Open Call for FATE Institute Fellowship Program (Nigeria)

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.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work on entrepreneurship policy challenges in Nigeria
• Access to high-level public and private sector actors
• A platform to showcase and amplify their research
• Opportunities to participate in and host impactful policy conversations
• Peer collaboration, community building, and exposure through the FATE Institute networks
• Engagement in entrepreneurship policy campaigns

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.
• The program is open to individuals with:
  • A strong passion for entrepreneurship and policy reform
  • Academic training (ongoing or completed PhD or master’s program) in relevant fields such as Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Law, Political Science, or related disciplines
  • Demonstrated experience in research, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence

Application Requirements

• A current CV
• Motivation statements
• Links to any published research, policy briefs, or opinion articles

For more information, visit The FATE Institute.