of award.

Application process

Awardees are selected based on the merit and quality of their application, which must include:

a) Completed application form, including:

– Description of proposed research and travel (max. 1000 words). Indicate how the aims and objectives of the fellowship relate to PAGES scientific scope.
– Description of the impact of the fellowship on your professional capacity development and its significance to your home institution/country (max. 200 words).
– Project timeline and outcomes (up to one month duration).
– Detailed budget in USD.

b) Two letters of recommendation (one from the current academic supervisor at the home institution and one from the supervisor at the host institution).

c) CV outlining the major academic and professional achievements (max 2 pages).

Application TImeline:

  • September to mid-/end of October: Review of applications by the Scientific Committee
  • Mid-/end of October: Final decision communicated to applicants 
  • November–December: Financial and logistical process for allocating funds to selected applicants

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program

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CIPESA Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship 2025 for Eastern Africa.

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Application Deadline: 21 April 2025 – 18.00 East African Time.

Applications are now open for the 2025 CIPESA Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship. This regional fellowship aims to build a new generation of journalists with the knowledge and skills to investigate and report on Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Public Goods (DPGs). The fellowship is inspired by a similar Co-Develop-funded initiative implemented by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), which supported fellows to produce over 100 impactful stories that spurred public debate and influenced policy.

Through rigorous training, mentorship, and financial support, selected journalists will explore the promises, challenges, and lived experiences related to DPI across Eastern Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is open to journalists based in the following Eastern Africa countries:

Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Applicants must:

  • Be a practicing journalist with at least three years of professional experience.
  • Demonstrate strong interest or experience in reporting on digital technologies, governance, human rights, or development.
  • Be proficient in English or French. 
  • Be available to fully participate in the three-month fellowship and in post-fellowship activities.
  • Be affiliated with a credible media outlet willing to support their reporting.

Fellowship Details

Duration: 6 months (June–December 2025).

Structure:

  • June 2025: Virtual training workshops and editorial guidance.
  • July 2025: Story development and mentoring.
  • August 2025: In-person workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, peer learning, and advanced training.

Outputs: Each Fellow is expected to produce at least three high-quality, published stories on DPI or DPGs during the fellowship.

Benefits

  • A grant of up to USD 1,500 to support story production.
  • Access to reporting grants post-fellowship.
  • Mentorship from senior journalists and digital policy experts.
  • Certificate of Completion.
  • Travel, accommodation, and incidental expenses for the in-person workshop

Selection Process

The selection will be based on merit and demonstrated interest in DPI-related reporting. The process includes:

  • Initial application screening.
  • Interviews with shortlisted candidates.
  • Final selection by a panel of media and policy experts.
  • Women and early-career journalists are strongly encouraged to apply.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CIPESA Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship

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MIT Africa Empowering the Teachers Fellowship Programme 2026 for engineering professors (Fully Funded to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA)

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Application Deadline: May 20 2025 11:59 PM (EDT

Applications are now open for the 2026 MIT Africa Empowering the Teachers Fellowship Programme. The MIT-ETT Program is a prestigious, teaching-focused fellowship offered by the MIT Center for International Studies (CIS) and proudly sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), and Partners.

The MIT-Empowering the Teachers (MIT-ETT) program provides an intense, semester long teaching-focused engagement for selected cohorts of faculty members (ETT Fellows) from African universities. By introducing the ETT Fellows to cutting edge student-focused teaching methodologies the ETT strives to foster innovation in science and engineering education in tertiary academic institutions in Africa.

Requirements

  • This semester-long fellowship is designed for engineering professors currently teaching at local universities in Nigeria who have recently completed their Ph.D.
Program objectives:
  1. Expose junior African professors to MIT’s advanced, problem-solving pedagogical methods 
  2. Encourage the ETT fellows to become change-agents
  3. Allow the ETT fellows to expand their professional network, including MIT faculty with a deep interest in emerging economies.

During their semester at MIT, the ETT fellows: 

  • Observe at least 2 MIT courses in their own disciplines  
  • Take a curriculum design course and implement research-based instructional design principles in their courses
  • Discuss & explore curricular enrichment & reform through both formal and informal interaction with the MIT community
  • Participate in numerous activities to develop critical change-agent skills. These skills include entrepreneurship, effective communication, experiential learning, reflection, collaboration, systems thinking and perseverance.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MIT Africa Empowering the Teachers Fellowship Programme

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Stripe’s Economics of AI Fellowship 2025 for graduate students and early-career researchers ( $10,000 grant)

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Stripe’s Economics of AI Fellowship. Stripe is inviting graduate students and early-career researchers who are interested in studying the economics of AI to apply, regardless of prior experience. Fellows receive a grant of at least $10k, participate in conferences with leading economists and technologists, and have the potential to access unique data via Stripe and its customers. THe initial cohort will include 15-20 fellows, and will form the foundation of a community at the bleeding edge of economic research.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Strippe expects most of the initial fellows to be grad students or early-career researchers (including postdocs, assistant professors, etc.) in economics.
  • Researchers from any country are eligible to apply.
  • Prior experience in AI economics is welcome but not required; exceptional candidates without any background in the field are encouraged to apply, including researchers in departments outside of economics.
  • Fellows are not required to have a project proposal to apply.

Benefits

Beyond financial support of at least $10k (see next FAQ), the fellowship includes:

1. Community: A community of like-minded researchers studying the economic implications of AI.
2. Conference: Funding to attend an exclusive conference in San Francisco (early summer 2025), featuring leading economists and technologists in this space. Fellows will be asked to present a brief project proposal, and invited to participate in follow-up conferences to present and get feedback on preliminary results.
3. Opportunity for data: The opportunity to gain access to unique datasets through Stripe and its customers.

Application Timeline:

  • The first call for applications closes on April 15 at 10pm, PT.
  • Decisions will be released on or before April 25.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Stripe’s Economics of AI Fellowship

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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme 2025 for young Ghanaians.

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Application Deadline: 18th April, 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2025 UNFPA Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme. The YoLe Fellowship is a one-year programme that aims to empower young, innovative change-makers who have recently graduated from tertiary institutions in Ghana and positively impacting their communities. The programme provides training and mentorship on Leadership, Sustainable Development, Peace, Human Rights, and contemporary and emerging issues. Since its inception in 2018, the YoLe Fellowship Programme has trained and mentored several young people in six cohorts, addressing gaps in youth leadership and development while contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Eligibility Requirements

Through an online call for applications, the Programme targets graduates aged 18 –30 years from tertiary institutions in Ghana. Youth leaders, persons living with disability, young women, vulnerable and marginalised young people are encouraged to apply so that ‘no young person is left behind’. The Fellows are selected via a rigorous selection process. The applicant must be:

  • Aged between 18 – 30 years
  • A graduate of a tertiary institution.
  • Able to commit to the Fellowship duration fully (one year), on-site at the UNFPA Ghana Country Office, Accra.
  • Fellows withdrawal before Nine months in the Fellowship will not be awarded the Fellowship Certificate.
  • Proactive and possesses strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in English (working knowledge of English) — important for general communication purposes. All application materials must be submitted in English).
  • Passionate about Leadership, Sustainable Development, Peace and Human Rights to drive change in all sectors including Social Entrepreneurship which includes agribusiness, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI) and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in their community
  • Demonstrate interest and dedication to development issues and passionate about contributing towards Ghana’s aspirations on Agenda 2030
  • Demonstrate affiliation with youth organization/network, volunteer or work experience, in areas of UN and UNFPA’s mandate.

Benefits

SPACE TO INCUBATE

To help advance the objectives of the Fellowship, an ultra-modern collaborative space, The Orange Loft, was built and tailored to suit the needs of the Fellows providing them the space for online and in-person training sessions, providing Fellows a creative space to innovate, an online station to discuss issues as well as a recreation space to facilitate team bonding through play.

MENTORSHIP
 The Fellowship has in place a mentorship component that is designed to facilitate professional knowledge transfer and exposure for the Fellows. Fellows are attached to high level professionals to build their capacities and provide guidance on their career paths.

POLICY AND STRATEGY ALIGNMENT
The programme is designed in line with UNFPA’s mandate to ensure that ‘every young person’s potential is fulfilled’, and the United Nations’ Youth Strategy (2030) to ‘increase impact and expand global, regional and country-level action to address the needs, build the agency, and advance the rights of young people in all their diversity’.

TRAINING/CAPACITY BUILDING
Fellows undertake professionally coordinated training sessions covering areas such as Research, Reporting, Proposal Development and Concept Note Writing, social media and Networking, Business Model Canvas Development, Data Visualization and Presentation, Human-Centred Design and Tech Innovations in the COVID-19 era, Public Speaking, Conferencing and Logistics Planning, Gender Equity in Innovation. Soft Skills training such as Data-Driven Decision Making, Emotional-intelligence, Web and app development, Innovation, Business Modeling, and Digital productivity tools. The Fellowship provides participants with training on the future of work and entrepreneurship, and employability skills.

DEPLOYMENT TO UNITS AND INTERNSHIP

Fellows are assigned to units within the Country Office to gain hands-on experience with the work of UNFPA. In addition, Fellows undertake a mandatory one-month internship with other UN agencies, CSOs/NGOs, public and private institutions.

Program Duration

  • The duration of the programme is one year and starts from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.

Apply Now for the UNFPA Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNFPA Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme

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The Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) Policy Fellowship Program 2025

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Application Deadline: May 7, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) Policy Fellowship Program. In this call, NIERA invites policymakers from eligible countries in  West and East Africa to apply for a 6-week
 fellowship aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in evidence-informed policymaking. The fellowship begins with a one-week online course focused on evidence-informed policymaking.

 The course comprises five modules: revisiting the policymaking process, accessing evidence, appraising evidence, synthesizing evidence, and applying evidence. Upon completing the course successfully, policymakers will be paired with a researcher from NIERA. Over the remaining 5 weeks, the policymaker and researcher will collaborate virtually to 
develop a short research proposal (concept note) addressing a specific and well-defined evidence need identified by the policymaker.

Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must be a mid-level technical staff at a government ministry, agency or department in an eligible country. Lawmakers (such as members of parliament or their research staff) are also eligible to apply.

For this upcoming call, interested applicants can apply to 1 of 3 thematic areas:

  • Education
  • Health
  • Agriculture

Timeline:

  • March 24, 2025 – Release of Request for Applications
  • April 3, 2025 – Virtual information session for potential applicants (2:00 PM EAT) To register for the information session click here: https://forms.gle/KMzf4hyrSQTwnxuz8
  • May 7, 2025 – Application deadline May 8 – 23, 2025 – Application review
  • May 26 – June 6, 2025 – Interviews with shortlisted applicants
  • June 13, 2025 – Notification of final selection

Application Process

  • To respond to the 2025 NIERA Policy Fellowship Request for Applications (RFA), please submit the following information and documents by Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 at 5 pm EAT.
  • All documents must be written in Arial font, size 11, single line spacing, normal margins. Acceptable formats include docx and pdf.
  • Documents not following these specifications will not be considered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) Policy Fellowship Program

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Code for Africa (CfA) AI Ethics Fellowship 2025 for mid-career professionals in digital governance, policy and ethics ($500/month stipend)

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Application Deadline: 14th April 2025 

Applications are now open for the 2025 Code for Africa (CfA) AI Ethics Fellowship. Code for Africa (CfA), through the Digitalise Youth consortium, is offering two fellowships to mid-career professionals with experience in digital governance, policy and rights who want to make an impact in Africa’s AI landscape.

Under this fellowship, chosen candidates will develop research and policy recommendations for the ethical adoption of AI tools in governance and civic technology sectors, keeping the safeguarding of individuals at the centre of the work. Candidates will do this by analysing regional regulations (e.g., AU Cyber Security Convention, ECOWAS data laws) and global standards (GDPR, OECD AI Principles) while designing strategies to mitigate bias and advocate for inclusive AI policies.

Selected fellows will receive support from CfA’s TechLab, DataLab, and AI Sandbox, alongside the Digitalise Youth consortium’s policy advisors and global ethical AI networks. Partners include digital rights organisations, think tanks, and democratic governance experts. Fellows will gain strategic resources to refine their frameworks, from technical guidance to policy advocacy platforms.

Eligibility Requirements

seek policy experts and ethicists with:

  • Governance Expertise – Background in policy development, regulatory compliance, or digital rights related to technology, data or innovation.
  • Policy Drafting – Skill in creating guidelines, legal briefs, or advisory reports.
  • Global Frameworks – Knowledge of GDPR, OECD AI Principles, or UNESCO’s AI ethics recommendations.
  • Privacy & Security – Familiarity with data protection laws and human rights considerations.
  • Bias Mitigation – Experience conducting fairness audits or ethical risk assessments.
  • Technical Collaboration – Ability to translate ethical principles into actionable technical specs for developers.
  • Advocacy Skills – Track record of influencing policy or corporate AI practices.
  • Cultural Sensitivity – Understanding of AI’s socio-cultural impacts on marginalised groups.
  • Experience working with African civil society or multilateral institutions.
  • Fluency in either English/French/Arabic (multilingual candidates preferred).
  • Location: Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to African communities.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Code for Africa (CfA) AI Ethics Fellowship

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 Code for Africa (CfA) AI for Good Fellowship 2025 for African technologists ($500/month stipend)

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Application Deadline:  14th April 2025 

Applications are now open for the 2025 Code for Africa (CfA) AI for Good Fellowship. The Digitalise Youth consortium, through Code for Africa (CfA), is offering six fellowships to technologists in Africa to work with human rights defending (HRD) organisations to assist them in rapidly scaling up their interventions through the savvy use of AI technology. The HRDs will be located in the Sahel, as well as neighbouring countries in West and East Africa, so familiarity with the region is a must.

Under this fellowship, technologists will support HRDs to build on their existing AI-based initiatives and resources or develop new tools or solutions. Fellows must therefore have proven experience in AI/ML prompt engineering or modelling, and a strong commitment to human rights and ethical AI. Activities will include co-designing AI tools with HRDs, ensuring ethical compliance in AI deployments, and generating actionable insights to inform policy and advocacy.

Eligibility Requirements

 Code for Africa (CfA) is seek problem-solvers with:

  • Social Impact – Demonstrated experience in developing AI-driven solutions that enhance civic information, support human rights defenders, or address societal challenges.
  • Data Fluency – Expertise in collecting, cleaning, and analysing socio-economic or environmental datasets.
  • Design Thinking – Skill in co-creating solutions with communities and CSOs.
  • Prototyping Experience – Track record of testing AI solutions in resource-constrained settings.
  • Scalability Planning – Ability to design tools for broad adoption across diverse regions.
  • Technical Proficiency –  Experience in AI modelling (NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics).
  • Ethical AI Practices – Commitment to fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in AI design.
  • Collaboration Skills – Experience working with policymakers or grassroots organisations.
  • Fluency in either English/French/Arabic
  • Familiarity with open-source tools and open-data principles.
  • Applicants must demonstrate ties to African communities.
  • Location: Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia.

Benefits

  • Selected fellows will receive support from CfA’s TechLab, DataLab, and AI Sandbox, alongside mentorship from global AI experts, CSOs, and policymakers. Partners include climate resilience networks, public health organisations, and digital rights advocates, providing resources for prototyping, testing, and scaling solutions.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Code for Africa (CfA) AI for Good Fellowship

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The CAN Data Science Fellowship 2025 for emerging data science professionals. ($1800 monthly stipend)

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Application Deadline: April 5, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) initiative Data Science Fellowship. The Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) initiative develops data science talent for climate and health impact across Africa. The CAN Fellowship provides emerging data science professionals with the skills needed to address challenges at the intersection of climate and health and make a positive impact on lives across the continent. 

During the program, participants collaborate with host institutions and mentors on projects to share their data skills, encourage innovative solutions, and build a network of data professionals committed to sustainable development. The fellowship includes practical project work, media training, and opportunities for fellows to present their work at local, regional, and international events.

The Africa Climate and Health Data Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) program, in partnership with data.org and funded by the Wellcome Trust, combines data science training with experiential learning through a fellowship program that focuses on identified country-specific use-cases and enables training participants to work with an expert to apply learnt skills in practice.

Requirements

  • Applicants should have a completed first university degree, capacity for independent academic research and study, at least three years of working experience in data management, analysis, and visualization, good communication skills, strong expertise in technology and data science, and a working knowledge of African country contexts concerning climate and health.
  • Candidates must have successfully completed a first university degree, and demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent advanced academic research and study.
  • Candidates must have 3 years working experience in data management, analysis and visualization.
  • Candidates must have good communication skills and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills.
  • Candidates must have strong expertise in technology, systems development, big data, open data and data science.
  • Candidates should have working knowledge of the contexts of African countries, in respect to climate and health.
  • This is a full time position. Candidates must be available to carry out duties. The selected fellows will be expected to participate in different activities and to strictly follow the programme.

Benefits

  • Fellows will receive a monthly stipend and are expected to be physically present within the government department or SIO office during the assignment period.
  • Fellows will receive a stipend of $1800 monthly for the duration of the fellowship.

Timeline:

  • This task is to begin in May 2025 and conclude in September 2025.

For More Information:

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Code for Africa (CfA) Wikipedian-in-Residence (WiR) Fellowships 2025 (USD 300 per month stipend)

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Application Deadline: 28th March 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Code for Africa (CfA) Wikipedian-in-Residence (WiR) Fellowships. Code for Africa (CfA) is offering stipend‐based fellowships to Six (6) African Wikipedians-in-Residence to empower youth voices and promote a secure digital space through Wikimedia projects. Fellows will amplify youth voices and increase their engagement in SDG 16, and civic technology by creating and improving content on thematic focus on Wikipedia and Wikidata in Sahel region, neighbouring West Africa, and horns of Africa. 

These fellowships are part of a joint initiative between Code for Africa, the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), AfricTivistes, CFI Media Development, the World Scout Bureau Africa Regional Office, and the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF), with contributions from the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD). This initiative, under the African Wikipedian Alliance, aims to address content gaps on Wikimedia projects related to the African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, e-democracy, digital mobilisation in social movements, SDG16, freedom of expression, and human rights in the Sahel region, neighboring West Africa, and the Horn of Africa.

Requirements

Applicants must:

  1. Be a registered Wikimedian with at least two (2) years of experience as an editor and belong to the event organiser user group.
  2.  Ideally be based in the Sahel region, neighbouring West Africa, or the Horn of Africa (exceptional applicants from elsewhere in Africa may be considered)
  3. Be fluent in English or French (Bilingual is a plus)
  4. Have a keen interest in digital rights and youth civic engagement.
  5. Have experience organising edit-a-thons and other Wikimedia events.
  6. Have experience building topic lists and facilitating technical training.
  7. Have experience fact-checking content on Wikipedia or be willing to learn.
  8. Have experience in community mobilisation.
  9. Possess an interest in the fellowship’s thematic (Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, e-democracy, digital mobilisation in social movements, SDG16, freedom of expression, and human rights, among others) focus. 
  10. Be an active contributor to Wikipedia and/or Wikidata with a verifiable portfolio.
  11. Have no history of blocks or sanctions on Wikimedia projects.
  12. Demonstrate the ability to track contributions and submit reports efficiently.
  13. Be willing to participate in mentorship, training, and outreach activities.
  14. Comply with AWA’s and Wikimedia policies on attribution, privacy, and friendly space guidelines.

Benefits

  • Each Fellow receives a stipend of USD 300 per month
  • Additional support: Hands-on fact-checking and technical training, incentive for contributors, one-on-one mentorship, and ongoing support from CfA’s Communities and Academy Team.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Code for Africa (CfA) Wikipedian-in-Residence (WiR) Fellowships

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The Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) Policy Fellowship Program 2025 for African policymakers.

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Application Deadline: May 7, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) Policy Fellowship. In this call, NIERA invites policymakers from eligible countries in  West and East Africa to apply for a 6-week
 fellowship aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in evidence-informed policymaking. The fellowship begins with a one-week online course focused on evidence-informed policymaking. The course comprises five modules: revisiting the policymaking process, accessing evidence, appraising evidence, synthesizing evidence, and applying evidence. Upon completing the course successfully, policymakers will be paired with a researcher from NIERA.

Over the remaining 5 weeks, the policymaker and researcher will collaborate virtually to  develop a short research proposal (concept note) addressing a specific and well-defined evidence need identified by the policymaker.

Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must be a mid-level technical staff at a government ministry, agency or department in an eligible country. Lawmakers (such as members of parliament or their research staff) are also eligible to apply. For this upcoming call, interested applicants can apply to 1 of 3 thematic areas:

  • Education
  • Health
  • Agriculture

Applicants to the NIERA Policy Fellowship Program must:

  • Be fluent in English (written and spoken), and a strong communicator. • Be from an eligible West or East African country (see list of eligible countries below).
  • Be a mid-level policymaker (i.e. technical staff within ministries, government agencies, sub-national government structures, and or parliament) with direct responsibility for providing technical advice to top-level policymakers and/or drafting policy or program documents.
  • Have at least a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Have demonstrable experience in policy development, or program management.
  • Have good computer skills especially in using MS-Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Access), use of the Internet, and reasonably conversant with various Internet search engines.
  • Own a laptop and have a reliable internet connection for participating in the online workshop.
  • Be a self-driven individual ready to learn and apply their acquired skills, as well as support others needing similar skills.
  • Have written support from their employer.
  • Eligible Countries: Burundi Cote D’Ivoire Ethiopia Ghana Kenya Mali Nigeria Rwanda Senegal Tanzania The Gambia Uganda Cameroon

How to Apply:

  • Please submit your application materials to proposals@nieraglobal.org by 5:00 PM EAT on Wednesday May 7, 2025.
  • Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
  • An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to all applicants whose application was received before the deadline.
  • All personal information and documents submitted will be kept confidential, used solely for the fellowship application process, and will be stored securely.

Application Timeline:

  • March 24, 2025 – Release of Request for Applications
  • April 3, 2025 – Virtual information session for potential applicants (2:00 PM EAT) To register for the information session click here: https://forms.gle/KMzf4hyrSQTwnxuz8
  • May 7, 2025 – Application deadline
  • May 8 – 23, 2025 – Application review
  • May 26 – June 6, 2025 – Interviews with shortlisted applicants
  • June 13, 2025 – Notification of final selection

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) Policy Fellowship

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A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme 2025/2026 for African Researchers.

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Application Deadline: April 1st, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme. This Fellowship programme, launched in September 2021, is run by Professor Milner-Gulland, Tasso Leventis Professor of Biodiversity in the Department of Biology, and her team in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science. It offers NGO, government and business employees working on biodiversity conservation, as well as researchers in academic institutions, the opportunity to engage with researchers based at the University of Oxford, and to benefit from the training, resources and opportunities the University has to offer.

The scheme offers the chance to spend up to three months at Oxford, attending training courses, networking and creating collaborations, writing papers, and developing ideas. It also offers remote support, training and networking opportunities before and after the time spent in Oxford. Successful applicants can spend their Fellowship in any Department of the University as long as their project is within the sphere of conservation.

Requirements

  • If you are a senior member of staff, who would benefit from the opportunities offered by taking part in our programme and stepping away from your NGO, government, or business environment and commitments for a short period of time, to develop new strategic approaches, write up their ideas, or build partnerships, then this scheme may be right for you.
  • Alternatively, if you are at a relatively early stage in your career, and would benefit from the academic possibilities offered by the University of Oxford and the ICCS group you are also particularly welcome to apply. Particularly if you would benefit from learning new skills, analysing and writing up your datasets, and building an international network.

NB: this scheme is open to African nationals only.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme

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The Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship 2025 for African female policymakers

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Application Deadline: April 21, 2025, East Africa Time (GMT+3).

Applications are now open for the 2025 Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship. The GRASP Fellowship seeks to build a vibrant, highly connected, and intergenerational network of African women policy professionals from diverse disciplines to drive policy change for equitable agri-food systems in sub-Saharan Africa.

Fellows will be drawn from diverse organizations including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, research organizations, the private sector, civil society, regional and sub-regional communities among others.

The Fellowship targets African women at different stages of their professional careers who are actively engaged in finding solutions that address gender inequalities in policies.

Target Audience

  • In this call, the Fellowship is targeting applications from Ghana, Rwanda, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uganda.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have at least a master’s degree and 10 years of experience in gender, agriculture and food systems, working on policy issues at national, regional, or continental levels
  • Applicants must be affiliated with either government organizations, non-government, private sector, development, civil society, regional and sub-regional communities, or academia

Benefits

  • Successful applicants, known as AWARD Policy Fellows, receive customized training in leadership, negotiations, gender, and agrifood systems policies. Coupled with mentoring, coaching, and peer learning support, this training is designed to sharpen their skills in analyzing policies from a gender perspective and equip them to lead policy processes.
  • Fellows will get an opportunity to apply their learnings and gain hands-on experience by designing and implementing policy innovation projects focusing on important policies of their choice.
  • Successful applicants to the third Cohort will join a growing network of policy practitioners from more than 12 countries across Africa working to catalyze the design and implementation of gender-responsive policies and processes on the continent.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship

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Internet Society Mid Career Fellowship 2025 for mid-career professionals.

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Application Deadline: 11 April 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Internet Society Mid Career Fellowship. The Mid Career Fellowship provides today’s leaders with the know-how to navigate volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), knowing that their purpose, livelihood, and organizational goals are influenced or impacted by the Internet.

The Mid Career Fellowship is a unique opportunity that offers 15 Fellows unparalleled access to world-class educational institutions and experts in a seven-month program, from June through December. It equips global mid career Internet champions with the knowledge, skills, and tools to enable inclusive, innovative, holistic, and strategic leadership.

The fellows work throughout five modules which have live lectures and assessments, and culminate in a symposium to showcase the work they’ve completed. The program also includes seminars on trends, such as digital geopolitics, leadership in VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) environments, and advocacy and communications, practical case studies and cross-sector networking.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be mid career professionals in leadership roles, working in the Internet ecosystem in a technical, policy, economic, or social capacity. They are welcome to apply if they:

  • Have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including leading or managing teams and/or projects, in the Internet space in a technical, policy, economic, societal, or other capacity.
  • Currently work in a position/organization that is addressing digital challenges or facing digital disruption and transformation.
  • Want to solve problems, work in multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary teams, and acquire new knowledge and skills.
  •  Want to ensure that the Internet remains open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy.

In addition, candidates must:

  • Have reliable access to broadband Internet connection and relevant devices.
  • Be able to fully participate in the seven-month experience which requires a commitment of approximately six hours a week.
  • Have a proficiency level in verbal and written English.

Application Timeline:

  • 17 March 2025: Application submissions open
  • 11 April 2025: Application submissions close
  • April – May 2025: Fellows selection
  • End of May 2025: Program kick-off
  • December 2025: Symposium

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Internet Society Mid Career Fellowship

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The Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) Program 2025 for young women changemakers.

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship. The Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) 2025 unites women leaders from diverse fields to enhance their skills, foster collaboration, and exchange ideas. This 10-month program brings together fellows across two key pillars—VV Venture (social entrepreneurship) and VV Engage (public leadership)—while also encouraging cross-sector synergies to drive systemic change.  

Through this fellowship, Vital Voices aims to amplify the impact of women addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, facilitate meaningful collaboration among changemakers, and equip participants with the tools to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

  • Identify as a woman 
  • Be proficient in English (as all sessions will be conducted in English). 
  • Be at least 18 years old at the time of application. 
  • Demonstrate a commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their leadership, entrepreneurship, or public service. 
  • Be willing to fully participate in the fellowship and actively engage with diverse women leaders across sectors. 
  • Meet all specific pillar (VV Engage or VV Venture) eligibility criteria. 

Benefits

  • Leadership training through Vital Voices Leadership Journey. 
  • Pillar-specific skill development tailored to social entrepreneurs (VV Venture) and public leaders (VV Engage).  
  • Opportunities to expand cross-pillar collaborations by building partnerships with public leaders, social entrepreneurs, changemakers, and civil society leaders to drive systemic change and drive innovative solutions. 
  • Access to the Vital Voices Community Hub and leverage the cohort and Vital Voices Global Network of thousands of changemakers for mentorship, peer learning, and strategic connections to amplify impact, support growth, and advance goals. 
  • Attend an in-person convening in the third quarter of 2025 (location TBC), to deepen learning, relationship building, and collaboration. 
  • A certificate of completion upon successfully completing the program. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Vital Voices Global Fellowship

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Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship 2025 for EdTech and Future of Work Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Apr.il18, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship. The program will bring together entrepreneurs from across the U.S. and the globe leveraging technology to close gaps in education and the workforce. Founders will receive expert training, critical resources to accelerate their ventures, and an eight-week in-person residency at Halcyon in Washington, DC.

Requirements

Halycon is looking for (for-profit) startups that are building scalable solutions that are tackling challenges in EdTech and Future of Work.

  • Location: Global
  • Stage: Must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that has the potential to scale. Must be working on your venture full-time. 
  • Team: 
    • May apply with up to one co-founder
    • Applicant must be the CEO and/or hold primary decision-making power
    • Must be fluent in English
    • Must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program
  • Program Engagement: Must be able to participate in all activities and programming sessions
  • Impact: Must be developing a product and venture which contributes towards 1 or more of the UN’s 17 SDGs

In addition to eligibility, Halcyon scores each application based on 4 criteria: Impact, Scalability, Innovation, and Talent.

Program Structure

  • The cohort is selected of up to 8 ventures from across the U.S. and the globe
  • Ventures receive training in Halcyon’s methodology on product-market fit, investment readiness, and leadership  
  • The program is delivered through:
    • A virtual kickoff meeting
    • An eight-week, in-person residency week at Halcyon in Washington, DC

Benefits

  • $10K in Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) credits
  • $10K equity-free stipend per venture
  • Professional advisors
  • Workshops with experts in leadership development, investment readiness, and product-market fit
  • Networking with investors and varied stakeholders
  • Pro bono legal support
  • A global community of nearly 600 impact-driven entrepreneurs

Sectors

Solutions leveraging technology to close equity gaps in education and the workforce. Sub-sectors include:

  • EdTech: Solutions that leverage digital tools and technology to improve teaching and learning outcomes, enhance accessibility and educational access, and remove financial barriers to education.
    • EdTech solutions span K-12, higher education, corporate training, and lifelong learning, integrating AI, data analytics, and immersive technologies to enrich educational experiences.
  • Future of Work: Technological solutions that expand job market access for all communities, and technologies that enable individuals of all abilities to thrive in the workplace.
    • Future of Work solutions include upskilling and reskilling tech, as well as technologies and business models that enhance workforce analytics, collaboration, and well-being, often leveraging AI, automation, and digital platforms.

Timeline:

  • March 4, 2025: Applications open
  • Apr. 18, 2025: Applications close
  • June 5-6, 2025: Finalists invited to a virtual pitch
  • June 13, 2025: Selected fellows will be notified
  • Sept. 12, 2025: Virtual program kickoff
  • Sept. 29-Nov. 21, 2025: Residency in Washington, DC

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Halcyon EquityTech Fellowship

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The Young Impact Associates (YIA) – Agriculture Focus Fellowship 2025 for young Africans.

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Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 AWARD Young Impact Associates (YIA) – Agriculture Focus Fellowship. The YIA Fellowship in Agrifood Systems is a year-long flagship program designed to prepare a new generation of African leaders capable to make a difference in the impact measurement field and contribute to driving transformative change in Africa’s agrifood landscape.

The YIA Fellowship in Agrifood Systems is implemented by a consortium of partners including CIFOR-ICRAF, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), and Akademiya2063.

Fellowship structure

The Fellowship will include a combination of in-person and virtual training, workshops, and coaching sessions. The Young Impact Associates will benefit from:

  • Practical experience
  • On-location work placements with leading organizations in the impact measurement sector for intensive industry immersion experiences
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Guidance and support from seasoned professionals
  • Customized training in leadership, impact measurement and related topics
  • Peer learning and collaboration to strengthen the YIA networks and promote intracountry partnerships

Eligibility criteria

  • Nationals of Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda, residing in Africa
  • Must be aged between 18 and 35 years
  • Engaged in full-time, part-time work, self-employment, studying, or unemployed
  • With a good command of both written and spoken English
  • Have a minimum of a diploma, bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines including social sciences, agricultural sciences, economics, data sciences, environmental and climate science, international development, policy and governance, etc.
  • Mission-driven interest and passion for the impact measurement field
  • Motivation and clear aspirations to leverage data-driven approaches
  • Commitment to a 12-month full-time program participation

Benefits

  • Upon your successful selection, you will join the YIA Fellowship for one year and receive a monthly stipend throughout the program’s duration -12 months. The program will also cover non-financial items, which will be detailed at the start of the Fellowship activities.
  • Upon completing the Fellowship, you will become a part of the Mastercard Foundation global alumni, connecting you with a community of passionate individuals committed to leading positive change in the continent.

Program duration

  • The YIA Fellowship activities will begin in mid-June 2025 and will run until end May 2026.

Application Detail

  • Interested candidates are invited to apply by April 30, 2025, 23:59, East Africa Time (GMT+3).
  • Applications will NOT be accepted after this date.
  • Applications must be submitted through this link click here.
  • The applicants should fill out all the necessary fields.
  • Only complete applications will be reviewed by the Selection committee.
  • Applicants should have the required documents ready before starting the application process. These include:
    o An updated CV (maximum 3 pages) including the full names, email, and telephone of two reference contacts
    o A one-page motivation letter outlining the reasons for joining the YIA Fellowship, expectations and professional aspirations

For More Information:

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Kroc IPJ Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program 2025 for women peacebuilders (USD $15,000 Stipend)

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Application Deadline: 30 March 2025. 

Applications are now open for the 2025 Kroc IPJ Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program. For twenty years, the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ) at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School of Peace Studies has hosted the Women PeaceMakers Fellowship program. The Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for peacebuilders who focus on gender, peace and conflict to engage in a cycle of learning, practice, research and participation that strengthens peacebuilding partnerships. The Women PeaceMakers Fellowship facilitates impactful collaborations between peacebuilders from conflict-affected communities and international partner organizations. The Fellows also co-create research intended to shape the peacebuilding field and highlight good practices for peacebuilding design and implementation.

Anyone who considers themselves a peacebuilder working to reduce cycles of violence through a focus on gender, peace, and conflict is welcome to apply. People of all genders, including transgender and non-binary or gender-fluid people, are welcome to apply and are eligible for a fellowship. The Women PeaceMakers Fellowship program does not consider sex, gender, or any other protected status as part of the application and selection process. Applicants must have at least five years of peacebuilding or violence reduction experience and must speak sufficient English to participate fully in Fellowship activities.

Fellowship Dates: September 2025 – July 2026.

Date of Residency at the University of San Diego in the United States: November 8-22, 2025.

Requirements

Strong candidates will have the following experience:

  • Working or have worked as a researcher, with a substantial track record of academic and/or practitioner-based experience.
  • Research experience that is based on engagement with violence-affected communities and/or with peacebuilding organizations or social movements.
  • Experience of at least five years working in peacebuilding, policy advocacy, organizing or related work.
  • Experience implementing gender-responsive approaches in peacebuilding, policy or social movement work or substantial academic experience related to gender, peace and conflict.
  • Ability to participate in all activities during the year-long Fellowship and collaborate within a multicultural fellowship cohort.
  • Sufficient English language proficiency to relate personal experiences and engage in discussions with a multi-country cohort.

Benefits

  • Fellows will receive a stipend of USD $15,000, which will cover their time spent in the fellowship as well as any costs for conducting fellowship-related research. The Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice will cover costs for the residency period at the University of San Diego.

Application Procedure:

Please submit your CV, answers to the following essay questions, and research proposal in a single combined PDF document. Please ensure that these materials are all your original work; please do not use generative AI tools, such as Chat GPT, or plagiarize others’ work. 

Essay Questions (no more than 300 words per essay question)

  1. Please describe the peacebuilding or violence reduction work you have led or currently lead related to border policy. How do you consider gender in this work?
  2. How is your work to reduce violence related to border policy connected to communities affected by those border policies? Please describe how you collaborate with those most impacted in your work.
  3. What do you consider your greatest achievement in building peace or reducing violence?
  4. Please describe your experience conducting research, including the methodologies you have used in the past and how you have collected data. Please provide links to two of your published research works.
  5. Please describe how this Fellowship would benefit your ongoing work and how your experience can contribute to the community at the University of San Diego and the Kroc School of Peace Studies. How do you plan to engage with faculty, staff, and students?

Research Proposal

As part of your Fellowship, you will work toward a ten-page case study focused on ending cycles of violence and/or peacebuilding work in your country of residence. Please ensure that the research proposal is your own original work. If it is determined that AI tools were used to create your research proposal, your application may be disqualified. 

In 750 words or fewer, please provide a research proposal on the topic you would like to explore within the theme of building less violent border policy using a gendered lens. This research proposal should focus on policies and implementation of those policies, not only on service provision or humanitarian response. Please include the following elements in your research proposal:

  1. A brief abstract
  2. Your research question(s)
  3. A brief description of your methodology
  4. Types of data to be collected
  5. Study participants or community of focus

For More Information:

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Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme 2025/2027 for young professionals (£32,600 per annum )

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Application Deadline: March 31st, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025/2027 Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme. Established in 1963, the ODI fellowship scheme matches early career economists with government placements around the world.
The ODI Fellowship Scheme gives early-career economists and statisticians the chance to work as public sector civil servants on two-year contracts in low- and middle-income countries in across the world. ODI Fellows are typically employed as local civil servants, reporting to local managers.

Fellows work in a range of institutions from finance and planning ministries to ministries of health and education, as well as central banks, statistics offices, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

Fellowships vary from role to role and country to country, but all require a combination of the following experience and personal qualities.

Qualifications
The ODI Fellowship Scheme is open to candidates of all nationalities who have a master’s degree or PhD in economics, statistics or a related field.

Suitable specialised qualifications at postgraduate level include but aren’t limited to agricultural economics, environmental economics, international economics, health economics, development economics, and econometrics and statistics.

For those studying for a postgraduate degree at the time of application, the award of a fellowship is conditional upon the successful completion of the postgraduate degree.

Benefits

  • Total compensation net of tax is approximately £32,600 per annum in the first year and £34,600 in the second year. The compensation is inclusive of a housing allowance that varies according to cost of living in-country.

Application Requirements

  • Applications are strengthened by a demonstrable interest in public policy, relevant work or voluntary experience and language proficiency (with English essential and French particularly advantageous) and strong IT skills.
  • Please note that we cannot accept any supporting materials (CVs, transcripts, etc). Due to the large number of applications received, candidates will be assessed on their application forms only. 
  • You are asked to provide details of two referees, but we will not contact any of them at this stage. If you are selected for interview, we will ask you to follow up with referees. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme

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2025 I AM NALA Fellowship on Women in Peace & Security.

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Application Deadline: 14 April  2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 I AM NALA Fellowship on Women in Peace & Security. Nala Feminist Collective invites young African women who are refugees, internally displaced persons or stateless to apply for I AM NALA Fellowship Programme for the period of July 2025 to July 2026.

Eligibility

  • Young women aged between  18-40 years
  • Leaders of a campaign or women group
  • Members of an existing consortium or collective with a focus on alliance building
  • Young women engaged in cross conflict negotiations
  • Young women politicians in political office

The Fellowship will serve and engage 30 young women political leaders from the The Great Lakes, the Sahel and The Horn of Africa ( Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Kenya,  Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria,  Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda)

The Fellowship focuses on capacity and technical support, mentorship, solidarity, access and resourcing for fellows who are aspiring or current political leaders who can play a critical role in negotiations, decision making, democratic transitions, reconciliation and other peacebuilding efforts for their countries of origin or host countries.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2025 I AM NALA Fellowship on Women in Peace & Security.

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The Africa Institute Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship 2025 for creative writers (50,000 AED grant & funded Residency in Sharjah, UAE).

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Application Deadline: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa Institute Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship. The Africa Institute, Global Studies University invites applications for the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship, a distinguished program that celebrates and supports literary voices engaged in the creative expression of Africa and its diaspora in all forms and genres.

Established in honor of the late Nigerian scholar Tejumola Olaniyan, a renowned literary critic whose work profoundly shaped African and African diaspora studies, this fellowship reflects his legacy of intellectual rigor, creativity, and commitment to fostering new narratives. It aligns with The Africa Institute’s mission as a globally oriented center dedicated to research, postgraduate studies, and critical discourse on Africa and its worldwide connections.

Since its inception in Fall 2022, the fellowship has welcomed esteemed writers, fostering creative exchange and scholarship in Sharjah, UAE, an essential nexus of African-Arab cultural interaction. Through this residency, The Africa Institute continues to advance its commitment to shaping new paradigms in African and African diaspora studies while providing a dynamic space for intellectual and artistic exploration.

Tejumola Olaniyan was a Nigerian academic, the Louise Durham Mead Professor of English and African Cultural Studies, and the Wole Soyinka Professor of the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin. Olaniyan earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Ife in Nigeria and completed a second master’s degree as well as a Ph.D. at Cornell University.

Requirements

The residency program welcomes applications from creative writers, including novelists, short story writers, playwrights, poets, and scriptwriters whose work relates to Africa and the African diaspora for a grant of 50,000 AED in total for the duration of the fellowship, which is inclusive of accommodation, a return airfare ticket, visa and the monthly stipend of 10,000 AED per month per fellow.

  • The proposed project may be in Arabic or English, though other languages will also be considered. To complete their work, recipients will be invited to Sharjah, UAE, for a three-month residency. Typically, the cohort begins in the fall of each year.

Recipients will have the opportunity to publish their texts through The Africa Institute’s publications program. Projects relating to theatre and film scripts can also be published as texts or receive support in facilitating productions. The project could be new or a work-in-progress and should be feasible for completion within the timeframe of the residency

For More Information:

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The King’s Commonwealth PhD Fellowship Programme 2025 for Small Island Developing States

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Application Deadline: 25 April 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 King’s Commonwealth PhD Fellowship Programme. The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme PhD Fellowships, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, offer a unique opportunity for fellows from Small Island Developing States to undertake a PhD in their home country alongside work.

In this KCFP Pathway, Fellows will enrol in a PhD programme in their home country in the SIDS alongside working, and receive joint supervision from a dedicated partner university elsewhere across the Commonwealth (mainly Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom), where they will attend periods of study and/or research methods training. 

The Fellowships are open to academic staff and professionals with Master’s level or equivalent experience, who are committed to advancing engineering, education, health or climate resilience in their communities.The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship will support PhD studies in the following subject areas: 

  • Health
  • Climate change/environment
  • Education
  • Engineering and

Benefits

  • The fellowship will support each successful recipient with the following: GBP 30,000 over 6 years (GBP 5,000 per year) to support research and research visits to a dedicated partner university (in Australia, Canada, New Zealand or United Kingdom). Waiver of international tuition fees if they would be charged for the visiting period(s).
  • Where available and applicable, access to resources such as the library of the partner university or databases on a case-by-case basis.
  • GBP 12,000 research support grant  (GBP 2,000 per year).
  • 20% salary contribution to the employer of the PhD candidate over the 6 years.
  • Dedicated joint PhD supervisors from the partner university and SIDS home university for the whole duration of the 6-year long Fellowship.
  • Access as a member of the ‘King’s Fellows cohort’ to training to support continued professional development and learn relevant skills, such as communication, engaging with policy makers, entrepreneurship, public speaking and applying for research funding.

Eligibility Requirements

All of the below items must apply to be eligible:

  • Applicants with a Master’s degree or equivalent experience.   
  • Due to commence or already enrolled in a PhD research degree programme at a ACU SIDS member university in the 2025/26 academic year with an aim to complete the PhD degree (please see list of universities below).
  • PhD subject area falls within one of the 4 KCFP research areas (Climate change/environment, Education, Engineering and Health). 
  • Applicants with citizenship or refugee status in a Commonwealth SIDS. The following countries are eligible:  

Africa 
Mauritius, Seychelles  

Asia  
The Maldives  

Caribbean and Americas 
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, The Cayman Islands andTrinidad and Tobago  

Pacific 
Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu  

For More Information:

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UNESCO-AWS Compute for Climate Fellowship 2025 for climate tech startups.

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Application Deadline: April 6th, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO-AWS Compute for Climate Fellowship. The Compute for Climate Fellowship is a global R&D funding program that empowers climate tech startups to leverage advanced cloud computing and AI in the fight against climate change. The Fellowship was founded in 2023 by the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), under the auspices of UNESCO, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Each Fellow company accepted into the program builds a groundbreaking proof-of-concept (PoC) climate solution that is funded by AWS, with technical and scientific advisors from AWS and IRCAI.

Categories

Winners will “think big” and demonstrate innovation, leverage advanced cloud computing, and show potential for significant global impact across at least one of the nine climate solution areas:

1. Clean Energy

2. Low-Carbon Transportation

3. Sustainable Agriculture and Food

4. Circular Economy and Industry

5. Sustainable Buildings

6. Greenhouse Gas Management

7. Carbon Removal

8. Environment and Climate Risk

9. Indigenous Solutions to the Climate Crisis

Requirements

  • Your company is privately held and was founded within the last 10 years.
  • You have a technical team capable of building with advanced cloud computing.

Your proposal incorporates innovative use of advanced cloud computing services such as:

  • AI/ML and Generative AI
  • High-Performance Computing
  • Autonomous Computing
  • Spatial Computing
  • Simulation Technologies
  • Quantum Computing
  • Time series data analytics

Benefits

  • Grants in the form of AWS credits to cover the cloud computing costs of the PoC (up to $200k per startup)
  • Three month PoC build period with personalized technical support and mentorship
  • Access to advanced computing services, like quantum computing, HPC, and generative AI tools
  • Expert guidance in advanced computing, AI, sustainability, and ethics from IRCAI and AWS mentors
  • Media and visibility via speaking opportunities and PR (on a case by case basis)
  • Showcase of results across United Nations and international bodies

Application Timeline:

  • March 4th- April 6th: Applications open
  • April – June: Application review and interviews with finalists
  • June 6th: Winners announced
  • June – August: Match winners with experts. Plan and scope PoCs.
  • September – November: Build PoCs

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO-AWS Compute for Climate Fellowship

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The Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) Climate Mobility Fellowship (CMF) 2025 for youth Leaders.

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Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) Climate Mobility Fellowship. The Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) is excited to announce the launch of the Climate Mobility Fellowship (CMF), the inaugural activity of the Climate Mobility Academy (CMA). This year-long fellowship is designed to enable youth leaders from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Pacific, with the tools, networks, and expertise needed to drive impactful solutions in the growing field of climate mobility. 

The CMF aims to equip youth leaders with critical academic training, exposure to international climate mobility policies, and hands-on project experience. This initiative will support 12 youth leaders from diverse regions, including four from Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Fellows will develop their expertise in climate mobility governance, policy, and research while engaging directly in key global policy processes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be:

  • Between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application and
  • Fluent in English
  • Based in or nationals of Latin American, Caribbean, African, or Pacific Island countries.

Fellowship Details

The Fellowship is built around four key pillars:

  1. Formal Learning through In-Residence & Virtual Remote Training: Fellows will undergo two distinct training phases: an immersive two-week in-person program focused on building academic knowledge and policy frameworks, followed by a virtual remote program that strengthens practical skills in advocacy, communications, project development, and action planning.
  2. Hands-on Learning through GCCM Programmes: Fellows will gain practical experience by integrating directly into ongoing GCCM activities, contributing to policy research, data analysis, regional programming, strategic communications, and public advocacy. This will provide continuous opportunities to build skills and expertise in the climate mobility space.
  3. Participation in Global Policy Processes: Fellows will have access to significant global policy events such as the UN Oceans Conference, Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, UN High-Level Week, and COP30. Through participation in expert panels and networking with decision-makers, they will gain valuable insights into global climate mobility policies and contribute to shaping the future of the field.
  4. Climate Mobility Impact Project: Over the 12-month fellowship, each fellow will design and implement a Climate Mobility Impact Project, focusing on a local or regional climate mobility challenge. These projects, which can propose new solutions or build on existing practices, will allow fellows to apply their learning, contribute to real-world solutions, and drive measurable change in their communities.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) Climate Mobility Fellowship

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West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Research Fellowship Programme 2025 for young Researchers.

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Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Research Fellowship Programme. The WACSI Research Fellowship is a six-month hybrid program designed for young researchers passionate about civil society in West Africa. Fellows will enhance their research skills, collaborate with experts, and contribute to impactful studies on key themes like indigenous knowledge, local philanthropy, and civil society sustainability. Open to Master’s and PhD students or recent graduates, the fellowship provides hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and the chance to influence policy and practice.

In this year’s fellowship, priority will be given to the documentation of indigenous knowledge practices related to the work of civil society in West Africa and specifically, to topical issues that closely align with WACSI’s core themes within its 2023 – 2027 strategy. Indigenous knowledge refers to the unique, traditional knowledge systems, practices, beliefs and innovations that have been developed and passed down through generations within indigenous communities. For civil society, indigenous knowledge can play a significant role in informing and enriching the work of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society organisations (CSOs). 

ELIGIBILITY

  • The fellowship is open to all young researchers from West Africa. Other young researchers who are not from the region but are interested in understanding and documenting civil society praxis in West Africa can be considered. 
  • Candidates interested in working on topical issues related to civil society are highly encouraged to apply. The Institute is keen on having candidates interested on topics related to the following:

o Local philanthropy,

o Technology for development,

o The localisation agenda,

o  Decolonisation of aid,

o Resource mobilisation,

o Civil society sustainability,

o Shift the power,

o Enabling environment for civil society,

o Leadership and succession planning for civil society organisations,

o Equitable partnerships between civil society organisations in West Africa and their donors and/or international non-governmental organisations

o Capacity strengthening for civil society in West Africa. 

  • Current master’s or PhD students and/or graduates who completed their master’s or PhD studies within the last two years. 
  • Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to perform independent research. 
  • Applicants must be able to communicate fluently either in English and/or French. French speaking candidates are highly encouraged to apply. 

Job role

DELIVERABLES 

  • Production of at least two publishable research reports or policy documents. This can be either an Issue Paper, an Op-Ed and/or blog articles.
  • Contribution to ongoing research conducted and/or commissioned by the Institute.
  • Documentation of best practices, case studies and/or success stories. 

FELLOWSHIP DURATION 

The fellowship duration is six months (May – October 2025).

This will be based on the alignment of the fellowship goals with the applicant’s current academic, career and/or research interests. However, applicants can be selected on a case-by-case basis. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  • A motivation letter stating their duration and theme of interest
  •  A curriculum vitae
  • A synopsis of not more than one page on the specific theme of interest you would be working on during your fellowship
  • Sample of an authored article or paper. Provide evidence of any published works if available.

Application Timeline:

  • 5 February 2025: Application opens. 
  • 14 March 2025: Deadline for receipt of applications. 
  • 21 March 2025: Shortlisted applicants are notified by email. 
  • 27 March 2025: Interview with shortlisted applicants. 
  • 08 April 2025: Selected candidates will receive feedback on their applications.
  • 05 May 2025: Beginning of the research fellowship. Selected fellows can however discuss start dates per their specific cases. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Research Fellowship Programme

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The Africa Institute Global Africa Translation Fellowship 2025/2026 for scholars ($5,000 grant)

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Application Deadline: April 17, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 Africa Institute Global Africa Translation Fellowship. As part of its African Languages and Translation Program, The Africa Institute invites applications to the fifth cohort of the Global Africa Translation Fellowship for the year 2025.

The fellowship welcomes applications from across the Global South for a grant of up to $5,000 to complete translations of works from the African continent and its diaspora, into English or Arabic (other languages are considered).

Requirements

  • This is a non-residential fellowship that allows the recipient scholar to complete the work outside of The Africa Institute (Sharjah, UAE). The aim of the fellowship is to make important texts in African and African Diaspora studies accessible to a wider readership across the world.

The fellowship provides funding in the range of $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the quality and breadth of the project. Selected projects may be retranslations of old, classic texts, previously untranslated works, poetry, prose, or critical theory collections. The project may be a work-in-progress, or a new project feasible for completion within the timeframe of the grant.

Application Requirements

  •  A two-page CV/résumé including institutional affiliation, educational qualifications, including highest degree received, and key publications/works produced
  •  A two-page summary (single-spaced, font 12) explaining the translation to be undertaken during the fellowship period, an explanation of the importance of the work, a justification for a re-translation, if applicable, and proposed dates of completion. The project may be a work-in-progress or a new project that fits within the timeframe of the grant.
  •  A 4–5-page (double-spaced, font 12) sample of the original text(s) and translation.
  •  An explanation of the work’s copyright status: If the work is not in the public domain, please include a copy of the copyright notice from the original text, and a letter from the copyright holder stating that English language rights to the work are available.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Institute Global Africa Translation Fellowship

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NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship 2025 for Journalists worldwide.

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Application Deadline: April 20, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship. The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship will bring a group of journalists to NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus to learn from globally recognized experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance.

The next cohort of the Fellowship will meet in New York City on September 18 and 19, 2025.

The sessions cover the fundamental economics and latest trends in climate economics. Prior training in economics is not required. Topics include:

  • How Climate Change is Roiling the Housing and Insurance Markets
  • Climate Risks to Financial Stability
  • How Climate Change is Altering Corporate Decision Making
  • The Economics of Climate Regulation + Carbon Markets
  • Biodiversity Loss as an Emerging Economic Risk
  • The Fast-Changing Economics of Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles
  • Emerging Regulatory and Legislative Trends in Climate Finance and Economics

Requirements

  • Applications are open to and welcome from all journalists (both reporters and editors, and including freelancers) interested in covering the interface between climate and the economy. While aspects of the course have a focus on U.S. policies and institutions, we also welcome applications from journalists based outside the United States.
  • NYU Stern will select the final group of Fellows based on the documents submitted by applicants including the letter of motivation.

Fellowship Benefits

  • All the costs of operating the program including all meals will be borne by NYU Stern. In addition, Fellows admitted to the program who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a  $1,000 stipend. Depending on your residency status, the Fellowship payment may be subject to tax withholding.

You can contact at climate_reporting_fellowship@stern.nyu.edu.

For More Information:

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The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship 2025 for biosecurity leaders from the Global South (Fully Funded to Geneva, Switzerland)

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Application Deadline: 7 April 2025

Applications are now open for the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship. Organized by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in Geneva, in partnership with key international actors that empower youth in science diplomacy and global biosecurity, the Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship provides a unique learning and networking experience in the framework of the Biological Weapons Convention. 

Launched in 2019 as a Biosecurity Diplomacy Workshop, the Youth for Biosecurity Initiative organized its first fellowship in 2023. For the third edition, the fellowship will provide the opportunity for 20 competitively selected young scientists from the Global South to join an online interactive training programme prior to a field visit during the meeting of the BWC Working Group on the Strengthening of the Convention in Geneva. 

The Fellowship aims at allowing young biosecurity leaders from the Global South to:

  • Learn & lead -> deepen your expertise in biosecurity and disarmament to build leadership skills,
  • Think & act -> engage in discussions with senior experts and make your voice heard in the margins of multilateral disarmament meetings,
  • Engage with community -> connect with young experts in an international youth network and enjoy a space for dialogue between emerging scientists and BWC practitioners.  

Requirements

To be eligible to apply, prospective fellows must:

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The selection process will be guided by the need to ensure the highest quality of participants while maintaining a gender and regional balance.

Program Details

The Fellowship runs over a 3-month period and requires a minimal time commitment to accommodate fellows’ work or academic schedules. Activities include: 

  • A series of online Biosecurity Diplomacy Workshops from 5 June to 5 July 2025, with approximately one session (two to three hours) per week. 
  • A collaborative project to prepare in July 2025 and to be presented at the BWC Working Group on the Strengthening of the Convention in August 2025 
  • A five-day field visit in Geneva from 11 to 15 August 2025 during the meetings of the BWC Working Group on the Strengthening of the Convention.  

Fellowship Benefits

The Fellowship is structured in two parts:

 i) An online interactive training programme featuring experts’ presentations, interactive discussions, and networking/mentoring sessions. Seven virtual sessions will introduce participants to the Biological Weapons Convention, science diplomacy, science and technology review in the life science, dual use research of concern, among others. Fellows will need a computer and a good Wi-Fi connection.

ii) A field visit to Geneva during the week of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Convention including attendance to the BWC official meetings, leadership skills training, expert dialogues, private institutional visits, meetings with diplomats and the organization of public events to stimulate engagement and reflection on global biosecurity and youth engagement. The Fellows’ travel and stay in Geneva will be funded for the duration of the visit in line with UN rules and regulations.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship

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The Africa Fellows in Education Program 2025/2026 for young African researchers

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Application Deadline: 30th of April 2025 (23:59 GMT).

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Africa Fellows in Education Program. The Global Education Analytics Institute (GEAI), in collaboration with PEP, invites young African researchers who are motivated to improve education and could benefit from additional support to submit an expression of interest in AFEP.

AFEP enables the fellows to participate in a two-year research and policy development fellowship that introduces them to relevant research and analytical experiences and international networks of researchers and policy advisers. 

Funding Information

The funding includes a $35K research (cash) grant. The program will also directly cover up to $25K in expenses for mentorship, study visits, conference travel, and in-country workshops to share research findings and training. 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this call, applicants must: 

  • Be a national of a Sub-Saharan African country; 
  • Have an MA or PhD degree, preferably in Economics, education policy, social/public policy, development studies or international development, with a strong focus on education. While a PhD is not mandatory, GEAI and PEP encourage fresh PhD  graduates who can benefit from mentorship and additional training to become solid researchers; 
  • Be proficient in quantitative data analysis, with a strong knowledge of data analysis software such as R and Stata;  
  • Not be older than 35 years old; 
  • Demonstrate interest in education policy research and analysis; 
  • Work for the government or have an affiliation at either a research or higher education institution in a Sub-Saharan African country and intend to do so for the foreseeable future; 
  • Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Application Process

The Africa Fellows application process is managed by GEAI in collaboration with PEP. The applications will be assessed based on several factors, including prior preparation and the quality of an essay (see below). The expression of interest by the applicants should include:  

  1. A two-page statement of interest; 
  2. A two-page essay. The essay must be prepared in English. In this essay, the applicant must
    • either think and write about a specific education problem in their home country and how it could be scientifically evaluated using quantitative methods. 
    • or write an essay responding to any of the questions under the five thematic areas of our partner institution, Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Africa (see attached thematic areas). Similarly, candidates must explain how such questions could be scientifically evaluated using quantitative or mixed (quantitative and qualitative) methods.
  3. A detailed and updated CV with at least two (2) referees the selection committee can contact.  

For More Information:

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United Nations-Nippon Foundation Ocean Governance Fellowship 2025 for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 30, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 United Nations-Nippon Foundation Ocean Governance Fellowship. Tailored to address the special circumstances of SIDS, along with the diverse challenges, opportunities and needs across different regions, this Fellowship aims to increase the capacity of Government officials from SIDS to effectively implement ocean governance and international legal frameworks.

In particular, this Fellowship aims to strengthen human capacity to support the development of ocean governance frameworks necessary to:

1. effectively implement UNCLOS, its implementing agreements, including the BBNJ Agreement, and related instruments; 2. tackle the triple planetary crisis (climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution); and
3. implement the SDGs, especially SDG 14, with a focus on developing sustainable blue economies, addressing environmental impacts (particularly the devastating impacts of ocean plastic), building resilience to climate change, and giving consideration to gender aspects.

Fellowship Structure

The Fellowship consists of a three-month training programme at OLA/DOALOS, United Nations Headquarters in New York. A customized curriculum is developed for successful candidates, targeting the challenges highlighted in their applications and supported by their Nominating Authorities.

The curriculum comprises in-person training sessions, scenario-based exercises, group discussions and workshops delivered by United Nations staff and visiting experts. SIDS Fellows will be integrated into the training activities designed for Strategic Needs Fellows, offering them additional opportunities for learning and networking.

The deliverables of the Fellowship Programme include assignments, a research paper prepared by the Fellows, and the development of an ocean governance matrix. The Fellowship is scheduled to take place from early September to early December 2025.

Eligibility Requirements

Small Island Developing States are invited to nominate Government officials, who are filling relevant positions in their Administration and actively working on ocean affairs and related disciplines.

Nominated candidates must meet all the following criteria:

  1. Be between the ages of 25 and 45;
  2. Have successfully completed a first-level university degree;
  3. Be from a Small Island Developing State (SIDS); and
  4. Be Government officials from SIDS actively working on ocean affairs and related disciplines; including the implementation of the UNCLOS regime and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; national and/or regional ocean policy; establishment of maritime zones and the delimitation of maritime boundaries; coastal zone management; conservation and management of marine living resources; maritime transport and shipping; maritime security; the protection and preservation of the marine environment; and marine science.

    In addition:
  5. Their proposed study programme must contribute directly to the State’s formulation and/or implementation of ocean affairs and law of the sea policies and programmes;
  6. Must be free of all non-Fellowship obligations during this entire period unless otherwise authorized by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs.

Benefits

  • The Fellowship is fully funded and includes a monthly stipend, medical insurance, and round-trip economy class airfare.

Application Procedure:

Candidates must complete the application package available for this Fellowship in the “Apply Now” section on the UN-Nippon Foundation Programmes website (https://www.un.org/oceancapacity/content/apply-now). To apply, candidates must:

1. Complete the required application forms i. Personal History and Proposed Research/Study Programme Form ii. Nomination and Recommendation Form) iii. Online form
2. Submit the application forms, along with a copy of their passport, to the following email address: doalos@un.org, with the email subject line “2025 SIDS Fellowship Application Package”. The deadline for submitting the complete application is 30 March 2025.

Applicants should familiarize themselves with the eligibility requirements and use the application forms made available on the website to apply for the Programme. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Awards will be communicated individually to the selected candidates and subsequently posted in the News section of the Fellowship website by the end of May 2025. Ten Fellowships will be offered for the 2025 session of the SIDS Fellowship.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations-Nippon Foundation Ocean Governance Fellowship

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The United Nations – Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship 2025 for Government officials and mid-level professionals. (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 30 March 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2025 United Nations – Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship. The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations (“OLA/DOALOS”, “the Division”) is now accepting applications for the 2025 sessions of the Strategic Needs Fellowship.

The objective of this Fellowship is to assist developing States, particularly least developed countries (LDC), small island developing States (SIDS), and landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) in addressing strategically important and time-sensitive issues in ocean affairs and the law of the sea. This includes the implementation of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), its implementing agreements, including the BBNJ Agreement, and related instruments, as well as Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 and other related SDGs.

The Fellowship consists of a four-month training programme at OLA/DOALOS, United Nations Headquarters in New York. A highly customized curriculum is developed by the Division for successful candidates, tailored to the high‐priority needs identified in their applications and supported by their Nominating Authorities, with a view to building the capacity of Government officials to assist their States in effectively addressing those needs. The curriculum comprises inperson training sessions, scenario-based exercises, group discussions and workshops delivered by United Nations staff and visiting experts.

The deliverables of the Fellowship Programme include assignments, a research paper prepared by the Fellows, and the development of an ocean governance matrix. The Fellowship is scheduled to take place from early September to mid December 2025.

Eligibility criteria

  • This Fellowship is open to Government officials who hold positions in their Administrations relevant to ocean affairs and the law of the sea, and who have limited background in this field.

Benefits

  • The Fellowship is fully funded and includes a monthly stipend, medical insurance, and round-trip economy class airfare.

Application process

Candidates must complete the application package available for this Fellowship in the “Apply Now” section on the UN-Nippon Foundation Programmes website (https://www.un.org/oceancapacity/content/apply-now).

To apply, candidates must:

1. Complete the required application forms i. Personal History and Proposed Research/Study Programme Form ii. Nomination and Recommendation Form) iii. Online form
2. Submit the application forms, along with a copy of their passport, to the following email address: doalos@un.org, with the email subject line “2025 Strategic Needs Fellowship Application Package”.

The deadline for submitting the complete application is 30 March 2025.

Applicants should familiarize themselves with the eligibility requirements and use the application forms made available on the website to apply for the Programme. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Awards will be communicated individually to the selected candidates and subsequently posted in the News section of the Fellowship website by the end of May 2025. Eleven Fellowships will be offered for the 2025 session of the Strategic Needs Fellowship.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations – Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship

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The African Liberty Writing Fellowship Program 2025/2026 for young Africans

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Application Deadline: 30 April 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 African Liberty Writing Fellowship Program. The African Liberty Writing Fellowship program is a year-long program designed to train young Africans with career interests in academia, media, public policy, or any other critical-and-analytical-writing-related career in opinion article writing. We have helped our fellows get featured in leading African and non-Africa media outlets. 

Accepted applicants will complete a five-week mandatory online training. The top candidates from the five-week training will be admitted as African Liberty writing fellows. The five-week training starts on 23 May 2025 and ends on 20 June 2025. The writing fellowship starts on 11 July 2025 and ends on 14 July 2025.  

Eligibility Requirements

  • An applicant must be enrolled in or have graduated from an African institution of higher learning or be an African pursuing higher education outside the continent.

Benefits

  • Access to expert instructors.
  • 12-month writing fellowship.
  • Get published in Africa’s top newspapers.
  • Monthly stipend for top contributors.
  • Opportunity for TV and radio features. 

For More Information:

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The African STARS Fellowship Programme 2025 for young health professionals and Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 African STARS Fellowship Programme. The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal) invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship Programme, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This prestigious initiative is designed to train the next generation of African leaders in genomics, diagnostics, vaccine development, and biotechnology innovation.

Fellowship Opportunities

Advanced and Translational Training (ATT) Fellowship (4 months)

  • Advanced genomics for public health
  • Genomic diagnostic design
  • Vaccine & biomanufacturing

Young Professional Programme (YPP) Fellowship (12 months)

  • Research management
  • Innovation & entrepreneurship
  • Infectious diseases R&D for diagnostics
  • Innovations to enhance patient outcomes in Africa

Requirements

  • Born in and/or living in Africa
  • 35 years old or younger
  • Relevant degree (Bachelor’s minimum; MSc/PhD preferred)
  • Experience in genomics, diagnostics, biotech, or vaccine development
  • Leadership potential & commitment to Africa’s scientific growth
  • Fluent in English or French (both is an advantage)
  • Women are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits

  • Fully funded training (travel, visa, accommodation)
  • Monthly stipend
  • Mentorship & career development
  • Placement in top research institutes, biotech hubs & industry partners
  • Join a powerful African STARS Alumni Network

Available Opportunities

For More Information:

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UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2025/2026 for Doctoral Students (Fully Funded to Helsinki, Finland)

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Application Deadline: March 31st, 2025

Applications are now open for the UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme. The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. 

Visiting PhD fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During the programme, fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. They may also have the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series.

Selection criteria

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme and have shown ability to conduct research on developing economies.
  • Candidates working in other social sciences may apply but should keep in mind that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute.
  • Candidates should be fluent in oral and written English and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills. 
  • Applications from suitably qualified early-career, female, and developing country researchers are particularly encouraged.
  • The programme is especially addressed at researchers at later stages of their PhD.

The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme is highly competitive and only a limited number of fellows can be accepted. In recent years, one percent of all applications have been successful.

Benefits

  • When the fellowship is undertaken in Helsinki, UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant to cover the costs of travel to and from the location of your PhD granting institution or country of residence, medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 2,050 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their fellowship. The programme does not cover expenses related to dependents.

Contact email address: phdfellow@wider.unu.edu

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme

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Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2025/2026 for young emerging African Leaders (Fully Funded to London, UK & £2,365 monthly stipend)

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Application Deadline:  19 March 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship. This fellowship is a joint initiative with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing.

Fellows take part in the core work of the Institute, developing their skills through the leadership programme, and furthering their professional network in the field of international affairs.

Requirements

Citizenship

The fellowship is open to citizens of any African country.

Applications are also accepted from applicants holding dual nationality which includes any African country.

Education

Applicants must hold a completed BA degree or equivalent and have experience with conducting research.

Career

The ideal candidate should be at the early-to-mid-stage of their career and come from one of the following fields or work: academia, NGO, business, government departments, civil society or the media. All applicants should possess knowledge of, and an interest in, international affairs, their chosen area of research, and Chatham House’s mission and research.

Age restrictions

We do not impose age restrictions for applicants.

Duration

Academy Fellows spend ten months at Chatham House between October 2025 and July 2026.

Location

Fellow are based full-time at Chatham House, London with hybrid working also possible.

Leadership Masterclass Programme

All fellows participate in and contribute to the Leadership Programme which encompasses the following components:

  • Intensive induction week
    Academy fellowships begin with an intensive five-day induction week to become familiarized with the elements of the fellowships, meet their host research programme and have their first personal development coaching session.
  • Thematic sessions
    In these sessions, fellows meet and discuss current international affairs challenges with subject matter experts from Chatham House and beyond. The sessions cover the principal substantive and skills-based areas vital for informed and effective international leadership. Fellows usually chair these sessions and are expected to contribute to and learn from one another’s experience.
  • Leadership skills workshops
    Fellows participate in half-day workshops focusing on specific aspects of leadership such as achieving policy impact, stakeholder mapping, crisis management and negotiation skills.
  • Leadership Briefings 
    Fellows engage in discussions with a diverse group of global leaders from government, business, media, and the non-profit sector. In these informal sessions, leaders share their leadership visions and strategies, along with personal insights from their own leadership journeys. The sessions feature members of the Academy’s faculty among other speakers.
  • Project presentations
    Fellows present updates on their research projects to help develop presentation skills, provide a forum for peer-review and to analyse issues outside their own area of expertise.
  • Personal development coaching
    Fellows have access to one-on-one sessions with a dedicated coach as a way to grow their self-awareness. Fellows work with the coach to set personal development objectives which they work to meet during their fellowship and beyond.
  • Media training
    Fellows learn effective interview skills needed for television and radio culminating in a mock interview from which they receive feedback on style and any areas of improvement
  • Career mentoring (optional)
    Fellows’ development is facilitated and supported by partnering them with mentors to enhance their career perspective and path.

Remuneration and benefits

Academy Fellows receive a monthly stipend of £2,565 for London living expenses to cover accommodation, utilities, food and transport.

Chatham House also covers:

  • Relocation costs: travel, accommodation support and visa fees. If required, Chatham House will sponsor a fellow’s visa (T5: Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange);
  • UK Immigration Health Surcharge (excluding dental/optical care and prescriptions); and
  • Research expenses, relating to field work, outreach, events and publications.

Following the successful completion of their fellowship alumni benefit from access to:

  • The Academy faculty and alumni; and 
  • Five-year Chatham House membership.

Application Requirements

To apply for this fellowship, we need:

  • The applicant’s CV/résumé
  • The names of two referees
  • The applicant’s proposal for a research project based on the topic guidance

Selection criteria:

  • Meet nationality criteria;
  • Have experience conducting independent research and hold an undergraduate or postgraduate level qualification or have equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area;
  • Have the relevant background experience, including experience in the field of the proposed research, as demonstrated through a CV;
  • Have proven leadership experience or potential;
  • Show commitment to the Chatham House mission, goals and values and to identifying evidence-based solutions to some of the world’s most pressing international challenges;
  • Be able to communicate how the fellowship will enable them to create positive impact, in line with the Chatham House mission and overarching purpose of Academy Fellowships as outlined above;
  • Show motivation to undertake the fellowship, meet all fellowship deliverables, and take full advantage of the networks, events and opportunities offered at Chatham House; and
  • Demonstrate proficiency in spoken English.

Selection process:

  • Stage one: complete the application. Once the submission period ends, all applications are reviewed and shortlisted by our selection committee.
  • Stage two: shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview via Zoom. The interviews are carried out by a member of senior management at Chatham House and relevant programme representatives. After this round, fellows are selected and notified via email.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship

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Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship 2025/2026 for mid-career professionals (Fully Funded to UK with monthly stipend of £2,365)

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Application Deadline: 19 March, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship. This fellowship is a joint initiative with Richard and Susan Hayden. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing.

Fellows take part in the core work of the Institute, developing their skills through the leadership programme, and furthering their professional network in the field of international affairs.

Eligibility Requirements

Citizenship

The fellowship is open to all nationalities.

Education

Applicants must hold a completed BA degree or equivalent and have experience with conducting research.

Career

The ideal candidate should be at the early-to-mid-stage of their career and come from one of the following fields or work: academia, NGO, business, government departments, civil society or the media. All applicants should possess knowledge of, and an interest in, international affairs, their chosen area of research, and Chatham House’s mission and research.

Age restrictions

The program does not impose age restrictions for applicants.

Duration

Academy Fellows spend ten months at Chatham House between October 2025 and July 2026.

Location

Fellows are based full-time at Chatham House, London with hybrid working also possible.

Leadership Masterclass Programme

All fellows participate in and contribute to the Leadership Programme which encompasses the following components:

  • Intensive induction week
    Academy fellowships begin with an intensive five-day induction week to become familiarized with the elements of the fellowships, meet their host research programme and have their first personal development coaching session.
  • Thematic sessions
    In these sessions, fellows meet and discuss current international affairs challenges with subject matter experts from Chatham House and beyond. The sessions cover the principal substantive and skills-based areas vital for informed and effective international leadership. Fellows usually chair these sessions and are expected to contribute to and learn from one another’s experience.
  • Leadership skills workshops
    Fellows participate in half-day workshops focusing on specific aspects of leadership such as achieving policy impact, stakeholder mapping, crisis management and negotiation skills.
  • Leadership Briefings 
    Fellows engage in discussions with a diverse group of global leaders from government, business, media, and the non-profit sector. In these informal sessions, leaders share their leadership visions and strategies, along with personal insights from their own leadership journeys. The sessions feature members of the Academy’s faculty among other speakers.
  • Project presentations
    Fellows present updates on their research projects to help develop presentation skills, provide a forum for peer-review and to analyse issues outside their own area of expertise.
  • Personal development coaching
    Fellows have access to one-on-one sessions with a dedicated coach as a way to grow their self-awareness. Fellows work with the coach to set personal development objectives which they work to meet during their fellowship and beyond.
  • Media training
    Fellows learn effective interview skills needed for television and radio culminating in a mock interview from which they receive feedback on style and any areas of improvement.
  • Career mentoring (optional)
    Fellows’ development is facilitated and supported by partnering them with mentors to enhance their career perspective and path.

Remuneration and benefits

The fellow receives a monthly stipend of £2,365 which covers London living costs, including accommodation, utilities, food, transport and other basic expenses.

The Academy covers reasonable costs related to:

  • Relocation e.g., flights, train, other transportation to and from the UK, three nights of accommodation, visas, extra cases or boxes, etc.;
     
  • Payment of the UK’s Immigration Healthcare Surcharge which allows access to the UK National Health Service (Note: you may be required to pay for dental and optical treatments and medicines prescribed by a doctor); and
     
  • Research, outreach and dissemination costs e.g., fieldwork, travel, conferences, publication, roundtables, events, etc.
     

Following the successful completion of their fellowship alumni benefit from access to:

  • The Academy faculty and alumni; and
  • Five-year Chatham House membership.

Application Procedure:

To apply for this fellowship, we need:

  • The applicant’s CV/résumé
  • The names of two referees
  • The applicant’s proposal for a research project based on the topic guidance

Selection criteria:

  • Have experience conducting independent research and hold an undergraduate or postgraduate level qualification or have equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area;
  • Have the relevant background experience, including experience in the field of the proposed research, as demonstrated through a CV;
  • Have proven leadership experience or potential;
  • how commitment to the Chatham House mission, goals and values and to identifying evidence-based solutions to some of the world’s most pressing international challenges;
  • Be able to communicate how the fellowship will enable them to create positive impact, in line with the Chatham House mission and overarching purpose of Academy Fellowships as outlined above;
  • Show motivation to undertake the fellowship, meet all fellowship deliverables, and take full advantage of the networks, events and opportunities offered at Chatham House; and
  • Demonstrate proficiency in spoken English.
     

Selection process:

  • Stage one: complete the application below. Once the submission period ends, all applications are reviewed and shortlisted by our selection committee.
  • Stage two: shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview by Zoom. The interviews are carried out by a member of senior management at Chatham House and relevant programme representatives. After this round, fellows are selected and notified via email.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship

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The Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships 2025 for Journalists from Developing Nations (Fully Funded to cover the 2025 UN General Assembly)

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Application Deadline: March 30, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships. The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists accepts applications from career print, television, radio or internet journalists from the mainly developing nations of Africa, Asia (including Pacific Island nations), Latin America/the Caribbean to cover deliberations of the United Nations General Assembly for approximately 10-12 weeks beginning in September each year.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Career journalists, age 25-35, from mainly developing nation of Africa, Asia (including Pacific Island countries) and Latin America/the Caribbean are eligible to apply.  Freelance journalists are also eligible (see Freelance Requirements below).
  • Applicant journalists must have a current passport which will be required to apply for and obtain a I-1 journalist visa from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in order to accept the Fellowship.
  • Work samples no earlier than 2022 must be provided.  (See Work Samples on Application Form)
  • Applicants must be employed by bona fide media organizations as print, television, radio or web journalists.
  • Speaking English with proficiency is required since it is one of the primary language used at the United Nations.
  • Journalists younger than 25 and older than 35 are not eligible to apply since the program is intended for mid-career journalists.
  • Students of journalism are not eligible to apply.
  • Journalists from European countries are not eligible to apply unless they are still reporting to audiences in their home country.

REELANCE JOURNALISTS

Freelance journalists who satisfy all other requirements are eligible to apply.  In addition to providing work samples, a summary statement, passport copy and references from colleagues or former supervisors, freelance journalists must provide letters from at least three (3) publications stating that they will accept the reports filed from the United Nations.

Benefits

  • The Fund will arrange and pay for all travel expenses for the Fellowship Recipients. Travel arrangements cannot be made until you have obtained a valid journalist I-1 Visa.
  • The Fund will provide Fellowship recipients with furnished studio apartments near the United Nations.
  • The Fund assumes that you will continue to be paid as an employee of your media organization. However, to allow for increased personal expenses, a modest daily stipend will be paid to each journalist.

Application Requirements

1. A completed online Application Form.

2. A minimum of three (3) work samples published no earlier than 2022. If the samples are not in English, a summary of the samples in English must be included.  If applicant reports are available on the Internet, the URL addresses should be included. If work samples are not available on the internet, copies should be uploaded to the Application Form (in Word, PDF, MP3 or JPEG formats). If not available on a media website, work samples may be uploaded to a publicly accessible online service, such as YouTube.

3. Letter of endorsement from the editor or director of the news organization that presently employs the journalist which: a) grants journalist a paid leave of absence from his/her current duties if awarded a fellowship; b) agrees to publish or broadcast the reports filed by the journalist from the U.N.; and c) provides contact information (email, phone, etc.) for verification purposes. By endorsing the application, the editor pledges to pay for all transmission charges and to publish or broadcast submitted reports.

4. A statement (not more than 500 words) expressing a desire for the Fellowship how the experience will benefit the applicant’s understanding of international diplomacy and issues deliberated at the United Nations.

5. A copy of applicant’s current passport. Applicants without a current passport will not be considered.

6. Two letters of reference from individuals familiar with the applicant’s work and able to comment on their journalistic abilities, potential for growth and personal attributes.


Applications from Ghana, Namibia, and Kashmir will not be accepted in 2025.

For eligibility or other program-related questions, email Sonia – sonianheilborn@hotmail.com.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships

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