The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) invites applications from early career researchers for its 2022 research fellowship programme.
This short-term fellowship is an action-oriented initiative targeted at young researchers, particularly those enrolled in master’s or PhD programmes. The programme aims to equip West African youth with the research and analytical skills they need to effectively engage with government, the private sector, and the global community to improve good governance and sustainable development.
The goal of the WACSI research fellowship is to offer young researchers the dire opportunities to document deepening fellows’ understanding of the social, economic, and political contribution of civil society to development in West Africa. Fellows will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research on the social, economic, and political contribution of civil society to development in West Africa.
The focus of the WACSI fellowship for 2022 will hinge on
- Improved English-language skills (for French-speaking participants).
- Become a member of a regional network of research fellows in the non-profit sector.
- A creative and stimulating professional environment for the students.
- Intercultural working experience with professionals from different West African countries.
- Networking events and building strong relationships with seasoned development partners.
- Visibility of the fellow as his/her work will be disseminated to development actors and partners in West Africa and beyond.
- Cross-disciplinary exposure and experience in knowledge management, capacity development, policy advocacy and influencing, monitoring, evaluation, and learning from the work of WACSI’s respective Units
Duration: 90-180 days
Benefits
WACSI fellows will also have other opportunities and benefits such as:
- A certificate of completion. This will be provided upon satisfactory completion of all tasks and submission of all agreed deliverables.
- A monthly stipend.
- At least one WACSeries publication.
- The official recommendation from WACSI.
- Free access
Eligibility
- The fellowship is open to all young researchers from West Africa
- Recent Masters or PhD graduates who completed their studies within the last two years.
- Interested in working on civil society issues or in the development sector.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to perform independent research.
- Interested applicants should be able and ready to cover all costs related to the fellowship.
Application Process
Interested applicants who wish to be considered for the WACSI fellowship can apply by submitting the following:
- A curriculum vitae.
- An application letter clearly stating your career, academic, and research goals
- One article (published or unpublished).
- A 300-word synopsis articulating their research interest must align with the research fellowship focus. This synopsis must present the research objectives, questions, and a proposed methodology to pursue the research goals.
Deadline: Nil
For more information, visit the official site.
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