The funding provides a $35K research grant in cash. Additionally, the program will cover up to $25K in expenses for mentorship, study visits, conference travel, and in-country workshops to disseminate research findings and offer training.

be a citizen of a nation in Sub-Saharan Africa;

possess an MA or PhD degree with a strong emphasis on education, ideally in economics, education policy, social/public policy, development studies, or international development. GEAI and PEP promote recent PhD graduates who can gain from mentorship and further training to become strong researchers, even though a PhD is not required;
possess a solid understanding of data analysis software, such as R and Stata, and be skilled in quantitative data analysis;

not surpass the age of 35;
Show an interest in researching and analysing education policy; Be employed by the government or affiliated with a research or higher education institution in a Sub-Saharan African nation, and plan to remain employed there for the foreseeable future;
Women who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.

African Countries