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2027-2028 CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NIGERIAN APPLICANTS

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Application Deadline: 6 October 2026, at 11:00 (UTC)

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Chevening is the UK Government’s prestigious international scholarships programme.  

Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and partner organisations, we offer exceptional future leaders the opportunity to further their education in the UK, so that they can drive impact in areas of shared priority for the UK and their home countries.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.

If applying for an award from an ODA-eligible country, be a resident of an ODA-eligible country. This does not have to be the country of citizenship, but all applicants must show a clear intention to support their country of award. 

If you live in a European overseas territory, you may apply through the relevant Chevening award scheme for the European country of which you are a citizen.

Commit to returning to your home country (country of award) for at least two years after your scholarship ends.

Have at least two years’ work experience, acquired after completing your undergraduate degree, equivalent to 2,800 hours.

Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. You must have finished your undergraduate studies at least two years before our application deadline, even if you have not yet received your certificate. However, you will need to have your certificate by the time of your interview.

Apply to three different and eligible  UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the deadline listed on the application timeline.

BENEFIT:

Chevening Scholarships are fully funded, leaving you free to focus on achieving your professional goals and maximizing the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

On completing your studies, you will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring your own ideas to life.

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AERC-WORLD BANK VISITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2026 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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Application Deadline: September 6, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and the World Bank Africa Region Chief Economist’s Office (AFRCE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a mutually beneficial collaborative partnership. The AERC-World Bank visiting scholars programme is central to the collaboration between the two institutions. AERC invites its network of researchers and faculty to submit an expression of interest to participate in the AERC-World Bank visiting scholars program. The fellowship program will enable participants to spend time at the World Bank, work on their own research relevant to economic development in Africa, and work with the World Bank’s researchers, especially those in the Africa Region. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be an AERC researcher, including researchers from the AERC collaborative PhD programme (CPP); 

Must have an active AERC research project at least at the interim/post-field stage or final research paper stage; and 

The research project must be pertinent to the research agenda of the World Bank Africa Region and imperatives for sustained African development.   

The expression of interest by applicants should include: 

A two-page statement of interest. 

A draft paper on a subject pertinent to the research agenda of the Africa region of the World Bank and imperatives facing African development.  

If you teach a relevant course, the curriculum/course materials that you would like to improve while visiting the World Bank, and 

Copy of your updated curriculum vitae.

Application packages must be emailed to the AERC Research Department using the email abbi.kedir@aercafrica.org copying to research@aercafrica.org). Up to 2 awards will be announced in 2026/2027 cohort. 

Please submit your expression of interest on or before September 6, 2026. Late applications will not be considered. 

Women and Francophone and Lusophone candidates are especially encouraged to apply. 

BENEFIT:

The visiting scholars program provides an opportunity for AERC researchers to visit the World Bank for four-six months, with a total of three researchers visiting every year. Visiting scholars will be selected from among AERC network members based on set guidelines including the World Bank’s policies and procedures. 

The visiting scholars will be expected to be part of the Office of the Chief Economist for Africa Region (DECAF) team

Attend DECAF-led activities

Benefit from capacity-building efforts being organized by DECAF, including collaboration with scholars and peers doing analytical work on World Bank Regional Flagship Studies

Interact with the World Bank’s researchers;

Fully utilize the World Bank’s resources to:

Revise their draft paper and submit it to the World Bank Working Paper Series and a ranking journal. 

Present at least one seminar on their own research while in the program;

Contribute meaningfully to the World Bank’s Africa Region ongoing research and analytical work. 

Develop a repository of research interests; and 

Comply with all other terms and conditions included in their terms of reference and applicable consultancy contract. 

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