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AFRICAN PEACEBUILDING NETWORK INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

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Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

LOCATION: USA

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC), as a part of its APN and Next Gen Program, invites research fellowship applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions; or regional, governmental, and nongovernmental agencies or organizations in Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

All applicants must be African citizens currently residing in an African country. This competition is open to African academics, as well as policy analysts and practitioners. Historically marginalized persons and communities are strongly encouraged to apply, including women, Indigenous people, gender diverse, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, among others.

Applicants who are academics must hold a full-time faculty or research position at an African university or research organization, and have a PhD obtained no earlier than January 2015. Applicants who have not been awarded their PhDs by June 2025 will not have their cases prioritized to be eligible as academics.

Applicants who are policy analysts or practitioners must be based in Africa at any of the following: a regional or sub-regional institution, government or nongovernmental agency, civil society organization, or media agency. Applicants must have at least a master’s degree obtained before January 2020 with at least five years of proven research and work experience in peacebuilding-related activities on the continent.

BENEFIT:

In 2025, up to twenty (20) individual fellowships will be awarded at a maximum of $15,000 each. 

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THE MACHEL-MANDELA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 15 November 2024

LOCATION: South Africa

The Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Internship Programme, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel. The Machel-Mandela Internship programme offers an opportunity for a graduate to participate in the work of one of Africa’s leading think tanks, including participating in the organisation of events, the writing of papers and op-eds and other policy work.

ELIGIBILITY:

Under 30 years of age

A Masters level degree

Excellent spoken and written English. African and other languages would be an asset.

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic and reliable, a self-starter who requires minimal oversight and management

Able to balance deadlines and attention to detail

Fluency in all basic IT skills

Copy-editing and proof-reading skills an asset

The intern may be from South Africa or farther afield

A passion for Africa and a keen interest in new thinking and strategies to strengthen Africa’s economic performance.

Broad knowledge of African politics and economics

Familiarity with the work of the Brenthurst Foundation (please consult the website : http://www.thebrenthurstfoundtion.org)

Please address your application to info@thebrenthurstfoundation.org quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Internship’ in the subject line.

BENEFIT:

An all-inclusive stipend per month and accommodation, if required (subject to Foundation policy), will be provided. Other work–related expenses may also be covered subject to agreement with the Foundation.

The internship will be available full-time for a minimum of six months and the selected candidate will be expected to take up the appointment by 1 February 2025. 

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