Center for Effective Global Action Fellowships for African Researchers
Programme Overview
The CEGA Fellowship Program supports African researchers and practitioners interested in developing skills in impact evaluation and quantitative development research.
Selected fellows will audit coursework, receive personalized mentorship, strengthen research networks and develop research or policy ideas.
Fellows will participate either in residence at UC Berkeley or virtually through the non-resident option.
Participants may join either the Fall 2027 cohort (August to December 2027) or Spring 2028 cohort (January to May 2028).
Fellowship Tracks
Practitioner Track
Designed for professionals working in NGOs, think tanks or government ministries in East or West Africa.
Focused on strengthening research and evidence-use skills to support policy and development decision-making.
A total of seven (7) fellows will be selected.
Academic Track
Designed for early-career scholars pursuing academic and research careers.
Participants will develop research proposals or work within faculty-led research projects.
A total of four (4) fellows will be selected.
Areas of Interest
Agriculture.
Financial Inclusion.
Gender.
Technology for Development.
Energy and Climate Change.
Other Economic Development Fields.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
Must be from an East African or West African country.
Must have completed at least secondary school education in an African institution.
Must possess at least a Master's degree, be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. programme, or have completed a Ph.D. within the last eight (8) years.
Must intend to return to an institution in East or West Africa after the fellowship.
Resident Fellowship Eligibility
Applicants must come from countries currently eligible for a J-1 visa under applicable U.S. regulations.
Eligible countries include Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles and Uganda.
Non-Resident Fellowship Priority Countries
Priority is given to applicants from countries affected by U.S. visa restrictions, including Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Benefits
Tailored coursework in quantitative development research.
Faculty
mentorship and PhD peer support.
Research network development.
Access to CEGA's research community.
Professional development opportunities.
Resident Fellowship Support
Round-trip international flights.
Accommodation at UC Berkeley's International House.
Meals.
Visa fees.
Health insurance.
Monetary stipend for miscellaneous expenses.
Non-Resident Fellowship Support
Monetary stipend for miscellaneous expenses.
Online mentorship and training opportunities.
Application Documents Required
Personal Statement (maximum one page).
Curriculum Vitae/Resume (maximum two pages).
Policy Statement (Practitioner Track applicants).
Research Proposal (Academic Track applicants).
Two professional or academic references.
Letter of support or leave approval from employer, supervisor or department chair.
Optional working paper or publication.
Important Notes
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
There is no age limit.
Applicants may only select one track.
The fellowship does not provide salary support.
Family members are not financially supported by the programme.
How to Apply
For More Information and Application Details, See; Center for Effective Global Action Fellowships for African Researchers
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