Economists, policy experts, academics, and development professionals who have interest in strengthening Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, the FATE Institute Fellowship Program has a place for you. This fellowship is for two years whereby you are trained as a fellow to contribute to policy processes using evidence-based research and insights.

Requirements

The FATE Institute Fellowship program is open to individuals with:

• A strong passion for entrepreneurship and policy reform
• Academic training (ongoing or completed PhD or master’s program) in relevant fields such as Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Law, Political Science, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in research, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate commitment to addressing gaps in Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem
• Possess strong research, analytical, and policy writing skills
• Have experience in engaging with public sector or policy stakeholders
• Be academically qualified with at least a completed or ongoing PhD or master’s program
• Have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience

Program Details

• It is a part-time, non-residential fellowship. Fellows can maintain their current professional or academic roles while participating in program activities
• The FATE Institute Fellowship Program is delivered virtually. All learning sessions, mentorship engagements, policy discussions, and collaborative activities are conducted online, allowing Fellows across different locations to participate fully without the need for physical relocation.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work on addressing key gaps in the Nigerian entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• The opportunity to host or participate in insightful policy discourses and conversations.
• The opportunity to engage with and learn from high-level public and private sector stakeholders.
• Opportunities for collaborative research, peer learning, and community building with other policy experts, researchers, and practitioners.
• A platform to amplify their research work in core entrepreneurship conversations.
• The opportunity to work with the FATE Institute on entrepreneurship policy campaigns and advocacy initiatives.
• For additional information, please contact: policy@fatefoundation.org | +2348136185288

Application Deadline: 25 July 2025

For more details and to apply, kindly visit the official website of the FATE Institute Fellowship Program