IGC Sierra Leone Early-career Local Researcher Fellowship 2025

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International Growth Centre (IGC) Freetown, Sierra Leone 2025

Information

This fellowship provides an opportunity for early-career local researchers in Sierra Leone to conduct policy-relevant research under the Herbert P. M’cleod Local Researchers Programme. Fellows will receive a research grant and mentorship, and will engage with ministries and government agencies to inform decision-making on priority issues.

Benefits

£5,000 research grant; mentorship from IGC-affiliated academics; policy engagement opportunities with government ministries and stakeholders

Eligibility

Applicants must be Sierra Leonean nationals or residents enrolled in a postgraduate program (PhD or Master’s) or serving as junior researchers or faculty in a Sierra Leonean institution, with strong quantitative/analytical skills and a research idea aligned to the tracks.

Application

Submit a CV, a cover letter describing motivation and relevant experience, a short outline of the proposed research idea under one of the tracks, one academic reference, and a writing sample by email to the provided address.

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

FundingFully funded

OrganiserInternational Growth Centre (IGC)

LocationFreetown, Sierra Leone

Dates September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Study level Master / Graduate, PhD / Doctoral, Early-career professional

Open toSierra Leonean nationals or residents affiliated with Sierra Leonean institutions

Economics / Finance

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