EERC 2026 Cohort 4 Fellowship for Mid–Senior Level Nigerian Researchers

<p>The Environmental and Economic Resource Centre (EERC) has officially opened applications for its <strong>2026 Cohort 4 Fellowship</strong>, a prestigious opportunity designed for mid to senior‑level researchers across Nigerian universities and research institutions. This fellowship offers a rare chance to take a sabbatical, conduct independent research, collaborate with global experts, and contribute to impactful environmental and agricultural development programs across Africa. The application deadline is <strong>June 30, 2026</strong>.</p> <div></div> <h2><strong>About EERC</strong></h2> <p>The Environmental and Economic Resource Centre (EERC) is a leading non‑profit scientific research institution dedicated to advancing sustainable development across Africa. Working with a broad network of local and international partners, EERC focuses on generating evidence‑based solutions that strengthen:</p> <ul role="list"> <li>Inclusive agriculture</li> <li>Sustainable livelihoods</li> <li>Natural resource conservation</li> <li>Environmental management</li> </ul> <p>EERC’s work spans four major programs:</p> <ol role="list" start="1"> <li><strong>Agriculture and Environmental Management (AEM)</strong></li> <li><strong>Natural Resource Conservation (NRC)</strong></li> <li><strong>Livelihood and Economic Development (LED)</strong></li> <li><strong>Human Resource and Capacity Building (HRCB)</strong></li> </ol> <p>These programs cover a wide range of research areas, including climate‑smart agriculture, climate change, food systems, health and nutrition, migration, renewable energy, carbon markets, land use change, rural livelihoods, and gender and social inclusion.</p> <div></div> <h2><strong>About the 2026 Cohort 4 Fellowship</strong></h2> <p>The 2026 Cohort 4 Fellowship targets <strong>mid to senior‑level researchers</strong> who wish to embark on a <strong>9–18‑month sabbatical</strong> at EERC headquarters. This immersive program allows fellows to:</p> <ul role="list"> <li>Conduct independent research aligned with EERC’s thematic priorities</li> <li>Contribute to the design and implementation of EERC programs</li> <li>Support ongoing research activities</li> <li>Supervise staff, interns, and early‑career scientists</li> <li>Lead or co‑develop research grant proposals</li> <li>Collaborate with EERC Malawi office on 2026–2027 program objectives</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Eligible Research Fields</strong></h3> <p>Applicants must have expertise in at least one of the following areas:</p> <ul role="list"> <li>Climate change, climate‑smart agriculture, climatology, remote sensing, or land‑use systems</li> <li>Agricultural/environmental economics, development economics, or macroeconomic modeling</li> <li>Rural sociology, citizen science, digital agriculture, gender and social inclusion</li> </ul> <p>Fellows with innovative research ideas may receive support to implement their projects during the fellowship period.</p> <div></div> <h2><strong>Fellowship Benefits</strong></h2> <p>Selected fellows will gain access to a rich ecosystem of global research collaboration. EERC partners include:</p> <ul role="list"> <li>University College London</li> <li>World Disaster Centre</li> <li>Stockholm Environment Institute</li> <li>Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Personal Benefits Include:</strong></h3> <ul role="list"> <li><strong>Monthly allowance</strong> (in addition to salary from home institution)</li> <li><strong>Free accommodation</strong> at the EERC Guest House, equipped with: <ul role="list"> <li>24‑hour power supply</li> <li>Internet access</li> <li>Gym and sports facilities</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Training and travel opportunities</strong></li> <li><strong>Joint publications</strong> with leading researchers in agriculture, climate change, and land‑use systems</li> <li><strong>Opportunities to strengthen research networks</strong> between EERC and home institutions</li> </ul> <div></div> <h2><strong>Eligibility Criteria</strong></h2> <p>Applicants must meet the following requirements:</p> <ul role="list"> <li>Hold a <strong>PhD</strong> in one of the eligible fields</li> <li>Demonstrate <strong>strong research leadership experience</strong></li> <li>Have experience supervising early‑career scientists</li> <li>Maintain an active affiliation with a Nigerian research institution or university</li> <li>Show proficiency in <strong>statistical/econometric tools</strong> such as SAS, R, and STATA</li> <li>Demonstrate the ability to write proposals covering at least two of the eligible fields</li> <li>Researchers from <strong>Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)</strong> institutions are strongly encouraged to apply</li> </ul> <div></div> <h2><strong>Required Application Documents</strong></h2> <p>Applicants must submit the following:</p> <ol role="list" start="1"> <li><strong>Two reference letters</strong> on institutional letterhead: <ul role="list"> <li>One from the Head of Department</li> <li>One from the Head/Representative of the institution</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Motivation letter</strong></li> <li><strong>Concept note (max 5 pages)</strong> including: <ul role="list"> <li>Background</li> <li>Objective</li> <li>Methodology</li> <li>Analytical approach</li> <li>Budget summary</li> <li>Timeline</li> <li>Expected results</li> <li>References (as appendix)</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Support letters</strong> from department and institutional heads</li> <li><strong>Curriculum Vitae (CV)</strong> with evidence of lead‑author publications in high‑impact journals</li> <li><strong>Academic qualifications</strong></li> <li><strong>Institutional ID card</strong></li> </ol> <p>Applications missing any of these documents will not be reviewed.</p> <div></div> <p>Additional notes:</p> <ul role="list"> <li>Female researchers are strongly encouraged to apply</li> <li>Fellows should be prepared to begin by <strong>late July or early August 2026</strong></li> <li>Inquiries will be accepted only until <strong>June 15, 2026</strong></li> </ul> <div></div> <h2><strong>Selection Process</strong></h2> <p>The selection process includes:</p> <ol role="list" start="1"> <li><strong>Eligibility screening</strong></li> <li><strong>Rigorous review</strong> of research profile, publications, and proposal quality</li> <li><strong>Interviews</strong> for shortlisted candidates</li> <li><strong>Final selection</strong> based on capacity to deliver proposed research and contribute to EERC programs</li> </ol> <p>Successful applicants will be notified by <strong>July 20, 2026</strong> and must present a release letter from their institution.</p> <div> <p>For more information about this opportunity and to apply visit <a href="https://eerce.org/fellowships-opening/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></p> <p>Discover more fellowship opportunities <a href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/?s=fellowship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></p> </div> <div></div> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2026/06/08/eerc-2026-cohort-4-fellowship-for-mid-senior-level-nigerian-researchers/">EERC 2026 Cohort 4 Fellowship for Mid–Senior Level Nigerian Researchers</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org">Opportunities for Youth</a>.</p>