Cega Fellowship Program for African Researchers
Program Overview
The CEGA Fellowship Program supports African researchers and practitioners seeking to strengthen their skills in impact evaluation and quantitative development research.
Fellows will audit coursework, receive personalized mentorship, develop research ideas and expand their professional networks.
Participants will be paired with faculty mentors and PhD peer partners to support their academic and professional development.
The fellowship is available in both Resident (in-person at UC Berkeley) and Non-Resident (virtual) formats.
Areas of Focus
Agriculture.
Financial Inclusion.
Gender.
Technology for Development.
Energy and Climate Change.
Other Economic Development Topics.
Available Tracks
Practitioner Track
Designed for professionals working in government ministries, NGOs and think tanks.
Focused on strengthening research and evidence-based policy skills.
Seven (7) fellows will be selected.
Academic Track
Designed for early-career researchers pursuing academic careers.
Focused on quantitative social science research and research proposal development.
Four (4) fellows will be selected.
Eligibility Requirements
General Requirements
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Must be from an East African or West African country.
Must have completed at least secondary school education at an African institution.
Must hold a Master's degree, be enrolled in a PhD program or have completed a PhD within the last eight years.
Must plan to return to an East or West African institution after the fellowship.
Practitioner Track Requirements
Must work for a government ministry, NGO or think tank in East or West Africa.
Must actively use or promote evidence-based approaches to improve economic and social outcomes.
Academic Track Requirements
Must be a doctoral student or hold a staff position within a university or research institution.
Should be prepared to develop an independent research proposal or contribute to an existing faculty research project.
Resident Fellowship Eligibility
Applicants must be from countries currently eligible for a J-1 visa according to applicable U.S. requirements.
Non-Resident Fellowship Priority Countries
Priority consideration will be given to applicants from countries currently subject to U.S. visa restrictions, including Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and others listed in the fellowship
announcement.
Fellowship Benefits
Access to CEGA coursework and research training.
Personalized mentorship from faculty and research experts.
Professional networking opportunities.
Membership in the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA).
Monetary stipend for fellowship-related expenses.
Additional Benefits for Resident Fellows
Round-trip airfare.
Accommodation at International House, UC Berkeley.
Meals.
Visa fees.
Health insurance.
Potential visits to partner university campuses.
Application Requirements
Required for Both Tracks
Personal Statement (maximum 1 page).
Curriculum Vitae/Resume (maximum 2 pages).
Two professional references including contact details.
Supervisor Leave Approval or Letter of Support.
Practitioner Track
Policy Statement (maximum 2 pages).
Academic Track
Research Proposal (maximum 2 pages).
Optional
One working paper or publication.
Selection Criteria
Quality and clarity of application materials.
Demonstrated career benefit from fellowship participation.
Understanding of the fellowship's objectives.
Strength of research proposal or policy statement.
Potential impact on research, policy and development outcomes.
How to Apply
For More Information and Application Details, See; Cega Fellowship Program for African Researchers
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