Applications are currentlly being accepted for the West Afica Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Reasearch Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About West Afica Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Reasearch Fellowship
The institute contributes to identifying and honing the skills of young researchers through a three to six months research fellowship programme.This year’s fellowship aims to cultivate well-trained researchers who understand the intersection between academia and CSOs operating in the biodiversity and conservation sector. Such expertise will facilitate future collaborations, ensuring the continued documentation of knowledge related to civil society efforts in the biodiversity and conservation sector across participating countries and beyond.
Benefits of West Afica Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Reasearch Fellowship
Active participation in this fellowship offers fellows with a keen interest in biodiversity and conservation access to a wide range of benefits to help successfully conduct their research or engage in a knowledge documentation project. Some specific benefits include but are not limited to the following:
- Opportunity to publish in a well-read and globally acclaimed platform dedicated to research on civil society in West Africa.
- Production of at least one publishable research report or policy document on biodiversity and conservation. This can be either an Issue Paper, an Op-Ed and/or blog articles.
- Fellows will be assigned to mentors who will guide them throughout the fellowship.
- The research findings and the fellows' experience will be used to promote good practices in West Africa and beyond.
- Research fellows will receive monthly stipends and a research allowance from the institute.
- Fellows are provided with a wealth of opportunities, skills and knowledge to better plan for or advance their future careers.
- Candidates would develop at least one WACSeries publication that will be published on the institute’s website.
- Free access to WACSI's publications.
West Afica Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Reasearch Fellowship Requirements
The fellowship is open to young researchers from the following countries:
- Ghana
- Guinea Conakry
- Liberia
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Current staff of organisations that are part of the capacity strengthening programme for organisations in the biodiversity sector are encouraged to apply
- Those interested in honing their research skills and who may not necessarily be among the organisations in the above mentioned programme are also encouraged to apply.
- Contributors must show a strong correlation between their intended topic of interest and its relevance and or applicability within the biodiversity and conservation sector.
- Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to perform independent research.
- Applicants must be able to communicate fluently either in English and/or French.
Application Date and Process
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A motivation letter stating their duration and theme of interest.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A synopsis of not more than one page on the specific theme of interest to the potential fellow. This should articulate how the candidate intends to complete the fellowship and meet up with all deliverables within the fellowship duration.
- Sample of an authored article or paper. Provide evidence of any published works if available.
Applications should be submitted via email to Mabel Shu ([email protected]) and cc Jimm Chick Fomunjong ([email protected]) and Nancy Kankam Kusi ([email protected]).
Application Deadline
13 March, 2026
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