The FATE Institute Fellowship Program is a two-year, non-residential fellowship designed to engage policy experts, economists, academics, and development professionals in producing evidence-based research and insights
About The FATE Institute Fellowship Program
Opportunity Details
The FATE Institute Fellowship Program is a two-year, non-residential fellowship designed to engage policy experts, economists, academics, and development professionals in producing evidence-based research and insights. Fellows contribute to policy processes aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The FATE Institute is the research, policy and advocacy division at FATE Foundation leading innovative thinking and creating platforms to enable idea exchange and problem-solving strategies to foster sustainable entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
Benefits of The FATE Institute Fellowship Program
- The opportunity to work on addressing key gaps in the Nigerian entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- The opportunity to host or participate in insightful policy discourses and conversations.
- The opportunity to engage with and learn from high-level public and private sector stakeholders.
- Opportunities for collaborative research, peer learning, and community building with other policy experts, researchers, and practitioners.
- A platform to amplify their research work in core entrepreneurship conversations.
- The opportunity to work with the FATE Institute on entrepreneurship policy campaigns and advocacy initiatives.
The FATE Institute Fellowship Program Requirements
Passion
- A strong passion for the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- A clear commitment to addressing gaps within the Nigerian entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Research
- Academic rigor and intellectual depth.
- Strong research, data analysis, and report writing skills for developing policy briefs and thought leadership articles.
Dialogue/Conversations
- Ability to design policy conversations based on developed insights.
- Capacity to host policy dialogues that influence policy reforms.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Experience engaging with public sector stakeholders on policy implementation.
- A sound understanding of the Nigerian political landscape.
Academic Background
- Ongoing or completed PhD or master’s program in Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Law, Political Science, or related fields.
- Published research work.
Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in entrepreneurship ecosystem development and policy reform processes.
- A strong understanding of Nigeria’s macroeconomic and microeconomic landscapes.
Application Date and Process
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Application Deadline
25 July, 2025
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