Apply for the Megatrends Afrika Fellowship 2026: Advancing African Research and Policy Engagement @German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy

Overview

The Megatrends Afrika Fellowship 2026 offers African researchers a 3-month full-time opportunity to conduct policy-relevant, interdisciplinary research on Africa, contributing to policy briefs and engaging in a research community.

Benefits

• Monthly grant of €2,800
• Economy-class return travel to Germany
• Support for local transport, mobile phone credit, and ancillary costs
• Visa Support

Requirements

• PhD in political science, economics, social sciences, geography, international relations, or relevant area studies
• Originating from an African country
• Strong research and publication record
• Experience in scientific policy advice is an advantage

How to Apply

Submit a single PDF including: Letter of Motivation (1 page), Academic CV with list of publications, Sample of 2 recent publications, Relevant academic transcripts or diplomas, and a Concept Note (max 2,000 words). Apply via email to Megatrends-Afrika@swp-berlin.org.

Deadline

25 March 2026, 11:59 p.m. CET