The Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) invites policymakers from West and East Africa to apply for the inaugural 2025 Policy Fellowship Program. This 6-week fellowship is designed to enhance evidence-informed policymaking and foster collaboration between policymakers and researchers.
Why Apply?
✅ Gain hands-on training in evidence-informed policymaking.
✅ Work alongside renowned African researchers to develop practical policy solutions.
✅ Enhance your ability to access, appraise, and apply evidence in policy decisions.
✅ Contribute to impactful research in Education, Health, or Agriculture.
Program Structure
📌 Week 1 – Online training with five modules:
🔹 Policymaking process
🔹 Accessing evidence
🔹 Appraising evidence
🔹 Synthesizing evidence
🔹 Applying evidence
📌 Weeks 2–6 – Virtual collaboration with a NIERA researcher to develop a research proposal (concept note) addressing a key evidence gap in your field.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
✅ Be a mid-level technical staff at a government ministry, agency, or department in an eligible country.
✅ OR be a lawmaker (member of parliament) or research staff.
✅ Have a strong interest in evidence-based policy development.
Thematic Areas
📌 Education
📌 Health
📌 Agriculture
Application Process
To apply, submit the required documents in Arial font, size 11, single-line spacing, normal margins in .docx or .pdf format before Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at 5 PM EAT. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
📅 Virtual Information Session
Join us on April 3rd from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EAT to learn more about the fellowship!
Register Here
🚀 Take Your Policy Impact to the Next Level!
Apply today and become part of a growing network of policymakers and researchers driving evidence-based change in Africa.
📥 Submit Your Application Before May 7, 2025
