The FATE Institute Fellowship Program

Deadline: Jul 25, 2025

masters | phd

2 years (duration)

unfunded

Nigeria

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The FATE Institute Fellowship Program is a two-year, non-residential fellowship designed to engage policy experts, economists, academics, and development professionals in producing evidence-based research and insights. Fellows contribute to policy processes aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

📝 About The FATE Institute Fellowship Program

The FATE Institute is the research, policy, and advocacy division of FATE Foundation, leading innovative thinking and creating platforms to enable idea exchange and problem-solving strategies to foster sustainable entrepreneurship in Nigeria.

Opportunity Details

Date Published: June 11, 2025
Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
Category: Entrepreneurs, Fellowship
Opportunity Location: Nigeria
Eligible Locations: Nigeria
Sponsor Organisation: FATE Foundation

🎁 Benefits of The FATE Institute Fellowship Program

Participants in the fellowship program will enjoy the following benefits:

The opportunity to address key gaps in the Nigerian entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Participation in insightful policy discourses and conversations.
Engagement with and learning 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.
Collaboration with the FATE Institute on entrepreneurship policy campaigns and advocacy initiatives.

✅ Fellowship Requirements

Passion

A strong passion for the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
A clear commitment to addressing gaps within the Nigerian entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Research

Academic rigor and intellectual depth.
Strong research, data analysis, and report writing skills for developing policy briefs and thought leadership articles.

Dialogue/Conversations

Ability to design policy conversations based on developed insights.
Capacity to host policy dialogues that influence policy reforms.

Stakeholder Engagement

Experience engaging with public sector stakeholders on policy implementation.
A sound understanding of the Nigerian political landscape.

Academic Background

Ongoing or completed PhD or Master’s program in Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Law, Political Science, or related fields.
Published research work.

Experience

At least 10 years of relevant experience in entrepreneurship ecosystem development and policy reform processes.
A strong understanding of Nigeria’s macroeconomic and microeconomic landscapes.

📅 Application Date and Process

Are you ready to shape the future of MSME Policy in Africa?

Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
Apply Now: Click here to apply

🔗 Additional Information

For more details about the program, visit the official FATE Institute Fellowship Program page.

Take this opportunity to contribute to Nigeria's entrepreneurship ecosystem and make a lasting impact!

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.

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