The dRPC, with support from the Ford Foundation, led an advocacy visit to the Honorable Minister of Women Affairs to present findings on GBV prevention and women’s political participation. The Minister praised the initiative, stating that “women are the heartbeat of the nation and should be the number one beneficiaries of democracy.”
About the Fellowship Uppsala University’s Department of Peace and Conflict Research invites applications for 1-2 postdoctoral researchers for its project “Political Violence in Democracies”, funded by a Wallenberg Scholar grant. The fellowship runs for two years, beginning 1 December 2025…
Deadline: 1 November 2025. The Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant offers up to USD 25,000 to doctorates in anthropology or related fields including independent scholars to pursue bold research worldwide. Apply now for 2025-2026.
Deadline: October 19, 2025. Harvard Global Health Institute’s Visiting Research Scholarship supports six-week residencies for international collaborators in global health. Fully funded stay at Harvard, sponsored by faculty. Shared for informational purposes.
Deadline: September 30, 2025. Submit a photo and short essay for the SOCB 2025-2026 Research Call. Capture what sustainability means or fails to through your lens. Open to all levels.
Deadline: 20 November 2025.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2026 at AfDB seeks young African leaders with strong credentials to engage in strategic roles within the Bank. Fellows will gain exposure to policy design, strategic research, and high-level institutional work. (Shared for informational purposes.)
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Stanford University’s Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2027 is now open for applications. This 10-month residency fellowship supports early-career scholars researching contemporary Japan in fields such as political science, sociology, economics, law, and international relations. Fellows will receive up to US$80,000 (pro-rated) plus research support, with opportunities to publish and engage in academic seminars.
Deadline: 15 October 2025.
Applications are now open for the WD2026 Media & Content Creators Scholarship, offering journalists and content creators the chance to attend Women Deliver 2026 and amplify gender equality conversations on a global stage. Please note that this opportunity is not administered by us — we are sharing for informational purposes only.
The development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) moderated a high-level panel at the Nigerian Economic Summit 2025, exploring how conflict, displacement, and insecurity are driving new poverty patterns in Nigeria. Moderated by Dr. Judith-Ann Walker, the session featured five expert discussants who called for data-driven, gender-sensitive, and community-based solutions to address displacement and its impact on vulnerable populations.
