Applications are now open for the 2025 IGC Sierra Leone early-career local researcher fellowship. The International Growth Centre (IGC) proudly supports this mission through its commitment to applied research and collaborative partnerships with government stakeholders.
This fellowship equips early-career researchers with the opportunity to engage directly in high-impact, policy-relevant work while addressing pressing national priorities. Fellows will collaborate closely with ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to produce actionable insights that inform decision-making and drive sustainable development.
WORTH
- Duration: 3 months (September–December 2025)
- Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone (with flexibility for hybrid modalities)
- Support package: A research grant of £5,000 to support fieldwork, data collection, and living costs
- Mentorship from IGC-affiliated academics and the IGC Sierra Leone country team
- Policy engagement opportunities with relevant government ministries and stakeholders
- Expected outputs: A short policy brief, a working paper, and a presentation to relevant policymakers
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must:
- Be Sierra Leonean nationals or residents currently enrolled in a postgraduate programme (PhD or Master’s) or serving as junior researchers or faculty in a Sierra Leonean institution;
- Demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in tools such as Stata, R, SPSS, or Python;
- Clearly articulate a research idea aligned with one of the thematic tracks described above;
- Be committed to producing work that directly informs public policy and is accessible to non-academic audiences.
DEADLINE: September 18, 2025
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