Apply for the 2025 Africa Research and Impact Network Accountable Adaptation Fellowship

Africa Research and Impact Network

 

Apply for the 2025 Africa Research and Impact Network Accountable Adaptation Fellowship if you’re an early- and mid-career researcher from the Global South based in African universities and/or working on projects focused on adaptation in Africa.


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Run by the Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN) and University College London (UCL), the program is offering up to eight small grants for research into accountability mechanisms related to climate change adaptation in the African continent. The maximum grant size is GBP 4,500.

Researchers selected for the program will “design and implement projects with overall responsibility for the research and grant management with the support of an academic mentor.”

The ARIN and UCL will provide support and opportunities for networking and in-person write shops to develop a publication.


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Projects will explore and focus on specific examples of improving accountability for adaptation in the continent of Africa.

Application documents include:

  • The written proposal should not be more than 2 pages.
  • A short indicative budget detailing direct costs if necessary.
  • Proof of academic qualifications.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • CV and letter of motivation.

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The review criteria for applications include:

  • Originality and contribution.
  • Feasibility of proposed work.
  • Alignment with Accountable Adaptation dimensions of accountability.
  • Track record and motivation of the applicant.

The deadline for applications is January 1, 2024. Click HERE to apply.


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