The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) invites young researchers from Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Liberia, Nigeria and Senegal to apply for its 2026 Research Fellowship, running from May to October 2026. This six?month programme strengthens the research, analytical and documentation skills of emerging scholars while contributing to WACSI’s mission of enhancing civil society in West Africa.
RESEARCH FOCUS The focus of this year’s research is on documenting best practices and models that can be replicated to promote development in the region. Candidates interested in working on topical issues related to biodiversity and conservation are highly encouraged to apply. The institute welcomes applications and contributions related to but not strictly limited to topics such as:
- Leadership and Governance for civil society organisations
- Technology for development,
- Resource mobilisation,
- Civil society sustainability,
- Working Practices and Internal Systems
- Human Resource Management o Enabling environment for civil society,
- Community Engagement o Equitable partnerships between civil society organisations in West Africa and their donors and/or international non-governmental organisations
- Capacity strengthening for civil society in West Africa.