The NEF Fellows is a select programme that recognises Africa’s best young scientists and technologists. These innovators and emerging leaders, at least 40 percent of whom are women, will have two main opportunities as a NEF Fellow
NEF Fellows Application 2019 – 2021
The NEF Fellows programme consists of Africa’s most brilliant young scientists that the NEF showcases on the global stage.
The NEF Fellows programme provides these brilliant young minds with the opportunity to present their research and draw upon the vast networks of NEF members and participants for support, connections and advice to advance their work.
Applications to the NEF Fellows programme are open to Africans from around the world – including those who currently reside in the Diaspora – in all fields of science, including the social sciences and technology.
Each class of NEF Fellows is a unique and diverse group that is representative of a wide range of research interests, experiences and perspectives but united in their extraordinary achievements, dedication to a global understanding of science and passion to improve Africa’s representation on the global scientific stage.
Conditions of Eligibility
- Be 42 years of age or less as of 31 December, 2019
- Hold a passport from an African country
- Hold a PhD in a field of science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or the social sciences
- Have a demonstrated track record of research/findings that have global impact
- You are passionate about raising Africa’s profile in STEM globally
- Able to clearly present their work to an audience in English or French
The NEF Fellows is a select programme that recognises Africa’s best young scientists and technologists. These innovators and emerging leaders, at least 40 percent of whom are women, will have two main opportunities as a NEF Fellow
Criteria for Selection
- (30%): Outstanding academic qualifications as measured by the standards of their particular academic discipline. Examples of notable achievements include:
- Publication record
- Prizes and other awards, such as distinguished fellowships or memberships in prestigious academic circles (for example, in high-ranking committees, bodies, academies, etc.)
- Independently raised funding from outside sources in a competitive process
- Number of patents
- The type and number of invited talks at international conferences
- (30%): Academic maturity and clear evidence of scientific potential and a distinct research profile and direction. Examples of this include being a leader of an independent research group
- (20%): Relevance and impact – demonstrated commitment to advancing science and/or improving and impacting society, notably in Africa
- (10%): Communication skills as demonstrated in the video submission
- (10%): Other distinctive characteristics
Calendar
• Applications close – 27 January 2019
• Pre-selection – February 2019
• Final Selection by the Scientific Programme Committee – March 2019
• Publication of results – 15 June 20192019-NEF-Fellow-Application-Form-English-1.docx
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