Opportunities

dRPC Current Openings

We are expanding our team and seek to engage qualified, committed, and purpose-driven professionals to join our growing portfolio of research and program work. We invite suitably experienced individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise to apply for the following positions

Wenner-Gren Foundation Post-PhD Research Grant 2025-2026

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.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2026 at AfDB

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.)

Japan Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2027 at Stanford

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.

Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) Specialist – Abuja, Nigeria

UNFPA Nigeria is recruiting a Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) Specialist (NOC) to provide leadership in strengthening supply chains and ensuring reliable access to reproductive health commodities. Based in Abuja, this role is open to Nigerian nationals with expertise in reproductive health, supply chain management, and family planning. Application closes on 11 September 2025

GET Compass Grant Programme

The GET Compass is a grant initiative by the Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) aimed at supporting early-stage small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria. This program offers both financial resources and capacity-building support, equipping eligible enterprises with the tools to improve operations and ...