Application Deadline: 30 April 2025
Call for Applications: Africa Fellows in Education Program 2025/2026
Overview
The Africa Fellows in Education Program invites young researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa who are committed to improving education to apply for this two-year research and policy development fellowship. The Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP) seeks to enhance education decision-making across Sub-Saharan Africa as part of a broader strategy for long-term economic development through a skilled population. AFEP is fostering a network of Africa-based leaders capable of generating research-based evidence and shaping education policies relevant to their countries. These fellows will engage with a global network of experts and build strong local networks advocating for improved education systems.
The program supports a network of policy fellows by equipping them with advanced skills in evaluating educational research, leveraging performance data for informed decision-making, and integrating rigorous evidence into policy processes. To support this initiative, the Global Education Analytics Institute (GEAI), in collaboration with PEP, invites young African researchers dedicated to educational improvement to express their interest in joining AFEP. Under this fellowship, participants will engage in a two-year research and policy development fellowship program, gaining exposure to cutting-edge research, analytical methodologies, and international networks of researchers and policymakers.
Funding Information
The funding includes a $35K research (cash) grant. The program will also directly cover up to $25K in expenses for mentorship, study visits, conference travel, and in-country workshops to share research findings and training.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this call for applications, applicants must:
- Be a national of a Sub-Saharan African country;
- Have an MA or PhD degree, preferably in Economics, education policy, social/public policy, development studies or international development, with a strong focus on education. While a PhD is not mandatory, GEAI and PEP encourage fresh PhD graduates who can benefit from mentorship and additional training to become solid researchers;
- Be proficient in quantitative data analysis, with a strong knowledge of data analysis software such as R and Stata;
- Not be older than 35 years old;
- Demonstrate interest in education policy research and analysis;
- Work for the government or have an affiliation at either a research or higher education institution in a Sub-Saharan African country and intend to do so for the foreseeable future;
- Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
The Africa Fellows application process is managed by GEAI in collaboration with PEP. The applications will be assessed based on several factors, including prior preparation and the quality of an essay (see below). The expression of interest by the applicants should include:
- A two-page statement of interest;
- A two-page essay. The essay must be prepared in English. In this essay, the applicant must
- either think and write about a specific education problem in their home country and how it could be scientifically evaluated using quantitative methods.
- or write an essay responding to any of the questions under the five thematic areas of the partner institution, Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Africa. Similarly, candidates must explain how such questions could be scientifically evaluated using quantitative or mixed (quantitative and qualitative) methods.
- A detailed and updated CV with at least two (2) referees the selection committee can contact.
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