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Harvard Academy Scholars Program 2027–2028

Harvard Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · On Site

Closes in 7 daysDeadline Sep 18, 2026
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Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027–2028

Harvard Radcliffe Institute

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Sep 10, 2026
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UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship

UNESCO and the Government of Japan

Japan · On Site

Closes in 19 daysDeadline Sep 30, 2026
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United Nations–Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2027

United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

New York, USA + participating host institution · On Site

Closes in 2 daysDeadline Sep 13, 2026
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AfriMAB–GRÓ Land Restoration Fellowship 2027

UNESCO AfriMAB and GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme

Iceland · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Sep 10, 2026
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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027

World Bank Group

Washington, DC or a World Bank country office · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Aug 25, 2026
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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027

World Bank Group

Washington, DC or a World Bank country office · On Site

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Opportunity details

Application statusApplications closed
DeadlineAugust 25, 2026
ParticipationOn Site

Who can apply

Nationals of Sub-Saharan African countries who are in the final year of a PhD or completed a PhD within the previous three years. Applicants must be 32 years old or younger by January 1, 2027, have strong quantitative and analytical skills, and be able to work in English.

Key information

Fellowship theme
Development research, policy and World Bank Group operations
Duration
Six months
Funding and support provided
Consultant fees and round-trip economy airfare; consult the official terms
Ideal fellow profile
Early-career Sub-Saharan African PhD researchers and professionals

About this opportunity

Selected fellows complete a six-month assignment at World Bank Group headquarters or in a country office. The programme gives early-career African researchers and professionals exposure to World Bank Group operations, research, policy and institutions.

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