As a leading institution of learning and research, the University of Nairobi, through C4DLab (the Innovation and Incubation Hub) and a strategic industry partner, is running a 6 month-long prestigious Research & Innovation Fellowship.
WORTH
- The competitive fellowship will give 20 select fellows an opportunity to solve real-life local problems while applying the 21st century 4Cs skills and explore human-centered design / Design thinking methodologies.
- The fellows – together with other curious change makers and a community of research and innovation experts – will engage in rewarding research, problem-solving, and innovation projects in financial services.
ELIGIBILITY
- To be admitted, the fellow will be required to have satisfied the following requirements:
- Final level undergraduate and Masters-level students (interested Ph.D. students will also be considered)
- Students from the following Schools/faculties/departments: Computer Science, Business, Development Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Law, Actuarial Science, Engineering, and Agriculture
- Curious about research and innovation and particularly the application of Design Thinking to solving real-life local problems.
- Submit evidence of challenges that one has attempted to solve, CV, practical work portfolio, and motivation why your application should be considered.
- Available to commit close to a 6 month-long program allocating an average of 15 hours per week to the fellowship program.
- Demonstrated passion and interest in problem-solving and innovation challenges.
DEADLINE: January 22, 2021
To apply and for more information visit here
