FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM
The YARA Fellowship Program is a highly selective one-year structured researcher-in-training program designed to train exceptional undergraduate students to conduct rigorous research and produce publishable outputs.
This intensive fellowship focuses on building technical skills and exposing students to early-stage research, aiming to build a strong foundation for graduate studies and a career in research or academic scholarship.
While we are launching with a STEM-focused fellowship, our long-term goal is to expand into Social Science, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary research programs that tackle Africa's diverse challenges.
STEM FELLOWSHIP
The one-year STEM fellowship program is designed to incubate the brightest and most driven undergrads toward producing high-impact research in pioneering STEM fields that directly impact Africa's development.
Program Structure:
The fellowship is divided into four phases, each focusing on a critical aspect of research training:
Phase 1.
Orientation & Foundation Building (Month 1-2)
Introduction to research ethics, methodologies, and mentorship pairing.
Phase 2.
Research Training & Proposal Development (Month 3-6)
Advanced research methods, data collection, and proposal writing.
Phase 3.
Independent Research & Mentorship (Month 7-10)
Hands-on research execution, mentorship, and guest lectures
Phase 4.
Research Presentation & Career Development (Month 11-12)
Presentation of findings, career workshops, and graduate school preparation.
Fellowship Benefits
World-Class Mentorship & Training: Get personalized, one-on-one guidance from top researchers to build your expertise in scientific inquiry, research ethics, and publication.
Pioneering Research Opportunities: Work on and publish groundbreaking research that drives Africas development.
Career Development & PhD Readiness: Benefit from tailored career support and recommendations to excel in competitive PhD programs.