Applications are currently welcome for the Afreximbank Research Sabbatical Program for the 2025 academic year.
The Afreximbank Research Sabbatical Programme offers individuals from academic or research institutions the opportunity to undertake relevant research contributing to the Bank’s intellectual leadership in fulfilment of its mandate. The programme is highly competitive and entry shall be based on merit.
The Bank is seeking professionals who are interested in conducting research in the areas of intra-African trade and investments, including Intra-African Trade & AfCFTA Implementation, Africa’s industrialization & export development, trade finance leadership, financial sustainability and/or any other areas that are relevant to the Bank’s mandate.
The Bank is interested in research activities along the following key themes:
- Intra-African Trade & AfCFTA Implementation
- Industrialization and Export Development
- Trade Finance Leadership
- Financial Sustainability
Starting Date: September 2025
Duration: 01 year
Eligibility
For the 2025 Afreximbank Research Sabbatical Program:
- Applications are open to nationals of African countries and Caribbean Community countries.
- The position is open primarily to senior lecturers / senior researchers from recognized Universities, research institutions or similar organisations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other official languages will be an added advantage (French, Arabic, or Portuguese).
Application Process
Interested applicants should complete an online application form on the Bank’s website and submit it electronically along with:
- Current CV and cover letter
- A defined plan of research activities with specific research outcomes, deliverables, and timelines as well as supporting material that underpin the likelihood of achieving those outcomes and deliverables.
- Recommendation letter from present employer, confirming that the candidate’s job will still be available at the end of the sabbatical.
- Copy of valid passport.
- Certified copies of relevant academic certificates.
- A short statement of intent (maximum of one A4 page) indicating why they should be considered for the programme.
To apply for The 2025 Afreximbank Research Sabbatical Program, click here
Deadline: June 30, 2024.
For more information on The 2025 Afreximbank Research Sabbatical Program, visit the official site.
