Center For Effective Global Action (CEGA) Visiting Fellowship 2027-2028

November 9, 2026

Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) Visiting Fellowship 2027-2028

Brief Description

The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is accepting applications for the CEGA Visiting Fellowship 2027, 2028 program. Designed for researchers and professionals across East and West Africa, this initiative builds advanced skills in quantitative development research and impact evaluation fellowship methodologies. If selected, you will choose between an academic track or a practitioner track, completing your training either as a resident on campus at UC Berkeley or virtually from your home institution. During the program, you will audit specialized coursework, participate in tailored mentorship to refine your research concepts, and connect directly with global research networks.

Name of Host Institution

Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Be fluent in written and spoken English with strong communication skills.
Be from an East African or West African country and have completed secondary school in an African institution.
Hold a Master’s degree, be currently enrolled in a PhD program, or have completed a PhD within the last 8 years in economics, political science, statistics, epidemiology, public health, or another social science field.
Plan to return to an institution in East or West Africa after completing the fellowship (or finish an overseas PhD prior to returning).
Practitioner Track: Currently work at an NGO, think tank, or government ministry in East or West Africa while actively using or promoting evidence-based policy.
Academic Track: Hold a doctoral degree/enrollment or a staff position at a university or research institute dedicated to quantitative social science research.

Fellowship Structure and Duration

Fellows participate for 16 weeks during either Fall 2027 (August through December 2027) or Spring 2028 (January through May 2028). You can apply as a Resident Fellow residing at UC Berkeley or a Non-Resident Fellow participating online. Resident fellows must hold citizenship in a J-1 visa eligible nation (including Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Uganda, among others), while Non-Resident slots prioritize applicants from countries facing current U.S. visa restrictions.

Deadline

January 17, 2027 (5:00 PM GMT)

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Yes, the fellowship offers a Non-Resident track that allows selected fellows to participate virtually from their home institutions.

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Q: Which academic qualifications do I need to apply for this fellowship?

You must hold at least a Master’s degree, be currently enrolled in a PhD program, or have completed a PhD within the past 8 years in economics, political science, statistics, public health, or a related social science discipline.

Q: When will the fellowship take place?