The Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) invites applications for its inaugural 2025 Policy Fellowship Program, aimed at enhancing evidence-informed policymaking skills among African policymakers.
Key Details:
Thematic Areas: Applicants can choose from three areas: Education, Health, or Agriculture.
Eligibility: Open to mid-level technical staff at government ministries, agencies, or departments in eligible West and East African countries. Lawmakers and their research staff may also apply.
Applicants must:
- Be fluent in English.
- Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree.
- Have experience in policy development or program management.
- Have good computer skills and own a laptop with reliable internet access.
- Secure written support from their employer.
Application Deadline: May 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM East African Time (EAT).
Application Requirements:
- Personal Statement (1 page max)
- Curriculum Vitae/Résumé (4 pages max)
- Evidence Needs Statement (1 page max)
- Letter of Support from a supervisor
- Contact information for two references
Timeline:
- March 24, 2025: Release of Request for Applications
- April 3, 2025: Virtual information session for potential applicants
- May 8-23, 2025: Application review
- May 26-June 6, 2025: Interviews with shortlisted applicants
- June 13, 2025: Notification of final selection
Fellowship Components:
A one-week online course on evidence-informed policymaking, followed by five weeks of collaboration with a NIERA researcher to develop a research proposal.
Participants will receive a daily per diem of $50 during the workshop and a small proposal development honorarium of $1,000, conditional on attendance and proposal submission.
Contact & More Information:
For inquiries, email info@nieraglobal.org. Visit http://www.nieraglobal.org for more details.
Eligible Countries: Burundi, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, and Cameroon.
Apply by submitting your materials to proposals@nieraglobal.org before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
