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
GrowthGia Business Grant II — Apply Now for ₦1,000,000 to Grow Your Business
Deadline: 7th December, 2025. The GrowthGia Business Grant II offers ₦1,000,000 to entrepreneurs building sustainable and scalable businesses in Nigeria. Apply now and take your business to the next level. (Shared for informational purposes.)
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.
Harvard Global Health Institute Visiting Research Scholarship Program 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.
School of Collectively Building International Research Call 2025-2026
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.
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
Senior Finance & Budget Officer (Consultant) – Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA)
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) is inviting applications for the position of Senior Finance & Budget Officer (Consultant). As a key member of ADEA’s Secretariat, the successful candidate will provide leadership in budgeting and financial management, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective implementation of ADEA’s core business functions.