Apply for $35,000 Grant – Minimum of six (6) Credits including Math & English in NECO/WAEC

Are you a young African researcher passionate about improving education? Apply now for the Africa Fellows in Education Program 2024-2025 and receive a $35,000 research grant in cash, along with up to $25,000 for mentorship, study visits, conference travel, and workshops.

The Global Education Analytics Institute (GEAI) and PEP have opened applications for the Africa Fellows in Education Program 2024–2025. This two-year fellowship provides research and policy development opportunities to Sub-Saharan African nationals under 35 years old who are interested in education policy research and analysis.

Benefits of the Africa Fellows in Education Program:

– $35,000 research grant
– Up to $25,000 for mentorship, study visits, conference travel, and workshops
– Support from the Yidan Prize

Eligibility Criteria:

– National of a Sub-Saharan African country
– Proficient in quantitative data analysis with knowledge of R and Stata
– Under 35 years of age
– Minimum of 6 credits in NECO or WAEC, focusing on math and English for education
– Interested in education policy research and analysis
– Affiliated with a research or higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa

How to Apply:

1. Register on the PEP website and complete your profile.
2. Access your PEP account and complete your profile details.
3. Submit a proposal by selecting “Submit a proposal” under “My workspace.”
4. Include a two-page statement of interest, a two-page essay on an education problem in your country, and a detailed CV with referees.

Application Deadline: July 21, 2024 (23:59 GMT)

Successful applicants will be informed in July 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure a $35,000 research grant and advance your education research career in Africa.