ARIN Fellows - Africa Research & Impact Network

ARIN FellowsEmpowering African Researchers

Connecting 300+ researchers across 41+ countries to drive transformative research and create lasting impact

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300+

Active Fellows

Researchers making impact

41+

Countries

5+

Programs

Specialized fellowships

10+

Years Impact

Of transformative work

GLOBAL NETWORK

Fellows Across Africa

Our network spans 41+ countries with 300+ active fellows

ARIN Fellows Distribution Across Africa

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ARIN Focal Points and Fellows
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Building Research Excellence: Our fellows are driving innovation across Africa through collaborative research and knowledge sharing.

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Building Africa's Research Excellence Network

It is in this context that the ARIN Network launched the ARIN Fellowship program which brings together over 200 researchers from thirty-eight countries. The fellowship program consists of a network of talented researchers and technocrats across Africa who have been undertaking research in various fields including natural resource management, climate change, agriculture, forestry, energy, water, and cities to leverage their knowledge and experiences in promoting research excellence and impact pathways.

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Our Impact Network

300+ Researchers

Talented researchers and technocrats across 41 countries working in natural resource management, climate change, agriculture, forestry, energy, water, and cities.

Mission

Identify and leverage evidence to flexibly and innovatively contribute to Africa's research transformation, policy analysis and capacity building.

Vision

A future where scientific advancements are seamlessly integrated into public policy to address Africa's pressing development challenges.

41 Countries

Spanning across Africa, our network creates a platform for cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers and policymakers.

YOUR ROLE AS AN ARIN FELLOW

Fellowship Categories

ARIN has two categories of Fellows. Your role and responsibilities depend on the fellowship track to which you belong.

ARF

ARIN Research Fellows

As a Research Fellow, you bring:

  • •Strong research credentials and a demonstrated publication record
  • •Expertise in one or more of ARIN's thematic areas
  • •A commitment to conducting rigorous, policy-relevant research

Your responsibilities include:

  • •Leading or contributing to empirical research projects
  • •Producing knowledge products, including journal articles, book chapters, and policy briefs
  • •Presenting research at Friday Reviews and academic or policy conferences
  • •Mentoring early-career researchers, where appropriate
APF

ARIN Policy Fellows

As a Policy Fellow, you bring:

  • •Experience in government, international organisations, or policy institutions
  • •A strong understanding of policy processes and decision-making contexts
  • •The ability to translate research evidence into actionable policy recommendations

Your responsibilities include:

  • •Providing policy perspectives during research discussions
  • •Leading or contributing to policy dialogues and stakeholder engagements
  • •Bridging research findings with policy formulation and implementation
  • •Contributing to evidence-informed policymaking initiatives

What is Expected of You

Time Commitment

Fellows are expected to commit approximately 10–15 hours per month to Fellowship activities.

Core Fellowship Activities:
  • •Attend Friday Review sessions (2 hours weekly when you are participating or when topics align with your interests)
  • •Participate in monthly capacity-building workshops (4 hours/month)
  • •Engage with the fellow community through regional and continental dialogues
  • •Contribute to at least one knowledge product annually

Opportunities You Can Pursue:

  • •Apply for mini-grants to fund your research
  • •Lead a Friday Review session (at least once during your fellowship)
  • •Participate in ARIN projects as a consultant
  • •Attend sponsored conferences and training programs
  • •Contribute to ARIN's annual State of Evidence reports
  • •Collaborate with other fellows on joint projects

Fellowship Duration: Two years, with recruitment cycles every two years

What You Gain

Financial Support

  • •Mini-grant opportunities (for research projects)
  • •Conference sponsorship for international meetings
  • •Consultancy opportunities on ARIN projects
  • •Competitive compensation for project-based work

Professional Development

  • •Monthly publication workshops with Taylor & Francis Group
  • •Specialised training programs (AI, Just Transition, etc.)
  • •Mentorship from senior researchers and policy leaders
  • •Guaranteed publication pathways

Networking & Visibility

  • •Access to over 200 fellows across 36 countries
  • •Platform to showcase your work at Friday Reviews and other policy convenings
  • •Connections with donors, policymakers, and research institutions
  • •Nomination opportunities for high-level advisory boards

Career Advancement

  • •Enhanced research and publication portfolio
  • •Policy engagement experience
  • •International exposure and collaboration
  • •Professional recognition and credibility
LEADERSHIP

Fellowship Leadership

Our executive team leading research excellence and policy impact across Africa

Dr. Joanes Atela

Dr. Joanes Atela

Executive Director

Akinyi J. Eurallyah, PhD

Akinyi J. Eurallyah, PhD

ARIN Fellowship Manager

Jerry Mandela

Jerry Mandela

ARIN Fellowship Cordinator

Our Focal Points
Dr. Antoine Faye (PhD)

Dr. Antoine Faye (PhD)

Central Africa and Francophone West Africa Focal Point

Dr. Albert Arhin

Dr. Albert Arhin

West Africa (Anglophone) Focal Point

Dr. Mary Nantongo

Dr. Mary Nantongo

Regional Focal Point - East Africa

Dr. Merham Keleg

Dr. Merham Keleg

North Africa Focal Point

Dr. Tamuka Chekero

Dr. Tamuka Chekero

Regional Focal Point - South Africa

What We Do

Fellowship Activities

Discover our comprehensive programs designed to foster research excellence and innovation across Africa

ARIN Friday Reviews

Weekly flagship sessions where Fellows present research, receive peer feedback, and engage in interdisciplinary discussions across ARIN’s 2026 thematic areas.

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Mentorship & Capacity Building

Structured training programs including monthly workshops with Taylor & Francis, AI for Climate Resilience training, and the Summer School on Just Energy Transition.

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Research Mini-Grants

Competitive small grant opportunities supporting policy-relevant research in climate adaptation, AI for climate resilience, biodiversity integration, and SDG governance.

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Knowledge Products & Publications

Opportunities to contribute to ARIN’s flagship reports, policy briefs, special issues, and book volumes to ensure research informs policy and practice across Africa.

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Our Community

Meet Our Fellows

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Join our network of over 300 researchers across 41 countries