Opportunities
Accountable Adaptation Fellowship
The Accountable Adaptation Initiative is launching a mini-grants programme. The programme is open to early to mid-career researchers from the Global South either based at African Universities and/or researchers working on topics focusing on adaptation in Africa. The programme is being run by the Africa Research and Impact Network (ARIN) and The Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction, University College London (UCL). We are offering up to eight small grants for research into novel accountability mechanisms relating to climate change adaptation in Africa. The maximum grant size available is GBP 4,500 and the fellowship will run between February and July 2025.
Researchers will design and implement projects with overall responsibility for the research and grant management with the support of an academic mentor. ARIN and UCL will provide ongoing support, opportunities for networking and an in-person write-shop to develop a publication. The projects will explore specific examples of improving accountability for adaptation in Africa.
Application deadline: 1st January 2025
Complete applications should be sent to E.akinyi@arin-africa.org and irdr.accountableadaptation@ucl.ac.uk copying e.kowenje@arin-africa.org.
Applications should include:
Written proposal of no more than 2 pages
Short indicative budget detailing direct costs if needed
CV (including contact details of two referees) and letter of motivation
May be requested at later date:
Proof of academic qualifications
Letters of recommendation
Please download the relevant documents below:
We strongly recommend you look at the working paper summarising the ideas behind the call to write your proposal.
If you have any further clarifications, you can get in touch with E.akinyi@arin-africa.org and irdr.accountableadaptation@ucl.ac.uk.
The application process was simplified as of November 18th and the details above reflect this update. All applications submitted will be considered.
Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not receive individual feedback.
