The MasterCard Foundation and Institute of Development Studies are delighted to announce the launch of The Matasa Fellows Network. This new and exciting initiative seeks to develop a cohort of young African researchers with the skills and commitment to engage in policy-oriented research around the challenges of young people and employment in Africa. Its aim is to contribute to the development of outstanding young researchers who will ultimately become leaders in their chosen fields. To kick-start the Network, ten fellowships will be awarded in 2016.
WORTH
- Each Matasa Fellow will receive academic support and a small bursary to produce a high quality synthesis paper and related policy brief relating to the broad theme of youth employment and entrepreneurship in Africa.
- A bursary of £3,000 will be provided to each selected fellow, and all costs to participate in two workshops will be covered.
ELIGIBILITY
The Matasa Fellows Network is open to African nationals who:
- Are 40 years old or younger at the time of application
- Have completed a PhD within last two years or are in the final stages of completing a PhD
- Have a background in social science, economics, agricultural economics, policy studies, development studies, agricultural or environmental sciences
- Are fluent in English
- Are able to travel to the UK in September 2016 for a one-week workshop.
DEADLINE: May 16 2016
To Apply and for more Information visit here
