The CEGA Fellowship Program 2027/2028 is now accepting applications from African researchers and practitioners who want to strengthen their skills in impact evaluation and quantitative development research. Selected fellows will audit coursework, receive personalised mentorship and build research networks over a 16-week period. Fellows can choose to be in residence at UC Berkeley or participate virtually.
Complete guide to the CEGA Fellowship Program 2027/2028 covering tracks, eligibility criteria, benefits and funding, application format, important dates and the official application link.
Quick Highlights
Parameter
Details
Organization
Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA)
Position
Fellowship Program 2027/2028
Job Type
Fellowship (Resident or Non-Resident)
Location
UC Berkeley (in-person) or online (virtual)
Eligibility
Master's degree, current PhD enrolment, or PhD completed within 8 years; East or West African country; fluent English
Experience Required
Practitioner Track: works for an NGO, think tank or government ministry in East or West Africa; Academic Track: doctoral student or current university/research institution staff
Sector
Economic development research and impact evaluation
Preferred Applicants
Non-resident fellows: priority to applicants from countries under U.S. visa restrictions
Working Language
English (written and spoken)
Application Method
Online application through the official CEGA webpage
About the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA)
The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) runs a fellowship that helps African researchers and practitioners develop impact evaluation skills through coursework, mentorship and research networking.
Area
Details
Fellowship Duration
16 weeks
Format Options
Resident (in-person at UC Berkeley) or Non-Resident (online)
Intake Options
Fall 2027 (August through December) or Spring 2028 (January through May)
Tracks
Practitioner Track (7 fellows) and Academic Track (4 fellows)
Research Areas
Any area of economic development, including agriculture, financial inclusion, gender, technology for development, and energy and climate change
Support Provided
Faculty mentor and PhD peer partner
Application Requirement
Select one preferred track in the application
Fellowship Tracks in the CEGA Fellowship Program 2027/2028
Track
Intended For
Total Fellows
Practitioner Track
Professionals improving research skills to grow careers in African government ministries, think tanks or NGOs
7
Academic Track
Early career scholars intending to pursue an academic career
4
Key Responsibilities
Coursework and Training
Responsibility
Details
Audit coursework
Fellows audit tailored coursework during the 16-week fellowship
Develop quantitative skills
Build skills in quantitative development research
Mentorship and Research Development
Responsibility
Details
Mentorship
Access a personalised mentorship programme to develop research ideas
Academic support
Supported by a faculty mentor and PhD peer partner
Academic Track research
Develop own research proposal and/or be embedded within a faculty's existing research project
Networking and Career Growth
Responsibility
Details
Build research networks
Fellows build their research networks during the fellowship
Return plan
Plan to return to an institution in East or West Africa after the fellowship
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Requirement
Details
Language
Fluent in English (written and spoken) and a strong communicator
Country
From an East African or West African country and completed at least up to secondary school education in an African institution
Education
At least a Master's degree, currently enrolled in a PhD, or a PhD completed within 8 years
Discipline
Economics, political science, statistics, epidemiology/public health, or another social science discipline
Return commitment
Plan to return to an institution in East or West Africa after the fellowship; PhD students enrolled outside Africa may complete their PhD before returning
Visa requirement (Resident)
Must be from a country eligible for a J-1 visa under current U.S. visa requirements
Practitioner Track
Work for an NGO, think tank or government ministry in East or West Africa with a goal to grow into more senior careers; actively using or promoting evidence to improve economic and social well-being
Academic Track
Doctoral student or current staff position within a university or research institution, preferably one supporting policy-relevant, quantitative social science research; prepared to develop own research proposal and/or be embedded within a faculty's existing research project
Country Eligibility for Resident and Non-Resident Fellows
Q1. What is the CEGA Fellowship Program 2027/2028?
It is a fellowship by the Center for Effective Global Action for African researchers and practitioners to develop impact evaluation and quantitative research skills over 16 weeks.
Q2. What is the application deadline?
January 17th, 2027 at 5 PM GMT.
Q3. Is the fellowship fully funded?
Yes. Resident fellows receive roundtrip flights, accommodation, meals, visa fees and health insurance, and both formats receive a monetary stipend.
Q4. Does the fellowship pay a salary?
No, the fellowship does not provide a salary for fellows' time.
Q5. What are the two tracks?
The Practitioner Track (7 fellows) and the Academic Track (4 fellows).
Q6. Can I participate online?
Yes, Non-Resident fellows participate virtually, while Resident fellows are in person at UC Berkeley.
Q7. What are the intake options?
Fall 2027 (August through December) or Spring 2028 (January through May).
Q8. What educational qualification is required?
At least a Master's degree, current PhD enrolment, or a PhD completed within 8 years in economics, political science, statistics, epidemiology/public health, or another social science discipline.
Q9. Which countries are eligible?
East and West African countries; Resident fellows must be from a J-1 visa eligible country, and Non-Resident priority goes to applicants from countries under U.S. visa restrictions.
Q10. Do I need to return to Africa after the fellowship?
Yes, applicants must plan to return to an institution in East or West Africa after the fellowship.
Final Call-to-Action
Step
Action
1
Read the Request for Applications (RFA) carefully
2
Confirm your track, format and intake choice
3
Submit your application before 17 January 2027, 5 PM GMT
4
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