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IEG Fellowships 2024 for Doctoral Study in Germany.

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Application Deadline: August 15, 2024

IEG is open to PhD students from Germany and abroad who have at least a Masters level degree in history, theology or another discipline which works historically. They must have been pursuing their doctorate for no more than three years at the time of the application deadline, substantiated exceptions to this rule are possible. As a research institution that is not part of a university, the Institute does not hold any examinations and does not award any academic qualifications. Dissertations are completed under the supervision of the fellowship holder’s supervisor at their home university.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for these IEG Fellowships, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

  • Applicants must be international students
  • Applicants must be a doctoral student
  • Applicants must enrol in full-time program
  • Dissertations are completed under the supervision of the fellowship holder’s supervisor at her/his home university.

Benefits

1. Fellowship rates (from 01/01/2019)

The IEG Fellowships are jointly funded by the federal and state government. The fellowships are used exclusively for the purpose of conducting the research project described in the application at the IEG. Thus, no other form of employment or funding can be pursued or availed of for the duration of the fellowship.

IEG Fellowship for doctoral students have a monthly value of € 1,350.

2. Family allowance


Fellowship holders whose partners accompany them to Mainz and do not have an income of more than 450 euros per month may receive a family allowance. Please indicate in your application whether your partner accompanies you to Mainz.

Application

Application documents in the following order:

  1. the completed application form
  2. curriculum vitae and a list of publications (if applicable) (please do not send photographs)
  3. an outline of the Ph.D.-thesis (up to 15,000 characters excluding footnotes and spaces)
  4. the structure of the Ph.D.-thesis
  5. a detailed timetable for the intended stay at the Institute
  6. copies of university transcripts and proof of language competence 

Please ensure that any attachments are PDF files. 

Please use the IEG application form which can be found under Downloads on the right.

Applications should be submitted by email to:

Leibniz Institute of European History
The Directors
Prof. Dr. Nicole Reinhardt | Prof. Dr. Johannes Paulmann
Re: Fellowship ApplicationPlease send your application to [email protected].

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African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) PhD Fellowships 2024/2025

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Application Deadline: August 31, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) PhD Fellowships. The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) was established in 1988 as a public not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa. The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based professional economists. AERC agitates the provision of capacity building in economic policy in Francophone and Anglophone African countries through provision of support in the areas of policy research and graduate training. 

AERC wishes to announce the 2024/2025 Ph.D. scholarships for applicants from Francophone and Anglophone sub-Saharan African countries admitted into any of the following AERC Collaborative PhD Programme (CPP) in Economics degree-awarding universities: 

University of Cape Town, South AfricaUniversity of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
University of Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaUniversity of Benin, Nigeria
Félix Houphouet-Boigny University, Côte d’IvoireUniversity Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, Senegal
University of Ibadan, NigeriaUniversity of Nairobi, Kenya
University of Yaoundé II, CameroonUniversity of Pretoria
University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, an applicant must:

  1. Have applied and been admitted to any one of the listed CPP universities;
  2. Have attained at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related field from an accredited university;
  3. Have a Masters degree (with coursework and thesis component) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related fields from a recognized University. The coursework should have covered microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods and econometrics;
  4. Possession of at least 1 relevant publication in a refereed journal will be an added advantage;
  5. Evidence of engagement in economic management, research, and/or training in the public sector will be an added advantage; and 
  6. Female and applicants from post-conflict and fragile states are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants must submit their applications for admission directly to the respective universities (application procedure can be obtained from the respective university’s website). Upon receipt of an admission letter from a specific university, applicants shall upload the following documents on to the AERC scholarship portal.

  1. Application cover letter;
  2. Curriculum Vitae.
  3. Evidence of admission at any of the universities listed above; and
  4. Certified copies of transcripts and certificates.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) PhD Fellowships

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The Women Deliver Emerging Leaders for Change Program East Africa Cohort.

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Application Deadline: 30 May 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Women Deliver Emerging Leaders for Change East Africa. The Women Deliver Emerging Leaders for Change Program is a two-year leadership program that supports passionate young activists with the resources, platforms, connections, and trainings necessary to amplify and achieve their advocacy goals. Women Deliver, with its strong commitment to both gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), has a strong history of equitable youth engagement and co-leadership.  

The Emerging Leaders Program is a focused, well-resourced, thematically-bound program that will co-create each Emerging Leader’s advocacy journey with them. It is the result of us:  

  • Taking stock of a decade’s worth of lessons learned 
  • Reflecting on our own transformation as an organization 
  • Conducting numerous consultations with youth and partners in the field 

Women Deliver will work with each Emerging Leader on developing their journey with flexible funding, support, trainings, and resources.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Location: The first region of the Emerging Leaders for Change Program will be East Africa, specifically the following countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
    • You do not need to be a citizen of these or originally from these countries — you just need to live and conduct your advoacy in these countries.  
    • Special Exception: If you do not live in one of these countries (but your advocacy work is still targeting one of these countries) because it is unsafe for your to reside there while conducting your advocacy work, you are eligible for this program. If this is the case, you will be given the opportunity to elaborate on your situation in the application.
      • Example: You are an advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights in one of the eligible countries, but live in South Africa since it had become unsafe for you to live in the eligible country while doing this work. 
  • Age: Those applying for this program must be between ages 15-29 as of 1 October 2024. If under age 18, you will need permission and consent from your parent/guardian to join this program.  
  • Sex / Gender: This program is open to all gender and sexual identities with a emphasis on those who identify as girls, women, or non-binary.  
  • Advocacy: Must be an advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and/or gender equality, particularly focusing on advocacy that affects adolescent girls within their communities. Preference will be given for those interested or experienced in our focus issue areas: universal health coverage, the climate crisis, and countering the anti-rights movement.

Application Timeline:

Timeline

  • 15 April 2024: The application for the 2024 Emerging Leaders Program: East Africa Edition will open at 12:00am East Africa Time (EAT).   
  • April – May 2024: Women Deliver will host two informational sessions on the Emerging Leaders Program. If you are interested in joining, you can register for them below. If you are unable to attend, you can still register for one of them and a recording will be sent to your email.
    • 29 April at 4:00 – 6:00 pm EAT (Register here) 
    • 15 May at 4:00 – 6:00 pm EAT (Register here) 
  • 30 May 2024: The application for the Emerging Leaders for Change East Africa Cohort will close at 11:59 PM (23:59) EAT.   
  • June – July 2024: Applications are reviewed by a diverse selection committee made up of Women Deliver staff, Young Leader Alumni, and partner organizations with deep regional and issue-area expertise. Of all submitted applications, approximately 60 semi-finalists will be selected for the next round.  
  • End July 2024: All applicants will be notified if they have been selected as a semi-finalist or not. If you have been selected as a semi-finalist, you will be invited to schedule yourself for a group interview, the final stage of the application process.   
  • August 2024: Group interviews will be conducted with semi-finalists.  
  • End of August 2024: Final selections will be made, and all semi-finalists will be notified if they have been selected or not.  
  • September 2024: Onboarding of Emerging Leaders starts, including a welcome call. Emerging Leaders will be asked to share information to be used in the announcement of the new cohort of Emerging Leaders and to be added to the Women Deliver website.  
  • 1 October 2024: Official start of the Emerging Leaders for Change Program.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Women Deliver Emerging Leaders for Change

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African Leadership Center Peace and Security Fellowship 2024/2025 for African Women (Fully Funded to UK)

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Application Deadline:  30 April, 2024, 23:59 EAT.

Applications are now open for the African Leadership Center Peace and Security Fellowship. This award is available to young African women, particularly from conflict-affected contexts, interested in pursuing research, policy and practice careers in the field/s of peace, security and development. The fellowship programme is designed to expose African women to security and peacebuilding approaches using leadership studies to analyse these and, develop their expertise to generate African-led ideas and processes of change. The Fellowship aims to ground this expertise on peace and security in integrity and the pursuit of excellence.

The Fellowship is aligned with various regional and global peace and development frameworks including:

  • UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325 and 2250 which call for the increased involvement of women and youth in peace processes.
  • Sustainable Development Goals 5- Gender Equality and 16- Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • African Union Agenda 2063- Aspiration 4- A peaceful and secure Africa, Aspiration 6- An Africa, whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth, and caring for children and Aspiration 7- Africa as a strong, united, resilient and influential global player and partner.

The fellowship programme is well-rounded and aimed at building the expertise and capacity of African women, placing them in a position to challenge mainstream and patriarchal discourse on conflict and security related matters. Upon completion of the programme, fellows are equipped with academic knowledge, research skills, mentorship training, practical experience and are linked with a network of renowned African experts in the peace, security & development field, to further launch their careers.

Phases

The Programme is delivered into two phases:

  • Phase 1: The first phase consists of a 12-month training programme based at King’s College London. This phase will comprise of regular group mentoring sessions with renowned academics, policy analysts and practitioners. It will also include a taught Master’s programme in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding, which will be taught at King’s College London. For a large part of this phase, fellows will be based at King’s College London. In addition, Fellows will spend brief periods at the African Leadership Centre (ALC) in Nairobi and Institute for Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Nairobi, where they will be required to undertake research and deliver research papers on peace, security and development in Africa.
    • Institutional Visits: During the 12-month period at King’s College in London, fellows will undertake visits to academic, policy and research institutions working on issues of peace, security and development.
  • Phase 2: For the second phase, fellows will be attached to select partner universities or Centres of Excellence in Africa, for a period of 6 months. During this time, Fellows will work as faculty members and contribute to academic and policy research among other activities. This phase is designed to encourage the dissemination and exchange of ideas on the issues that were studied during the first phase of the programme.
    • Research Project: During phase 2, fellows will also be expected to conduct a research project on a key aspect of peace, security and development, and to produce a research report and a policy brief from their research. These outputs will be published and disseminated through relevant academic and policy platforms and publications. This phase of research and writing will last for 6 months.
    • Mentoring: During both phases, fellows will have access to the programme’s network of mentors, in the form of regular group mentoring and training on key thematic issues. One-on-one mentoring sessions will also be encouraged, so as to help guide students through the programme.

Eligibility 

  • Candidates must be female citizens of African countries. Candidates from conflict-affected contexts are encouraged to apply.
  • Successful candidates must hold valid travel documents prior to acceptance.
  • Candidates must hold a master’s or bachelor’s degree and additional professional experience will be valued.
  • Candidates must have knowledge of, or experience of women’s rights, gender and development issues.
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to contribute to work on peace, security and development in Africa and show how a post graduate degree would enable them to do this.
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate capacity to undertake research on issues relating to peace, security and development in Africa.
  • Candidates must demonstrate commitment to the core values of the programme: Promoting African led ideas and processes of Change; Independent thinking; Integrity; Pursuit of Excellence; Recognition of Youth Agency and Respect for diversity in all its forms.
  • Candidates must have a demonstrable plan for how to utilise knowledge gained through the Fellowship, upon return to their countries and/ or organisations.
  • Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English as all aspects of the programme are delivered in English. An English Language Proficiency test will be required to gain unconditional acceptance on to the MSc.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Leadership Center Peace and Security Fellowship

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African Leadership Centre (ALC) 2024/2025 Peace, Security & Development Fellowships for African Scholars (Fully Funded to the UK)

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Application Deadline: 30 April 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 African Leadership Centre (ALC) Peace, Security & Development Fellowship.

This award is available to young African scholars who are interested in pursuing research and academic careers in peace, security, and development. It encompasses an eighteen-month period, comprising rigorous academic research, writing and policy analysis in the field of peace and security, and a six- month attachment to an African University, a Regional Organisation, or a Centre of Excellence based in Africa to acquire practical experience.

The Fellowship programme exposes African scholars and practitioners to the complexities of security and development issues facing the African continent. Fellows gain academic knowledge within the master’s Programme at King’s College London and benefit from uniquely tailored mentoring sessions. During the fellowship, fellows contribute to the African Leadership Centre’s ten-year research agenda entitled, “Peace, Society and the State in Africa.” Through partnerships with African universities and other research institutions, they will be able to transfer research outputs into learning across partner institutions, enabling and strengthening digital knowledge transfer through various platforms and influencing policy in the process.

Phases

The Programme is delivered in two phases:

  • Phase 1: The first phase consists of a 12-month training programme based at King’s College London. This phase will comprise regular group mentoring sessions with renowned academics, policy analysts and practitioners. It will also include a taught master’s programme in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding, which will be taught at King’s College London. For a large part of this phase, Fellows will be based at King’s College London. In addition, Fellows will spend brief periods at the African Leadership Centre in Nairobi and the Institute for Development Studies at the University of Nairobi, where they will be required to undertake research and deliver research papers on peace, security and development in Africa.
    • Institutional Visits: During the 12-month period at King’s College in London, fellows will undertake visits to academic, policy and research institutions working on issues of peace, security and development.
  • Phase 2: For the second phase, Fellows will be attached to select partner universities in Africa, for a period of 6 months. During this time, fellows will work as faculty members and contribute to academic and policy research among other activities. This phase is designed to encourage the dissemination and exchange of ideas on the issues that were studied during the first phase of the programme.
    • Research Project: During phase 2, fellows will also be expected to conduct a research project on a key aspect of peace, security and development, and to produce a research report and a policy brief from their research. These outputs will be published and disseminated through relevant academic and policy platforms and publications. This phase of research and writing will last for 6 months.
    • Mentoring: During both phases, fellows will have access to the programme’s network of mentors, in the form of regular group mentoring and training on key thematic issues. One-on-one mentoring sessions will also be encouraged, to help guide students through the programme.

Eligibility 

  • Candidates must have citizenship in an African country.
  • Successful candidates must hold valid travel documents prior to acceptance.
  • Candidates must hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent level of professional experience.
  • The fellowship is open to junior faculty members based in universities in Africa from departments of political science; international relations; history, law, development studies, peace, security and conflict studies, and related departments.
  • Candidates need to demonstrate an interest in pursuing careers in the field of peace, security and development. Previous study or engagement with the issues of security and development is not required. However, candidates must demonstrate a basic familiarity with these issues.
  • Candidates must additionally be able to demonstrate the capacity to undertake research on issues relating to peace and security in Africa. Successful candidates will be attached to a Research Cluster where they will work with African Leadership Centre (ALC) Research Associates and Senior Research Fellows to undertake research on select aspects of the ALC Research Agenda on “Peace, Society and the State in Africa”.
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following values during the application phase: Promoting African led ideas and processes of Change; Independent thinking; Integrity; Pursuit of Excellence; Recognition of Youth Agency and Respect for diversity in all its forms.
  • Candidates will be expected to have a clear plan on how to utilise knowledge gained in the Fellowship upon returning to their countries and academic institutions.
  • Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English as all aspects of the programme are delivered in English. In addition, an English Language Proficiency Test will be required to gain unconditional acceptance to the MSc Programme at King`s College London.

Benefits

  • This is a fully funded opportunity, not including any visa application and processing costs. Funds will be made available to cover tuition, subsistence in the UK and Africa, accommodation, research-related costs, and all travel expenses related to the programme.
  • However, successful applicants are expected to find their own accommodation both in the UK and Africa. In the UK, successful candidates will be able to apply for University of London accommodation, and they can also make their own accommodation arrangements.
  • Successful candidates are strongly advised to make all necessary accommodation arrangements well in advance of taking up their positions at King’s College London.

For More Information:

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

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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program 2024/2025 for postdoctoral study in Canada ($70,000 per year in funding)

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Application Deadline: September 17, 2024 (20:00 EDT)

Applications are now open for the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program. The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country’s economic, social, and research-based growth.

The objective of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is to:

  • attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent, both nationally and internationally
  • develop their leadership potential
  • position them for success as research leaders of tomorrow

Scope

70 fellowships are awarded annuallyFootnote1;
approximately 140 awards are active at any time.

Fellowships are distributed equally among:

Eligibility Requirements

  • Canadian citizens
  • Permanent residents of Canada
  • Foreign citizens

Areas of research

  • Health research
  • Natural sciences and/or engineering
  • Social sciences and/or humanities

Value

$70,000 per year (taxable)

Duration

2 years (non-renewable)

Features

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is unique in its emphasis on the synergy between:

  • the applicant – their individual merit and potential to launch a successful research-intensive career; and
  • the host institution – their commitment to the research program and alignment with the institution’s strategic priorities.

An applicant to the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program must complete their application in full collaboration with the proposed host institution.

Timelines

April to September 2024Applicants seek endorsement from host institution to apply, prepare and submit application (institutions may have internal deadlines).
September 17, 2024
(20:00 EDT)		Deadline for complete application submission
October to December 2024Evaluation of applications
Mid-February 2025Anticipated notification of results. Applicants will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet.
April to October 2025Payments begin

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships Program

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The Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – Ethiopia (AFF-ETH) 2024 for Ethiopian Content Creators.

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship. The Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – Ethiopia (AFF-ETH) is aiming to develop a network of citizen fact-checkers that can recognize and combat false information in Ethiopia. Having successfully gone through the fellowship, alumni will be more knowledgeable content producers who will share their knowledge with coworkers and peers. As a result, people will feel more motivated to develop and spread verifiable information as they become more aware of the negative repercussions of misinformation. They will work to improve online information’s integrity and veracity (based on facts) as well-known advocates for digital rights.

The fellowship is designed to help individuals and organizations working in media, peace-building, civic engagement, conflict resolution and diaspora or refugee Ethiopian community engagement better understand hate speech and how it can be mitigated in Ethiopia. The fellowship will gather multipliers of active influence in the community on combating hate speech and creating counter-narratives for awareness-raising against hate speech. The fellows will represent various societal stakeholders, notably youth movements, educational organizations, local authorities, equality bodies and human rights CSOs.

The fellowship will result in building digital resilience as the fellows and the people they reach after the training will have a deep understanding of the effects of online propaganda, fake news, fear and hate speech, which will, in turn, enable them to employ counter-strategies which will foster digital democratic resilience.

Timelines:

April, May, and June 2024

Methodology 

The fellowship will adopt a hybrid approach, featuring weekly two-hour online sessions and several in-person sessions during the fellowship duration. Accepted fellows will engage in a virtual learning environment, utilizing resources shared on Google Classroom and participating in ongoing fellowship mentorship through a dedicated Telegram group for team updates outside of session hours. 

Virtual sessions throughout the fellowship will be held in English and the local language specific to each region, facilitated via Zoom.

Requirements

  1. Age should be 18 – 35
  2. Basic skills in computer
  3. Possession of a smartphone, personal computer or both with regular internet access.
  4. Digital presence with at least two social media profiles
  5. Fluent in English and at least one Ethiopian native language.
  6. Demonstrable experience and expertise in media, peacebuilding, civic engagement and conflict resolution

Ideal fellow

The fellowship targets young content creators with an influential presence in traditional media and/or Social Media Activists, community leaders, Journalists, lawyers, and artists. Individuals are willing to work towards creating positive societal change through digital media and advocacy. 

Target Audience

  1. Students
  2. Content Creators (Bloggers, Journalists, social media influencers, artists)
  3. Civil society activists
  4. Community leaders
  5. Academia (Teachers and Researchers)

N.B.: Selected applicants will be notified by email of their selection for the program by April 18th, 2024

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – Ethiopia

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

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Application Deadline: 1 June 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa Institute Global Africa Translation Fellowship. As part of its African Languages and Translation Program, The Africa Institute invites applications to the fourth cohort of the Global Africa Translation Fellowship for the year 2024.

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).

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 Procedure:

Applications must include:

  •  A two-page CV/résumé including institutional affiliation, educational qualifications, including highest degree received, and key publications/works produced
  •  A two-page narrative 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) 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.

Submitted applications must include a statement, sample, copyright status (if applicable), and CV, in that order into a single PDF file.

Name the file with the applicant’s name in this format: LASTNAME-FIRSTNAME.pdf. Use the same name in the email subject heading LASTNAME-FIRSTNAME application and send PDF as an email attachment to [email protected].

For More Information:

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

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TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2024 for young foreign scientists from developing countries.

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Application Deadline: 1 July 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship Programme. TWAS and the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata, India, offer fellowships to young foreign scientists from developing countries who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in physical sciences.

Programme details

  • TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata, India for studies leading towards a PhD degree in one of the fields of natural sciences and life sciences for four years with the possibility of a one-year extension.

Requirements

  • Applicants may be registered for a PhD degree in their home country (SANDWICH option), or may enroll in a PhD course at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences  (FULL-TIME option). In both cases, the programme entails only one journey to the host country.
  • Admission to the PhD programme at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences will depend on the successful completion of coursework (about one year’s duration).

Eligibility

Candidates for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

  • be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year;
  • be nationals of a developing country (other than India);
  • must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India or any developed country;
  • hold a Masters Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics. S/he must have completed at least a total 5 years of undergraduate and postgraduate studies in a recognized university or institute.
  • be accepted by a department of the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences. Prospective applicants are advised to visit the Centre’s website www.bose.res.in and seek to find a potential supervisor under whom they would like to pursue their research and contact them.
  • Requests for acceptance must be directed to the Dean (Academic Programme), S. N. Bose National Centre for Sciences by e-mail ([email protected]). In contacting the Dean (Academic Programme), applicants must fill out the “SNB FORM” (that can be downloaded below) and request for an Acceptance Letter with copy of their CV.
  • provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English;
  • provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship;
  • not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;
  • be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

Application Procedure:

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 1 July 2024.
  • Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from a department of the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences when applying, or by the deadline at the latest. Without preliminary acceptance the application will not be considered for selection.
  • Applications for the TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship Programme can ONLY be submitted via the online portal. A tutorial on how to use the online application form is available below for download.
  • Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: The head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes may still apply for another programme.

Downloadable documents (see at the bottom of the webpage):

Online Forms Tutorial

Sample acceptance letter (PDF)

Sample acceptance letter (Word)

SNB Form

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TWAS-SN Bose Postgraduate Fellowship Programme

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UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Engineering Fellowship Programme 2024 (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:  10 May 2024, 12pm Paris time.

Applications are now open for the 2024 UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Engineering Fellowship Programme. With a view to promoting human resource capacities in the developing countries and to enhancing international understanding and friendship among nations and peoples , the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Chair for Science, Technology, and Engineering at the AGH University of Krakow (Poland) are placing at the disposal of UNESCO thirty (30) fellowships for the benefit of a number of developing Member States . Beneficiaries of these fellowships will be given the opportunity to undertake an individual research programme in the field of Science, Technology and Engineering for a duration of 6 months between 1 October 2024 and 31 March 2025. 

Duration and Place of Fellowship Study

  • The fellowship will last for 6 months and take place at the AGH University of Krakow, UNESCO AGH Chair (A. Mickiewicza Ave 30, PL 30-059 Krakow, Poland). 

Benefits

Facilities Offered by the Polish authorities

  • Free tuition and access to the university facilities based on the local regulations.
  • Monthly allowance of 1800 PLN for BSc degree students and 2200 PLN for MSc degree students (1 USD = approximately 4 PLN). All living expenses and accommodation in Poland are to be borne by the fellow with this allowance; 
  • A one-time special allowance of 1800 PLN for BSc degree students or 2200 PLN for MSc degree students to be paid upon arrival in Poland (for 6 months stay period). This sum will cover different activities related to your stay in Krakow, such as an obligatory medical check-up upon arrival (in accordance with the internal regulations for all students); cultural, historical and/or touristic visits, conferences, workshops, and seminars related to your studies.

Facilities Offered by UNESCO

  • International travel expenses (by the most direct, economical route): from the beneficiary’s country to and from Poland will be covered by UNESCO;
  • Health insurance for fellowship beneficiaries who are declared medically fit: UNESCO fellowship holders may be covered by a health insurance policy, taken-out by the Organization for the duration of fellowship. UNESCO will subscribe the health insurance on behalf of awarded fellows and cover the cost incurred.;
  • One-time special pocket allowance of US$120 (one hundred and twenty US dollars).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Engineering Fellowship Programme

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WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship 2024/2025, Abuja, Nigeria

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Application Deadline: 15 May 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship.

The Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship, Abuja, Nigeria is offering two 12-month paediatric anaesthesia fellowship positions starting September 2024. Fellows will work at the Department of Anaesthesia at National Hospital Abuja. Teaching will be provided by local faculty and visiting specialists.

PATA is locally led and supported by the WFSA, the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists and experienced partners from the global surgery and anaesthesia space including Smile Train and the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre.

Applicant criteria

  • Must be registered and practicing medical practitioners in their country of origin.
  • Must have completed residency training in Anaesthesia.
  • Must have a keen interest in paediatric anaesthesia and in teaching.
  • Must be supported in their application by their own national anaesthesiology society which must be a member society of the WFSA.
  • Must be supported in their application by their head of department or hospital management.
  • Must be returning to their home country to a recognised post.
  • Should ideally be working in a teaching hospital.

Application Process

Apply through the Online Application Platform. Select ‘Start application’ under the ‘All other WFSA Awards’ icon. On the next page, select Chapter ‘Fellowships’ and Category ‘PATA Abuja Fellowship 2024’. 

Required Application Documents

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s national anaesthesiology society
  • Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s head of department or hospital management
  • Copy of medical degree
  • Copy of specialist anaesthesiology qualification
  • Certificate of registration with the medical board or council of the participant’s country
  • Current practicing licence from the medical board or council of the participant’s country
  • Copy of photograph page of passport

Eligible candidates will be interviewed for the position.

Successful applicants will be informed by 1 June 2024 via email.

Successful applicants must confirm their intention to take up the scholarship within 3 days of notification. Failure to do so will result in the scholarship being offered to the next applicant.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship

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MIT Africa Empowering the Teachers Fellowship Programme 2025/2026 for engineering professors (Fully Funded to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA)

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Application Deadline: May 26, 2024.

Applications are now open for the MIT-Empowering the Teachers (MIT-ETT) Programme. The MIT-Empowering the Teachers Program (MIT-ETT) is a semester long fellowship accepting engineering professors who are currently teaching at local universities in Nigeria and who recently completed their Ph.D. 

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.

The overarching goal of MIT-ETT is to facilitate the development of young African faculty leadership in science and engineering education who will introduce innovation and creativity into science and engineering curricular. There are two main objectives of the MIT-ETT program: to provide young African professors with exposure to cutting-edge pedagogical methods in the highest-rated engineering and science departments in the U.S. and to provide American faculty who have a deep interest in connecting with those in their disciplines in emerging economies a concrete means of engagement.

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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The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Masters Fellowships 2024/2025

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Application Deadline: May 15, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Masters Fellowships. AERC wishes to announce the 2024/2025 Masters scholarships for applicants from Anglophone sub-Saharan African countries admitted into any of the following AERC Collaborative Masters Programme (CMAP) in Economics universities:

·    Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia·    University of Botswana
·    University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania·    University of Cape Coast, Ghana
·    University of Ghana, Legon·    University of Nairobi, Kenya
·    University of Mauritius·    University of Namibia
·    University of Malawi·    University of Zimbabwe
·    Makerere University

 Requirements:

To qualify for scholarship, applicant must:

  • Have applied and been admitted to any one of the listed CMAP universities;
  • Have attained at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Economics or related field from an accredited university; and
  • Female and applicants from post-conflict and fragile states are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants must submit their applications for admission directly to the respective universities (application procedure can be obtained from the respective university’s website). Upon receipt of an admission letter from a specific university, applicants shall upload the following documents on to the AERC scholarship portal.

Application Procedure:

  1. Application cover letter;
  2. Curriculum Vitae;
  3. Evidence of admission at any of the universities listed above; and
  4. Certified copies of transcripts and certificates.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Masters Fellowships

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FactCheck Africa AI Journalism Fellowship (West Africa) 2024 for Young Journalists.

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Application Deadline: April 27, 2024

Applications are now open for the FactCheck Africa AI Journalism Fellowship (West Africa). The AI Journalism Fellowship West Africa emphasizes the significance of ethical considerations in the integration of AI tools within journalism. Throughout the program, participants will engage in insightful discussions about potential biases, privacy concerns, and misinformation risks associated with AI technology. The goal is to empower journalists with a strong foundation in ethical AI principles and best practices, ensuring that their use of AI aligns with the highest standards of journalistic integrity.During the three (3) months programme, we will explore the intersection of journalism and AI, paving the way for impactful storytelling and informed public discourse.

Benefits

  • Participants who complete the program will receive their certificate of participation with the choice to become members, gaining access to exclusive resources, advanced training sessions, and networking opportunities.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the FactCheck Africa AI Journalism Fellowship (West Africa) 2024

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Code for Africa (CfA) Fact Checking Fellowship 2024 for Somalia-based media organizations. 

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Application Deadline: April 12, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Code for Africa (CfA) Code for Africa (CfA) Somalia Fact Checking Fellowship. Code for Africa (CfA), through its African Fact-Checking Alliance (AFCA), is offering an intensive five-month incubation programme for Somalia-based media organisations. The initiative is premised on helping new organisations establish their CheckDesks and grow the local fact-checking ecosystem, as a way to deepen their monitoring/debunking activities.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. You must not work for government institutions, state-funded media or any paramilitary or security organisation.
  2. The newsroom or media organisation must be based in Somalia.
  3. You must be an established journalist/researcher/editor/manager in a newsroom or media-focused watchdog civil social organisation, social enterprise, or research/policy institute with a verifiable publishing history.
  4. The organisation must have an existing online presence, including an actively maintained website and/or social media profiles, or a substantive commitment to establish an online presence at the beginning of the programme.
  5. The media organisation or newsroom must be a member of the AFCA network. If it is not at the time of application, fill out this form to become an AFCA member, before applying.
  6. The participants designated by the newsroom must commit to using their new skills and tools to produce regular fact-checks, and must publish/broadcast the debunks on the newsroom’s platform or an appropriate public platform.
  7. The participants must be fluent in either the language of tuition and mentorship: English and Somali/Arabic.
  8. The fact-checks must be produced/published in English. Somali is optional.
  9. The participants must have access to a home laptop/computer with internet connection, to participate in online classes and benefit from the digital mentorship and electronic resources.
  10. The organisation must have skilled and available editorial staff (journalists and supervising editors) or managerial staff committed to participating in the period agreed upon.
  11. The organisation must commit to timely and open communication from the management and seconded team members.
  12. The seconded trainees must commit to agreed-upon weekly online training and task-based class assignments.
  13. The organisation must commit to broadcasting or publishing content produced through the programme in the specified cadence and driving engagement on an appropriate public platform.
  14. Participants must commit to sharing their new skills and insights within their organisation and wider journalistic/research fraternity, by demonstrating their projects and techniques to peers.

Benefits

Successful organisations will receive support grants to establish fact-checking desks or products. Additionally, they will benefit from hands-on technical training and support to develop economically viable models and set up editorial production systems for their CheckDesks.

The incubation programme

The incubation programme seeks to build a diversified ecosystem of local fact-checking champions to aid in the fight against misinformation and disinformation. The programme will consist of:

  1. Financial support: The chosen organisation(s) will receive a modest grant to cover eligible activities and costs.
  2. Technical support: CfA will offer hands-on technical training, followed by one-on-one project mentorship, along with support from CfA’s staff technologists, data analysts, multimedia producers and editors. 
  3. Publishing support: The newsrooms will publish their fact-checking products generated under the project on their respective media platforms, and will additionally receive support to publish internationally. 
  4. Organisation building: The selected organisation(s) will receive online consultations with CfA to assist them in better understanding their audience, refining their fact-checking offering and developing potential revenue models.
  5. Growing reach: CfA will offer amplification/growth support, including scaling/syndication support.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Code for Africa (CfA) Fact Checking Fellowship

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YouLead Africa Lead(H)er Fellowship Program 2024 for Young Eastern and Southern African Women (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: 5th April 2024 

Applications are now open for the Lead(H)er Fellowship Program Cohort 3. YouLead Africa, Plan International MEESA and the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy are  now calling for applications for the 3rd Cohort of Lead(H)er Fellowship for young women based in Eastern and Southern Africa.  Lead(H)er, which stands for “she is a leader” , is a Fellowship that was conceptualized with the aim of supporting young women in Africa by nurturing their skills, expertise and aspirations in the fields of Politics, Economics/Business and Peace and Security. The aim of the Fellowship is to provide a safe space for Young Women who haven’t been exposed much to regional and international opportunities, while amplifying their impact at local and grassroots levels.

Requirements

  • The third cohort is open for young women up to 25 years old and national/resident of the following countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
  • The Third Cohort of Lead(H)er Fellowship is structured in 5 months, with the first module being held in person, and the second module will be virtual through a blending of online sessions and e-learning/self-paced modalities.
  • These will be complemented by personal assignments, group work and readings to enrich the overall learning experience of the Fellows.

    Benefits

    To assist the Fellows with their participation, YouLead Africa Lead(H)er Fellowship will be covering the costs for the physical participation and assist with internet packages to facilitate their online engagement and the completion of related assignments. 

    Application Procedure:
    The following expression of interest serves as an opportunity to identify the Third Cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship.

    To be considered, please note that you should be a national of the eligible countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, and be aged up to 25 years old.
  • Please complete all the sections of this application.  If you are a national of another country, please feel free to submit your expression of interest to be engaged in other activities. 
  • The deadline to apply for the Lead(H)er Fellowship is 5th April 2024    K
  • indly, read carefully the questions and respond to them accordingly.  Please note that your information will be carefully stored and they won’t be shared with any third parties.  

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the YouLead Africa Lead(H)er Fellowship

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UNFCCC Climate Champions Youth Fellowship 2024 for Young Professionals (Paid Fellowship)

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Application Deadline: 10 April, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 UNFCCC Climate Champions Youth Fellowship. The Climate Champions Team is now looking for its fourth cohort of ambitious and stubbornly optimistic Youth Fellows. The programme creates a pathway for young professionals to work within the team supporting the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions for  COP28 and COP29 – H.E Razan Al Mubarak and Ms. Nigar Arpadarai – to drive real world momentum into the UN Climate Change negotiations.

As part of the Youth Fellowship programme, you will help mobilise climate action amongst non-State actors to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, in close collaboration with the UNFCCC, the Marrakech Partnership and the COP Presidencies.

Fellows will join the Climate Champions Team for a seven month fellowship, focused on:

  • The core Campaigns: Race To Zero and Race To Resilience
  • Systems Transformation: critical sectoral work in Finance, tracking signals of change 
  • Stakeholder and Policy Engagement
  • Strategic Communications

The fellowship will include modules on personal leadership development, mentoring, engagement with stakeholders, systems mapping and horizon planning, mobilisation and outreach in broader networks including working closely with local, regional and global youth organisations to ensure knowledge sharing and solutions exchange. There will also be an opportunity for the fellows to work together as a collective to explore projects and outreach. 

Are you an early- or mid-career professional, aged over 18, but aged 30 or under 30 as of 1st January 2024? Do you have a record of engagement or expertise in the thematic areas hosting the fellowship, and a history of climate or sustainability advocacy? Are you familiar with multi-stakeholder organising? If so, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Eligibility criteria

  • 30 or under 30 years of age as on 1 January 2024 (minimum age to apply is 18 years)
  • Minimum five years of full-time work or volunteering experience, either in one of the fellowship sectors, climate leadership or organising
  • Ability to commit minimum 16 hours a week to the fellowship
  • Strong communication skills
  • Self-motivated and willingness to be flexible (you will be working with teams across different time zones)
  • Adequate network relevant to sector-specific or climate-related work
  • Proficient English language skills
  • Your own laptop and reliable internet connectivity
  • A commitment to the values of the Climate Champions Team to raise non-State actor commitments to the global goals of the Paris Agreement

Fellowship Benefits

  • This is a paid fellowship programme

Time commitment: 

  • The selected fellows will work closely with the respective sector leads during this fellowship and will be required to commit 16 hours per week.

Duration: 

  • The fellowship will run for seven months from June to December 2024

Available Opportunities

  • Communications (Visual Media) Youth Fellow, Climate Champions Team – Job Description
  • Finance Youth Fellow, Climate Champions Team – Job Description
  • Race to Resilience Youth Fellow, Climate Champions Team – Job Description
  • Race to Zero Youth Fellow, Climate Champions Team – Job Description
  • Stakeholder Engagement Youth Fellow, Climate Champions Team – Job Description
  • Systems Transformation Youth Fellow, Climate Champions Team – Job Description

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNFCC Climate Champions Youth Fellowship

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UNFPA Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme 2024 for young Ghanaians.

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Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on 21st April,  2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 UNFPA Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has the mission to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. In support of our mandate on young people, UNFPA Ghana launched the Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme which aligns with the UNFPA’s Youth Strategy, “My Body, My Life and My World” as well as the United Nations Youth Strategy that calls on UN agencies 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”.

The YoLe Fellowship Programme also supports the Government of Ghana’s priorities on youth development; economic and financial empowerment of young people, youth entrepreneurship and financial inclusion, youth employment, youth and agriculture, youth migration and mobility, and sexual and reproductive health (Ghana National Youth Policy, 2010).

The YoLe Fellowship is a one-year programme designed to empower Fellows to be innovative and transformational Leaders. It builds the capacity of young people by providing opportunities for professional and career development in the area of leadership at various levels and in different sectors, including within the UN system. Fellows also have access to one-on-one high-level mentorship and coaching from high-achieving personalities within different sectors. 

Eligibility Requirements


The applicant must be:

  • Aged between 18 – 30 years
  • A graduate of a tertiary institution in Ghana
  • Able to commit to the Fellowship duration (one year), on-site at the UNFPA Ghana Country Office, Accra  
  • Proactive and possess strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in English (possess working knowledge of English) — (important for general communication purposes. All application materials must be submitted in English).
  • Passionate about Leadership, SRHR, and Social Entrepreneurship which includes agribusiness, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI) and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in their community: specifically, demonstrate interest and dedication to development issues established through either volunteer experience, work experience, affiliations with a youth network or NGO, in areas of UNFPA’s mandate, passionate about contributing towards Ghana’s aspirations on Agenda 2030.

If you meet the above criteria, then the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Ghana invites you to apply for the 6th Cohort of the Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme (August 2024 – July 2025).

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit:

  1. An application letter (not more than one page), stating your professional goals and why you are applying for the Fellowship
  2. C.V./Resume
  3. Legal evidence of age(national ID, passport, birth certificate, etc.)

Application Requirements

  • All applications should be uploaded through this link: https://forms.gle/vhd1uMvg28G25BAk9 no later than 11:59 p.m. on 21st April,  2024.
  • There will be an open day (information session) for applicants on Friday, 5th April, 2024. More information will be provided on the UNFPA Ghana’s social media platform.
  • Persons living with physical disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • Young people currently working in youth-led organisations and wishing to develop their leadership competencies are also encouraged to apply.
  • No late application will be accepted
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • There is no provision for accommodation for successful applicants.

For More Information:

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

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African Union (AU) Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program (Cohort 2) for African Tech Innovators (Fully Funded to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

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Application Deadline: April 28, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 African Union (AU) Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program Cohort 2.
The African Union Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program is a robust 12-month program which aims to identify and deploy highly competent tech innovators from the African continent to units and organs within the African Union headquarters as ‘resident fellows’ to understand the system within those units, identify data management challenges within the systems and solve the challenges identified by co-creating and building innovative tailor-made products and processes that improve data management processes and the overall work of the AU, while ensuring the sustainability of the developed products and processes post the fellowship timeline, by strengthening the internal capacity of the AU staff within those units.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be based in Africa and must be a National of an African Union member state;
  • Be under the age of 34 prior to the time of application;
  • Hold a tertiary education degree or its equivalent;
  • Have the capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations, and the ability to evaluate and analyze information accurately in order to identify key issues and proffer solutions;
  • Have experience and technical know-how in designing innovative technology products/solutions;
  • Be available to travel to participate in an induction workshop;
  • Be available and willing to dedicate 12 months. Fellows will be required to take a break from current obligations and relocate to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Applicants who speak more than one AU official language (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Swahili) are strongly advised to apply.

Benefits

  • Participate in several capacity building training that will be facilitated by top experts from the African innovation ecosystem.
  • Receive mentorship support from experienced industry experts drawn from the AfriLabs community.
  • Network and benefit from several peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
  • Receive monthly stipends throughout the period of the Fellowship.
  • Embark on several all-expense-paid trips to ecosystem events, onboarding/offboarding, study/learning tour, etc.
  • Attend a grand graduation ceremony where certificates will be awarded to fellows.
  • Be recognized as a fellow/alumni of the African Union Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program.

All-expense Paid Trip

During the Fellowship, all fellows’ travel expenses for deployment to Addis Ababa, events, learning tour, offboarding, etc. will be fully covered by the Fellowship.

Capacity Building Training

  • Induction Workshop: During the duration of the Fellowship, The fellows will be supported through several capacity building training beginning from an Induction Workshop.
  • Virtual Pre-deployment Workshop: Before fellows are deployed to the AU departments/organs in Addis Ababa, the fellows will participate in a virtual pre-deployment workshop that will be delivered by experienced tech fellowship experts.
  • Needs-based Capacity Building Training: The fellows will receive a needs-based capacity building training which will be developed to tackle the fellows needs areas that will be identified through a needs assessment of the fellows. The training will be delivered by experienced trainers drawn from the AfriLabs network.

Learning Tour

The fellows will be taken on a learning tour at a top tech organization with experience and technical expertise in supporting brilliant tech innovators to develop technologies and innovations that solve specific challenges in government and organizational administration processes.

Application and Selection

The African Union Digital and Innovation Fellowship application is open to all eligible applicants and the selection process is completely merit-based.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Union Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program

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Google PhD Fellowship Program 2024 for Graduate Students ($30,000 monetary award)

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Application Deadline: May 8, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Google PhD Fellowship Program. Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.

Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply. The Google PhD Fellowships is currently offer fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.

Research areas of focus

Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the following fields:

Requirements

  • Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, East Asia, Europe and the United States: universities must be an accredited research institution that awards research degrees to PhD students in computer science (or an adjacent field).

All regions

  • Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
  • Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
  • Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
  • Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again.
  • For incoming PhD students (Africa, India, Latin America and Southeast Asia),
    • Grant of the Fellowship does not mean admission to a PhD program. The awardee must separately apply and be accepted to a PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) at an eligible institution.
    • Grant of the Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institution where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

Benefits

  • Students receive named Fellowships which include a monetary award. The funds are given directly to the university to be distributed to cover the student’s expenses and stipend as appropriate. In addition, the student will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. 

Africa

  • Up to 3 year Fellowship
  • US $12K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
  • Google Research Mentor

Application Procedure

All application materials should be submitted in English.

Africa


For each student nomination, the university will be asked to submit the following material in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file:

  1. Student CV with links to website and publications (if available)
  2. Short (1-page) resume/CV of the student’s primary PhD program advisor
  3. Available transcripts (mark sheets) starting from first year/semester of Bachelor’s degree to date
  4. Research proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
  5. 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee”s work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
  6. Student essay response (350-word limit) to: What impact would receiving this Fellowship have on your education? Describe any circumstances affecting your need for a Fellowship and what educational goals this Fellowship will enable you to accomplish.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Google PhD Fellowship Program

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A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme 2024/2025 for African Researchers

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Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 A. G. Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship Programme. This new 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.

The programme has three core aims:

  1. To support conservation practitioners in the local and international NGO sectors, government officials who are designing and implementing conservation policies, and businesses developing and implementing corporate biodiversity strategies to build their skills, capabilities and networks and thereby enhance their ability to contribute to conservation in their home country;
  2. To ensure that Oxford’s research is informed by, and meaningful for, real-world conservation issues, and is carried out in collaboration with in-country end-users;
  3. To build long-term relationships between Oxford researchers and conservation practitioners, strengthening Oxford’s ability to make a real-world difference.

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.

For More Information:

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

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J-PAL’s MENA Scholars Fellowship 2024 for MENA region-based researchers (USD$15,000 stipend)

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Application Deadline: April 30, 2024, at 11:59 pm EEST (GMT+2)

Applications are now open for the J-PAL’s MENA Scholars Fellowship 2024. The MENA Scholars Fellowship creates a pathway for MENA region-based researchers to build skills and experience to design and conduct randomized evaluations of poverty reduction and social development policies and programs.

With support from Community Jameel and the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, the MENA Scholars Fellowship will support early career researchers and scholars interested in expanding their research portfolio to include randomized evaluations. Cohorts of MENA Scholars Fellows will help shape J-PAL MENA’s research portfolio and strengthen the local grounding and policy influence of impact evaluations across the region. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Fellowship, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Education: Candidates should be specialized in Economics and/or relevant disciplines (such as public policy, political science, public health, statistics, etc.)
    • Track 1 – PhD Students: This track is open for candidates that are currently pursuing a PhD in economics or a related discipline.
      • It includes those whose nationalities are from the MENA region and are enrolled in PhD programs at universities in or outside the MENA region.
    • Track 2 – Academic scholars: This track is open for candidates who have completed a PhD in economics or a related discipline and are affiliated with a MENA academic institution. 
  • Language skills: High-level of proficiency (fluent or native) in Arabic and English.
  • Quantitative skills:Proficiency in Stata or R are highly recommended. 
  • Research in MENA: Fellows should manifest an interest in impact evaluation in policy issues related to poverty alleviation and development in the MENA region.
  • Ability to contribute to the work of a team: Candidates should be able to contribute to research projects related to applied microeconomics and poverty alleviation in sectors such as education, health, climate change among others. Candidates have to be keen on running randomized evaluations (but not necessarily have prior experience conducting them). Candidates should be motivated and organized to work independently, and to deliver on their responsibilities as part of a multi-year research project team. 
  • Commitment: The candidate must be committed to completing all fellowship activities with J-PAL MENA for the duration of the fellowship, and actively participating in opportunities afforded via the fellowship.

Fellowship Program Details

The fellowship includes eight components:  

  1. Work on randomized evaluation: Fellows will work on a randomized evaluation with a J-PAL affiliate, J-PAL MENA staff (for evaluations in Egypt), and implementing partners, learning about and experiencing the lifecycle of an impact evaluation.
  2. Mentoring: Fellows will be paired with a mentor from the J-PAL affiliate network, J-PAL MENA Scientific Directors, or J-PAL MENA Post-Doctoral Fellows.
  3. Networking: Fellows will be a member of their cohort and a growing network of MENA Scholars Fellows, and will join a larger worldwide network of Scholars Fellows in other regions, in addition to having access to the J-PAL MENA network.
  4. Education: Fellows will enroll and complete the MIT MicroMasters online courses to build randomized evaluation design, econometric analysis, and other related skills.
  5. Capacity Building: Supplemental training targeted at the cohort of Fellows will be delivered by J-PAL MENA post-doctoral fellows and staff, focused on unique aspects of randomized evaluations in the MENA region, personal website development, proposal writing, and to offer deeper technical training. 
  6. Media coverage: Fellows will have the opportunity to receive guidance from J-PAL and a public relations firm to increase media coverage of their research and policy implications.
  7. Event participation: Fellows will be invited to present and participate at J-PAL MENA policy events in the region alongside J-PAL affiliated professors and leadership. 
  8. Evaluation Design Project: Fellows will have the opportunity in the second year of the fellowship to design their own randomized evaluation on a topic of their interest in the MENA region and with guidance from their mentors. 

Benefits

  • Each Fellow will receive a USD$15,000 stipend over the two-year fellowship period. Stipends will support Fellows’ participation and commitment to fellowship program activities.

How to Apply

Each applicant must complete this application form and provide a Resume and a Cover Letter as part of the application form explaining their motivation behind applying for the fellowship. 

Application closes on April 30, 2024, at 11:59 pm EEST (GMT+2)

The selection process of the short-listed candidates will include a first round of applications screening by J-PAL MENA senior staff, and the following step will be an interview with the J-PAL affiliates selection committee. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the end of May 2024.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the J-PAL’s MENA Scholars Fellowship 2024

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YALI-RLC EA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers Programme 2024 (Cohort 1) for young East Africans (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline:  12 April 2024

Applications are now open for the YALI-RLC EA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers Programme.

Are you driven by a passion for education and committed to making a difference? If so, the Trevor Noah Foundation’s Education Changemakers Program invites you to be part of a transformative journey! YALI-RLC EA/Trevor Noah Foundation is seeking individuals who are dedicated to revolutionizing the education landscape. This is your opportunity to connect with a community of educators, innovators, and leaders who share a common goal: to reshape education for the better.

Key Details:

  1. Application Period: Open between 18 and 35 years old.
  2. Endorsement: Supported by the 14 target countries including Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
  3. No Fee Requirement: There are no fees required to apply or participate in the program.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI-RLC EA/Trevor Noah Foundation Education Change Makers Programme

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Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2024/2025 for young emerging African Leaders (Fully Funded to London, UK & £2,365 monthly stipend)

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Application Deadline: 22 April 2024.

The Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship is a joint initiative between Chatham House and 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.

Citizenship

The fellowship is open to citizens of any African country.

Applications will also be 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

There are no age restrictions for applicants.

Duration

Academy Fellows will spend ten months at Chatham House between October 2024 and July 2025.

Location

The fellow will be based full-time at Chatham House, London with hybrid working also possible.

Remuneration and benefits

The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of £2,365 which will cover 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:

  • 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 will be reviewed and shortlisted by our selection committee.
  • Stage two: shortlisted applicants will be 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 will be selected and notified via email.

More Info: Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship

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Chatham House Global Platform for Action Climate and Sustainability Academy Fellowship (Fully Funded to London, UK & £2,365 monthly stipend)

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Application Deadline:  22 April 2024.

Applications are now open for the Global Platform for Action Climate and Sustainability Academy Fellowship.

Global Platform for Action Climate and Sustainability Academy Fellowship is a joint initiative between Chatham House and the Global Platform for Action on Sustainable Energy in Displacement Settings (GPA) hosted at The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and the University of Oxford Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH).

The fellowship offers candidates the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on a personal project. Fellows are strongly encouraged to consider how they can develop the existing research of the Environment and Society Programme and GPA Transforming Humanitarian Energy Access (THEA) programme on the topic of humanitarian energy.

The programme provides inclusionary analysis and evidence to support the energy needs of all displaced people. They focus on quantitative data analysis to support the aims of delivering inclusive humanitarian energy action in refugee settings.

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

Eligibility for this fellowship is limited to individuals who meet the selection criteria and want to work with the Environment and Society Centre.

Citizenship

The fellowship is open to individuals who have lived experience of forced displacement such as identifying as a current or ‘former’ refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, stateless person, or another category.

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.

Duration

Academy Fellows will spend ten months at Chatham House between October 2024 and July 2025.

Location

The fellow will be based full-time at Chatham House, London with hybrid working also possible.

Remuneration and benefits

The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of £2,365 which will cover 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:

  • 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 lived experience of forced displacement such as identifying as a current or ‘former’ refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, stateless person, or another category;
  • 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;
  • Submit a clear, relevant, impactful and realistic research proposal;
  • 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;
  • Be excited to contribute to the work of Chatham House’s Environment and Society Centre specifically and propose a project around their existing or complementing research areas;
  • Show motivation to undertake the fellowship, meet all fellowship deliverables, and take full advantage of the networks, events and opportunities offered at Chatham House;
  • Ideally have strong quantitative data analysis skills; and
  • Demonstrate proficiency in speaking English.

Selection process:

  • Stage one: complete the application. Once the submission period ends, all applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by our selection committee.
  • Stage two: shortlisted applicants will be 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 will be selected and notified via email.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chatham House Global Platform for Action Climate and Sustainability Academy Fellowship

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The African Liberty Writing Fellowship Program 2024/2025 for young Africans

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Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

Applications are now open for the 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.

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 May 21, 2024 and ends on June 18, 2024. The writing fellowship starts on July 8, 2024 and ends on July 8, 2025.  


ELIGIBILITY: 

  • An applicant has to be enrolled in, or must 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:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Liberty Writing Fellowship Program

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Kroc IPJ Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program 2024 for women peacebuilders (USD $15,000 Stipend)

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Application Deadline: April 8, 2024.

Applications are now open for the Kroc IPJ Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program. Since 2002, the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ) at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School has hosted the Women PeaceMakers Fellowship program. The Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for peacebuilders who focus on issues of 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.

FELLOWSHIP OBJECTIVES
  • Learn from and with other Fellows and the Kroc School team.
  • Gain new skills, perspectives, and innovative approaches to peacebuilding.
  • Expand their professional peacebuilding networks.
  • Drive forward vital peacebuilding research that focuses on shaping practice and policy.
ELIGIBILITY
  • 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 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 may come from any country, as long as they will be able to travel to the United States for the residency.
  • Applicants must have at least five years of peacebuilding experience and must speak sufficient English to participate fully in Fellowship activities. 
FELLOWSHIP THEMES

Each year, the Fellowship is centered on a theme that will structure the research. Strong applicants will have experience and knowledge specific to that theme.

STIPEND

Fellows will receive a stipend of USD $15,000 plus expenses for their participation in the program.

Timeline

  • March: Applications open.
  • April-May: Application review.
  • June: Selected Fellows notified.
  • September: Fellowship begins.
  • November: Residency at the University of San Diego.
  • July: Completion of Fellowship.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Kroc IPJ Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program

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NileWell Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program 2024 for professional Journalists.

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Application Deadline: March 31st, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 NileWell Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program.

InfoNile, through the NileWell platform, invites applications from journalists and scientists in the Nile Basin countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Egypt, DRC, Sudan and South Sudan) for a fellowship program running from June 2024 to March 2025 that will involve training, mentorship,and coproduction of communication outputs based on scientific research. 

This fellowship is organized by InfoNile. InfoNile is a cross-border group of geo journalists with a mission to uncover critical stories on water issues in the Nile River Basin through data-based multimedia storytelling. InfoNile is a project of Water Journalists Africa, the largest network of journalists reporting on water in the African continent.

This program is through the NileWell platform. NileWell is InfoNile’s new online platform whose main objective is to  connect journalists and scientists in the Nile Basin. The program is being run in partnership with the Nile Basin Capacity Building Network Foundation and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, with funding from JRS Biodiversity Foundation and IHE Delft’s Water and Development Partnership Programme.

The co-production fellowship program seeks to improve the communication between the scientific community, the media,and audiences in the Nile Basin, including local communities, individuals and organizations working in the fields of water and environmental conservation, as well as policymakers.

Eligibility

  • Professional journalists with an interest in reporting on water and the environment
  • Scientists and researchers from different disciplines working on topics related to water and/or the environment such as climate change; biodiversity; water quality; water infrastructure; hydrology.

Program Details

  • 16 participants (8 journalists and 8 scientists) will be selected and trained on biodiversity reporting, transboundary water resources reporting, science journalism, science communication, and data journalism during the fellowship program.
  • This program will entail an inception in-person residential training workshop for both scientists and journalists on how to work together effectively; follow-up online training and mentorship sessions on specific topics; collaborative projects between scientists and journalists to produce communication outputs; and events that bring scientists and journalists together to showcase their work with the general public.
  • During the program, participants will then co-produce communication outputs based on the scientists’ research such as stories, podcasts, Twitter threads, blog posts, short videos, MoJo videos and others.

How to Apply 

Submit your application by completing this form 

Please note you will need to prepare:

  • Your CV
  • Information/links to the research you plan to communicate (if you are a scientist) 
  • Related research studies you have done in the past (if you are a scientist)
  • Links to any scientific communication you have produced in the past, such as science stories, blog posts or social media posts especially on water and environmental topics(if you are a journalist)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the NileWell Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program

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The Emerging Public Leader (EPL) Ghana Public Sector Fellowship 2024 for young Ghanaian graduates.

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Application Deadline: April 30, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 EPL Ghana Public Sector Fellowship. The EPL Ghana Public Sector Fellowship is a unique one-year professional development program for high-achieving young graduates who have demonstrated a clear interest in and commitment to transforming the public sector and policy-influencing organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  1. Ghanaian nationals with no criminal history
  2. Completion of National Service (NSS) at the time of application
  3. Not exceed 32 years of age at the time of application
  4. Demonstrate commitment to the wider Public Sector work and leadership potential
  5. Proven track record of community involvement and a passion to serve Ghana
  6. Strong written and verbal English skills
  7. Basic computer skills
  8. Ability to work under pressure in a professional working environment
  1. 4 essays:
  1. In not more than 500 words, describe your interest in Ghana’s Public Sector and how being selected as an Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Fellow fits into your personal and professional goals.
  2. In not more than 500 words, describe a situation where you demonstrated initiative and leadership. What was the situation? What measures and actions did you put in place? What was the result and impact?
  3. In not more than 300 words, describe your understanding of Ghana’s Public Sector.
  4. Give us a sense of what inspires you (your values, beliefs, convictions, etc.) and why. (300 words)

Additional Requirements:

  1. Certificates
  2. NSS Certificate / ID
  3. CV (Strictly 2 pages or less)
  4. Copy of Ghana Card / Bio Page of Passport

Application Process:

  1. Visit www.eplghana.org
  2. Click the APPLY button below and fill out the online application, and upload the following documents:
    • a. Undergraduate Certificate
    • b. Proof of completing NSS
    • c. CV (2-pages or less)
    • d. Copy of any valid national ID / Passport

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the EPL Ghana Public Sector Fellowship

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The Africa Institute Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship 2024 for creative writers (45,000 AED grant & funded Residency in Sharjah, UAE).

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Application Deadline: 1 June 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Africa Institute Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship.

The Africa Institute, as part of its African Languages and Translation Program, opens applications for its third cohort of Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship for the academic year, 2024. This residency program is created in honor of the late Nigerian Professor Tejumola Olaniyan and his remarkable intellectual legacy in the field of African literature and critical theory.

Requirements

  • The residency program welcomes applications from creative writers including novelists, short story writers, playwrights, poets and scriptwriters related to Africa and the African diaspora for a grant of 45,000 AED in total.
  • The proposed project can be in Arabic or English (other languages will be considered).
  • The residency invites recipients to Sharjah, UAE for a period of three months to complete their work.
  • Typically the cohort begins in the fall of every year.

Application Procedure:

Applications must include: 

  • CV/résumé of the applicant
  • A two-page narrative of the project to be undertaken during the residency period, its significance, and a proposed date of completion.
  • A sample of published or unpublished writings.

To submit applications, compile all application materials; CV/résumé, two-page narrative and writing sample (in case of a book, please attach separately) into one single PDF in the mentioned order. Please name the file with the residency title abbreviation and the applicant’s name in this format: TOCWRP_LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME. Use the same name in the email subject heading and send the PDF as an email attachment to [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship

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Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme 2024/2026 for young professionals (Monthly Stipend plus accommodation allowance )

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Application Deadline: April 30th, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024/2026 Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme. 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 Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific and the Western Balkans. 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. 

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.

Expected qualifications and skills

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.

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.

Deadline

  • Please note that the application process will close on April 30th, and applications must be submitted by 23:59 (BST) to be considered.
  • Please ensure that you complete your application form within seven days of registering.

Timeline

  • Late March 2024: Applications open for the ODI Fellowship Scheme
  • 30 April 2024: Closing date for receipt of applications
  • Late May 2024: Long-listed candidates are invited to submit a video in support of their application
  • Early June 2024: Short-listed candidates invited to interview Interviews take place, after which offers are made to successful candidates
  • Late July 2024: The ODI team discuss potential roles with all participating governments
  • March-July 2024: Host institutions submit requests for new Fellows with job descriptions and a short-list of preferred candidates
  • July–August 2024: ODI and host institutions agree on which candidates are allocated to which openings
  • 9th-13th September: A briefing session is held at ODI in London to prepare new Fellows for their roles
  • October/November 2024: Successful candidates begin their fellowships

For More Information:

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

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McDonald Fellowship 2024 for young researchers from low- and middle-income countries.

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Application Deadline: 30 June 2024. 

The McDonald Fellowship enables early career multiple sclerosis researchers from low- and middle-income countries to work in a research institution outside of their own country. During the visit, participants either gain expertise or carry out parts of joint research projects.

Following the award, we expect applicants will be able to use the newly developed expertise and networks, continuing to undertake MS research and/or patient care in low- and middle-income countries.

The fellowship consists of a two-year grant, around £30,000 GBP per year, to cover travel and living costs, and an additional contribution of £2,000 GBP per year to the host institution. We expect that part of the second-year grant to the host institution will be used to cover the candidate’s expenses to attend the annual congress of ECTRIMS, the European Committee for Treatment and Research in MS.

Eligibility Requirements

All candidates must:

  • Be educated to post graduate level (at least MSc, preferably PhD/MD) in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis.
  • Be citizens of a low- or middle-income country (all countries with a low, lower middle or upper middle income as defined by the World Bank)
  • Focus their research in an area relevant to multiple sclerosis.

Candidates must also be in one of the following situations:

  • Working or studying in a low- or middle-income country (all countries with a low, lower middle or upper middle income as defined by the World Bank) at the time of application.
  • Working or studying in another country on a project which started within the six months prior to application.
  • Studying in another country on a Du Pré grant project supported MSIF.

How to apply

Apply through the application website.

  • Identify your project and field of interest.
  • Contact and agree the project proposal with your host (project supervisor in a lab or clinic).
  • Applicant completes all sections of the online application form.
  • After Applicant submits, the Host is contacted to submit a supporting statement* using the same application form.
  • Applicant asks the three referees to send their reference letters to [email protected]  before the 30 June deadline.
  • Applicants must read the Terms and Conditions of the Award to understand requirements around reporting and payments.
  • Applicants should pay close attention to the lay summary of the application. Advice on how to write a lay summary can be found at the bottom of this page.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the McDonald Fellowship

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The Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship 2024 for Young Professionals.

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Application Deadline: May 31, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship. The fellowship is an opportunity for young professionals to have more support as they begin to explore the futures and foresight field. We know that being a futurist can be a lonely place, and a sort of practice that particularly young people do on the side of their daily jobs, and usually for free. The fellowship is a way to provide the next generation of futures and foresight enthusiasts with a platform to connect with like-minded people from around the world, receive mentorship and build foresight capability, participate in regional and sector-specific hubs, and access funding to develop their foresight projects. Fellows also have the opportunity to participate in highly relevant events in the futures and foresight field, and to be connected with today’s decision-makers at the highest levels.

Requirements

  • Anyone between 18 and 35 years old, as well as those who are older, but have less than five years of experience using foresight.
  • The NGFP is particularly enthusiastic about applications from those living in the Global South, and those working on the world’s most complex issues, or Foresight Transformation Mission

Funding

  • At the beginning of the journey, each fellow receives a USD 1,000 prize to develop and accelerate their project.
  • By the end of their one-year journey, all fellows have the chance to run for the Fellowship Main Prize, which consists of a more substantial grant (at least USD 10,000) and acknowledges those who made the most of their journey.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship

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The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program 2024 for public servants (Fully Funded to Washington DC, United States)

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Application Deadline: March 31st, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program. The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program is a pioneering initiative designed to bridge the gap between the vast, yet underutilized, data resources held by governments and the potential for enhanced public administration efficiency through data-informed decision-making.

The World Bank invites dedicated public servants to apply for the Government Analytics Fellowship Program. This initiative is based on the pioneering Government Analytics Handbook and is designed to unlock the power of data within governments, transforming it into actionable insights to enhance public administration. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be:

  • Able to travel to Washington DC between May 27 to June 7.
  • Nominated by their organizations (Up to 2 fellows per organization).
  • Working in central government organizations (including agencies).
  • Mid-level managers or senior analyst positions (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project.
  • Able to demonstrate prior tertiary-level coursework on statistics or related quantitative methods.
  • Proficient in English.

Key Features

The fellowship will comprise a mix of in-person training and in-service support from senior experts at the World Bank and University College London to develop a Government Analytics project.

The fellowship spans 6 months, with a concentrated full-time commitment during the 2 weeks of in-person training in Washington, D.C., which includes the Public Administration Forum and Government Analytics course.

Benefits

  • Gain Data-Driven Insights and expertise to harness vast amounts of governmental data, translating it into actionable insights for smarter decision-making and policy development.
  • Catalyze Change in your Government with cutting-edge research and expert support to implement systemic changes in your government’s operations.
  • Join a Collaborative Network of like-minded government officials, data experts, academics, and professionals.

Participation in the World Bank Global Forum for Public Administration and Government Analytics course in Washington DC includes hotel, travel, and subsistence covered by the World Bank. 

Application Procedure

Applications will be open until March 31st. All applicants must submit the following in English:

  • A comprehensive CV (3 pages maximum), highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
  • A 150-word summary of how you envision applying the insights gained to enhance your organization’s operations through a government analytics project.
  • An endorsement letter from your organization, nominating you for the fellowship and confirming your position.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program

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The Anzisha Prize Fellowship 2024 for South African Green Entrepreneurs. ($140 000 USD in Prizes)

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Application Deadline: March 31st, 2024

The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 – 22 years, and hands out over USD $200,000 every year in business support and prize money to very young entrepreneurs from all over the continent.

The Anzisha Prize has championed and supported over 200 Very Young Entrepreneurs throughout the African continent. If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you’ve created something that provides you and your friends with an income – then we hope you submitted your application for the 2024 cycle. Become a role model and inspire other young entrepreneurs to make a difference in their communities and Africa as a whole.

Requirements

  • The Anzisha Prize is looking for 4 South African Entrepreneurs in the sustainability business (recycling, agriculture, eco-friendly) to join the 2024 cohort.
  • Businesses that show exemplary growth and initiative are rewarded with benefits and services such as short courses, cloud services, and cash stipends.

Prizes

  • At the end of the second year, entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses and successes within the fellowship for a chance to win their share of prizes to the value $140 000 USD.

Application Procedure:

In order to complete your application you will need to have the following documents ready:

  • A copy of your ID (Identification Document)
  • Company registration documents (if your venture is registered)
  • Logos for your venture/project
  • Pictures of your project
  • Pictures of yourself and your team

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Anzisha Prize Fellowship

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ACPGBI Travelling Fellowship 2024 for Surgeons from Low and Middle-Income Countries.

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Application Deadline: 31 March 2024

The ACPGBI has established the fellowship to promote interaction among surgeons in low and middle-income countries and members of the ACPGBI. The fellowship offers a general surgeon from their country to visit two hospitals in the United Kingdom and also attend the Annual Meeting of the ACPGBI. The Fellowship with be administered by the ACPGBI and advertised through the ACPGBI website and also through surgical societies from LMIC and any other Global Surgery forums.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to all practicing general surgeons in low or middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank Classification.
  • After the visit, the Fellow will submit a brief written report which will include a description of their experience.

Fellowship Conditions

  • Successful candidates will visit one or two hospitals in the UK over two weeks as well as attend the Annual Meeting of the ACPGBI.
  • The candidate will be invited to submit an abstract to present at annual meeting and interviewed as part of their selection process.

Travelling Fellowship Grant

  • The successful recipient will receive a grant of up to £5000 towards costs for travel, lodging, and meals. Funds will be used to travel to the annual meeting and one or two hospitals where the recipient will be hosted by a member of the ACPGBI.
  • Travelling Fellows must submit a complete itinerary to receive funds prior to travel. Following completion of the fellowship, the Traveling Fellow must provide a summary of expenses including original receipts and a report on their visit.

Timeline:

  • 31 March Application Deadline
  • 10 April Successful applicant notified
  • 15 May The fellow should submit their complete itinerary
  • 30 September Deadline for submission of report of the trip

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ACPGBI Travelling Fellowship

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Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) PhD Fellowships 2025 for young Africans.

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) PhD Fellowship.

The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) invites applications for its prestigious PhD Fellowships for the year 2025. CARTA is a collaborative initiative involving eight African universities, four African research institutes, and eight non-African partners. Our mission is to bolster the capacity of African institutions to conduct globally competitive research, with a particular focus on addressing health and development challenges in the region.

As part of its innovations, CARTA offers a collaborative doctoral training program in public and population health. This program has been developed in response to the great challenges faced by Africa’s institutions of higher education in addressing the training and retention of the next generation of academics in the region. Specifically, CARTA seeks to fund candidates who will be future leaders in their institutions. That is, young, capable, and committed individuals who, in time, will ensure that their universities will be the institutions of choice for future generations of academics and university administrators wishing to make a positive impact on public and population health in Africa.

The multi-disciplinary CARTA PhD fellowship is open to staff members of participating institutions who are interested in conducting their PhD research on topics relevant to the broad fields of public and population health. We welcome applications from any discipline, such as public health, demography, anthropology, communication, and economics, among others, as long as the research question aims to contribute to public and population health issues in Africa. CARTA is committed to gender equity in access to the training programs and governance structure and implements a series of interventions to support the progress of women in academia (see CARTA’s gender position). Women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. 

JASes are offered once annually for four years to each cohort and build skills and conceptual depth from year to year. Each JAS runs for 3 to 4 weeks. Specific topics covered in each JAS include the following: 

  • JAS-1 builds critical thinking, technical skills, and other core research competencies, and introduces  students to the essential concepts and seminal articles of the disciplines brought together under CARTA 
  • JAS-2 focuses on data management and analysis. Fellows learn to use software packages for qualitative and quantitative data management and analyses. Practice sessions use real research data and current software packages for hands-on training 
  • JAS-3 focuses on data presentation, the doctoral dissertation, and scientific writing and communication skills to facilitate results dissemination and policy engagement 
  • JAS-4 addresses professional development including skills necessary to manage and teach large class sizes, raise and manage research funds, grant writing, and research management.

Eligible African Institutions

  • Makerere University, Uganda
  • Moi University, Kenya
  • Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
  • University of Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi and Associates (through Kamuzu)
  • University of Nairobi, Kenya
  • University of Rwanda, Rwanda
  • University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa (please note that South Africans are not eligible)
  • Somali National University, Somalia (through collaboration with Makerere University)
  • African Population and Health Research Center, Kenya
  • Agincourt Health and Population Unit, South Africa
  • Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania

Eligibility

  • A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Prior admission into a PhD program is not required for application but awards are contingent on such admission being obtained at one of the participating African universities.
  • Applicants for this program must be full-time teaching or research staff at one of the participating African institutions and should be committed to contributing towards building capacity at their institutions.
  • Applicant’s PhD research proposal must be related to public and population health.
  • Fellowships are only open to individuals who have not yet registered for a PhD or are in the very early stages (first year) of the PhD program and are yet to define their research proposal. Fellows seeking support to complete a PhD or secure an additional PhD are not eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must commit to participation in all four annual residential Joint Advanced Seminars (JASes), and to engage in inter-seminar activities designed to keep fellows actively engaged and in continual communication with peers and mentors.
  • Male applicants must be under the age of 40 years and female applicants under the age 45 years.

Benefits

In 2025, the CARTA program plans to offer up to 15 PhD fellowships and two additional fellowships reserved for staff members of the Somali National University (SNU), Somalia, who will be mentored by one of the CARTA partners, Makerere University, Uganda. The fellowships, which are tenable at the CARTA African universities, include the following benefits:

  • The cost of the fellow’s participation in the advanced seminars; 
  • A modest monthly stipend; moderate support for research activities; 
  • A laptop loaded with relevant software;
  • Funds to attend one international conference; and 
  • Support to participate in training programs of choice. 

Note: The CARTA fellowships run for a maximum of four years. Fellowships will only cover tuition fees, medical insurance, and travel support for fellows registered at a partner institution different from their own.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) PhD Fellowships

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YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 48 (onsite) in Accra, Ghana (Fully Funded)

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Applications are now open for the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 48 (onsite). The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by the United States Government, to train the next generation of African Leaders who will shape the future of African business and entrepreneurship, civil society leadership, and public sector management.

Eligibility Criteria

Competition for the YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa is a merit-based and open to young West African leaders who meet the following criteria:

  • Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
  • Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Liberia, Sierra     Leone, The Gambia and Burkina Faso.
  • Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
  • Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Ghana, and
  • Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.

Program Details

Business and Entrepreneurship

This track caters to the range of emerging or aspiring entrepreneurs who expect to take on leadership roles within the private sector or build their own business ventures on the continent.

Civil Society Management

This track is oriented to those who are or aspire to be civically engaged and serve the public through non-governmental organizations, community based organizations, or volunteerism.

Public Policy and Management

This track is tailored to those who work or aspire to work in any level of government (including elected positions), regional organizations such as the African Union or the West Africa Community, international organizations such as the United Nations, or other publicly minded organizations or think tanks

Selection Criteria

Selection for participation in Cohort 48 (Onsite) of the YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa, Accra will be conducted as a merit-based, open competition. All eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel and shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants  will then be interviewed before a final selection is made and an invitation to join the program issued.

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:

  • Demonstrated leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
  • Active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
  • The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
  • Strong social and communication skills.
  • An energetic, positive attitude.
  • A demonstrated knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected, and
  • A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program

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Internet Society Mid Career Fellowship 2024 for mid-career professionals.

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Application Deadline: 27 March 2024:

Applications are now open for the 2024 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.

The core content areas covered are: the Internet Critical Properties and Enablers, Digital Transformation and Key Internet Issues, Digital Futures and Strategic Foresight, Systems and Design Thinking, and Leadership and Decision-making.

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.

How to Become a Fellow

Candidates must complete the Online Application Form.

Candidates are reviewed confidentially through a multi-step evaluation process by the selection committee. The committee attempts to achieve professional, geographical, and gender diversity in the overall selection.

Timeline:

  • 6 March 2024: Application submissions open
  • 27 March 2024: Application submissions close
  • April – May 2024: Fellows selection
  • Early June 2024: Cohort kick-off
  • Mid-December 2024: Symposium

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Internet Society Mid Career Fellowship

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UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2024/2025 for Doctoral Students (Fully Funded to Helsinki, Finland)

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Application Deadline: 31 March, 2024

The UNU-WIDER 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. 

The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the 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.

Financial assistance

  • 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 2,000 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their fellowship. The programme does not cover expenses related to dependents.

Application procedure

  • UNU-WIDER only receives online applications for the Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme twice each year.
  • Deadlines for submission of applications are 31 March and 30 September 23:59 UTC+3 each year.
  • When applying in September, you would be visiting UNU-WIDER for three months in the period of March-June of the following year and when applying in March, you would be visiting UNU-WIDER for three months during September-November of the same year. 

For More Information:

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

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