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HEIRS INSURANCE ESSAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 

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Application Deadline: July 8, 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Heirs Insurance Essay Championship is an annual essay competition open to school students between JSS1 – JSS3 across Nigeria, with the aim of showcasing the creativity and talent of children.

Essay Topic: The Power of Insurance in Creating Safer and More Secure Societies

ELIGIBILITY:

Participation Details:

Word count: Not more than 500 words.

Essays should be typed and not handwritten.

Students must write their name, school, and class on the essay document.

Document Format: Word document only.

Students must save their essay document with their full name.

Application closes on July 8, 2026. Early submission is advised.

NOTE:

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate, rewrite, expand, or substantially assist any part of an entry is strictly prohibited.

Participants must upload their passport photograph and any form of ID when submitting their application form. Submit Essay

DISCLAIMER: All individuals directly or indirectly related to any member of Heirs Insurance Group (HIG) are not eligible to participate in this Essay Championship. Such ineligible individuals include but are not limited to Employees, Directors, Agents, Financial Advisors, Family members, Contractors, Consultants, Vendors and Suppliers of HIG

Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize: At Heirs Insurance Group, they recognize the pivotal role teachers play in shaping the future. The Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize is our flagship initiative dedicated to honouring teachers who champion insurance education within their schools and communities. Whether through classroom instruction, community outreach, or media engagement, these teachers are instrumental in fostering a culture of financial literacy and security.

How to Enter:

Step 1: Execute an insurance awareness initiative in your school or community (E.g. conduct a training, publish an article, etc). 

Step 2: Ensure that Heirs Insurance Group reflects in your initiative to make it easy for us to track. 

Step 3: Document your initiative by capturing your impact (Pictures, videos, lesson materials, testimonials etc).

Step 4: Submit your entry. Apply for the Teachers’ Insurance Prize

    BENEFIT:

    Heirs Insurance Essay Championship 2026 Rewards:

    Winner’s School: N1,000,000 Grant.

    Winner: N5,000,000 Scholarship.

    1st Runner Up: N3,000,000 Scholarship.

    2nd Runner Up: N1,000,000 Scholarship.

    Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize:

    ₦1,000,000 cash prize for the outstanding teacher.

    ₦500,000 grant for the teacher’s school.

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    UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD  POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN QUANTITATIVE POLITICAL SCIENCE (VOTER ID PROJECT)

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    Application Deadline: 26 June 2026, 12:00 BST

    LOCATION: England

    Applications for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantitative Political Science (Voter ID Project) at the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR), University of Oxford, are open.

    ELIGIBILITY:

    About the Role: The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work with Prof Petra Schleiter (Principal Investigator) to conduct research for an ESRC funded research project on the effects of voter ID in the UK. The appointee will be part of a research team including co-Is Prof. Margit Tavits and Prof Jonathan Homola.

    The project examines the effects on voters’ behaviour and attitudes of the introduction of mandatory photo ID in the UK, where citizens have no national ID cards. It combines (i) original surveys with embedded experiments with the analysis of historical data on the introduction of voter ID in (ii) Northern Ireland in the early 2000s, and (iii) in the English voter ID trials of 2018 and 2019. The Postdoctoral researcher will work closely with other members of the team, including the PI and Co-Is.

    About You: You will contribute to designing a survey experiment, code and test survey instruments, monitor data collection with the survey firm, and carry out data‑quality checks. Additionally, you will adapt existing and develop new research methods suited to the data, while managing your own research activities and workload with appropriate initiative and judgement. Furthermore, you must hold or be close to completion of a doctorate in political science or a related field and have experience of survey experiments, survey design and survey data analysis as well expertise in advanced quantitative methods, research design, and experience of working in R.

    This position is full-time and fixed-term for 12 months and available from 1 September 2026.

    If you have any questions about the role, please email the DPIR HR Team. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.

    Application Process: Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the University’s job pages.  You will be required to upload a recent CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Only applications received before 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 26 June 2026 can be considered. Please quote reference 186584 in all correspondence.   Interviews will take place as soon as possible there after.

    Read further information on the application process.

    BENEFIT:

    Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

    38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing and additional leave after long service.

    One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.

    A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.

    An excellent contributory pension scheme.

    Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.

    Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

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