Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship (Spring) Cohort III

Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship

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Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international students for the Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship Cohort III 2026.

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The fellowship offers monthly stipend, travel and training  opportunities. accommodation expenses are covered during the course of the fellowship

The scholarship is applicable to master’s, and doctoral holders.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship Abstract

  • Host: EERC
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Category: Fellowships
  • Benefits: Full Scholarship
    • Monthly Stipend
    • Accommodation Expenses
    • Travel Opportunities
    • Trainings
    • Research Mentorship
  • Eligibility: Nigerians
  • Deadline: February 27, 2026

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Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship Details

The Environmental and Economic Resource Centre is a scientific research organization that works with a network of local and international partners to catalyze and develop inclusive agriculture, sustainable livelihoods, natural resource conservation, and environmental management in Africa.

EERC undertakes research and capacity building to develop policies, scalable technologies, and innovative practices with real impact on poverty reduction, food security, ecosystem health, conservation, and livelihood development.

EERC operates four main programs: agriculture and environmental management (AEM), natural resource conservation (NRC), livelihood and economic development (LED), and human resource and capacity building (HRCB) programs.

The programs cover various research topics broadly related to agriculture and the environment.

More specifically, EERC research focuses on climate-smart agriculture, food systems, health and nutrition, conflict and migration, natural resource management (land, water, forest), renewable energy, carbon markets, land use change, rural livelihoods, gender, and social inclusion.

The 2026 Cohort III (Spring) fellowship seeks to leverage evidence-based research in Nigeria’s agri-food and environmental sectors to support evidence-informed policymaking, particularly on climate change and sustainable agriculture.

EERC is inviting qualified early-career researchers affiliated with Nigerian universities or research institutions to apply for its 2026 Fellowship Cohort III as visiting researchers

Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship Benefits

  • Monthly stipend to support living costs during the fellowship period depending on experience and academic qualifications throughout the fellowship The stipend is in addition to your statutory salary from your home institution. Therefore, applicants are expected to secure approval from their respective institutions to be eligible.
  • Fully paid accommodation equipped with 24-hour electricity, internet access, and a gym, within the EERC research facility.
  • Access to research mentorship from a team of highly experienced Nigerian academics and in-house
  • Training and travel opportunities during the fellowship
  • Opportunities for co-authored publications in collaboration with leading scholars in their thematic area of interest.

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Available Programmes for Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship

Fellows will conduct policy-relevant research in any of the following thematic areas:

  • Land-Use Systems and Governance
  • Climate Change and Biodiversity
  • Gender and Social Inclusion
  • Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship Requirements

To be eligible for the Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship Cohort III 2026, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Hold a Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant field awarded within the past five
  • Be currently affiliated with a Nigerian university or research
  • Show proficiency in statistical or econometric software such as R or

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  • Be from relevant disciplines such as Agricultural Economics, Agroecology, Environmental Science, Development Economics, or related fields.
  • Demonstrate capacity to develop proposals related to at least two of the listed thematic

Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship (Spring) Cohort III Required Documents

While applying for the Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship (Spring) Cohort III, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • At least two reference letters on the institution’s letterhead from their institution
  • A motivation letter
  • A concept note (5 pages maximum) describing the research proposal to be carried out within the fellowship period. The proposal should contain the following outline: background, objective, methodology, analytical approach, timeline, and expected References can be added as an appendix.
  • Description of Primary data should be attached by candidates who possess quality primary data and intend to use it.
  • Support letter from department and institutional heads
  • CV showing evidence of past publications as a lead author on any proposed research topic from high- impact journals.
  • Evidence of academic qualification
  • Copy of your ID card from your institution

How To Apply for Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship (Spring) Cohort III

To apply for the Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC) Fellowship (Spring) Cohort III, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Prepare all necessary documents
  • Submit your application package by email

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: February 27th, 2026


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