African researchers are warmly invited to participate in the Center for Effective Global Action’s (CEGA) prestigious Fellowship Program for the years 2025–2026.
This exciting opportunity specifically targets scholars from East and West Africa who are eager to enhance their quantitative social science research skills, particularly in the realm of impact evaluation.
The fellowship comprises a 16-week immersive in-person experience at one of two renowned institutions: Northwestern University, which will host the fellowship in the spring of 2026, or the University of California, Berkeley, offering sessions in both the fall of 2025 and spring of 2026.
Candidates are encouraged to apply to one of three focused research tracks tailored to address critical issues: Youth Livelihoods, Early Childhood Development, and General Development Research. This is a unique chance for researchers to collaborate, learn, and develop impactful solutions to pressing developmental challenges in their regions.
Fellowship Overview:
- Studies will take place in the United States of America
- The University of California is the host institution
- The program is sponsored by the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA)
- The deadline for application is January 17th, 2025
About the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA):
CEGA operates as a prominent center dedicated to global development research. Based at the University of California, Berkeley, it boasts a vast and diverse network of scholars and practitioners, which increasingly includes researchers from low- and middle-income countries.
This collaborative community is focused on uncovering and assessing innovative strategies aimed at eradicating poverty and fostering sustainable development.
The researchers at CEGA employ rigorous evaluation techniques, advanced data science methods, and cutting-edge measurement technologies to analyze the impacts of comprehensive social and economic development programs.
Through careful participant matching, competitive funding opportunities, and initiatives that promote the sharing of research findings, CEGA ensures that its work not only produces reliable evidence but also fosters collaboration and knowledge dissemination among researchers and stakeholders in the field.
Benefits of the Fellowship:
The chosen researchers will complete coursework, gain expertise in quantitative development research, expand their research networks, and have access to a customized mentorship program to refine their research concepts.
Requirements:
Have excellent communication skills and be competent in both written and spoken English.
Possess a secondary school diploma from an African institution and be from an East or West African nation.
You must have recently earned a Master’s degree or a PhD or is presently enrolled in a PhD program in economics, political science, statistics, epidemiology or public health, education, or another social scientific field, to be considered an early career scholar.
Possess a current position as a staff member or student at an East or West African research institution (university or other research organization), ideally one that promotes quantitative social science research that is pertinent to policy.
How to Apply:
Use the link below to access the program’s website and apply.
