The Environmental and Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship places early-career Nigerian researchers inside one of West Africa’s most active agricultural and environmental policy organizations for a fully funded residential research experience. Cohort 4 continues the program’s track record of turning promising academics into credible, policy-relevant voices in Nigeria’s agri-food and environmental sectors.
About the EERC Fellowship Program
Administered by EERC, a nonprofit scientific research organization based in Abeokuta, Nigeria, the fellowship embeds selected researchers at EERC’s headquarters for a structured period of supervised, policy-oriented study. Fellows work alongside in-house researchers and visiting supervisors drawn from Nigerian universities, producing evidence-based outputs designed to directly inform government and institutional decision-making. The program covers four thematic programs: agriculture and environmental management, natural resource conservation, livelihood and economic development, and human resource and capacity building. Female researchers are strongly encouraged to apply at every cohort.
Funding Size
- Fully funded residential fellowship including accommodation at the EERC Guest House
- Funded travel to the scholars’ research presentations
- No participation fees
Who Can Apply
- Early-career researchers currently affiliated with Nigerian universities or research institutions
- Applicants from relevant disciplines including agricultural economics, agroecology, environmental science, development economics, and related fields
- Proficiency in statistical or econometric software such as R or Stata is required
- Applicants must propose research aligned with at least two of EERC’s thematic areas
- Selected fellows must provide a formal letter of release from their institution upon award notification
Geographic Eligibility
- Nigeria only
- Fellows are hosted in residence at EERC headquarters in Abeokuta
Sector or Thematic Focus
- Climate-smart agriculture and food systems
- Land, water, and forest governance
- Renewable energy and carbon markets
- Gender, social inclusion, conflict, and migration
- Rural livelihoods and sustainable agricultural development
Application Process
Applications are submitted by email to apply@eerce.org. The package must include all required documents in a single submission. A two-stage review process covers eligibility screening followed by evaluation of research quality and alignment with EERC priorities. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed before final decisions are communicated.
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Required Materials
- Research proposal aligned with at least two EERC thematic areas
- Curriculum vitae with academic and research background
- Evidence of institutional affiliation
- High-quality secondary datasets where available, or primary data with description
- Letter of release from institution (required upon award, not at application stage)
Key Dates
- Application deadline: to be confirmed on eerce.org for Cohort 4
- Final decisions communicated within approximately four weeks of the deadline
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