African Climate Intervention Fellowship (ACIFER) 2026: Fully Funded Virtual Fellowship for African Researchers and Climate Innovators

African Climate Intervention Fellowship (ACIFER) 2026

Applications are now open for the African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers (ACIFER) 2026.

Title: African Climate Intervention Fellowship (ACIFER) 2026
Location: Virtual (Open to Applicants Across Africa)
Closing Date: 30 July 2026
Contract Type: Fully Funded Fellowship Programme
Fellowship Period: 31 August 2026 – 14 October 2026

Hosted by Emerging Climate Frontiers (ECF), ACIFER is a flagship fellowship programme designed to strengthen African leadership in Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) research.

As climate risks continue to intensify across the continent, Africa’s participation in global climate intervention discussions has become increasingly important.

Programme Start Date: 31 August 2026
Programme End Date: 14 October 2026
Format: Fully Virtual
Funding: Fully Funded
Time: 9:00 AM GMT

The fellowship seeks to empower a new generation of African researchers with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to contribute evidence-based research, policy insights, and region-specific perspectives to emerging climate intervention conversations.

Fellowship Overview
ACIFER 2026 is a fully funded virtual fellowship that will bring together early-career African researchers, Master’s students, PhD candidates, professionals, and innovators interested in advancing climate intervention research.

In its previous edition, the programme selected 60 fellows from more than 45 African countries from a pool of over 400 applicants, creating a vibrant community of emerging climate leaders.

The fellowship combines technical learning, mentorship, policy engagement, and collaborative research opportunities to strengthen Africa’s voice in global climate science and innovation.

Key Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows will participate in:

Expert Learning Sessions
Expert-led webinars on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Solar Radiation Modification (SRM)
Climate modelling and impact assessment training
Exposure to emerging climate intervention research and policy discussions

Research and Professional Development
Research proposal development support
Policy brief collaboration opportunities
Proposal pitching experience
Publication opportunities
Mentorship and Networking
Structured mentorship from experienced experts
Peer-to-peer learning opportunities
Networking with leading African and international climate experts
Access to a growing continental network of climate researchers.

Programme Objectives
The fellowship aims to:

Strengthen African leadership in climate intervention research
Build capacity in Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Solar Radiation Modification (SRM)

Support evidence-based climate policy development
Promote African-led research grounded in equity, justice, and scientific excellence
Foster collaboration among emerging climate researchers across the continent
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications before the closing date.

Application Deadline: 30 July 2026

Applications can be submitted through the official registration portal
https://ecfrontiers.org/events/2a009bbe-f185-4146-b603-5ec11ce45675

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https://ecfrontiers.org/events/2a009bbe-f185-4146-b603-5ec11ce45675

Equal Opportunity Statement
ACIFER welcomes applications from qualified candidates across Africa. The fellowship is committed to advancing inclusive, equitable, and Africa-led climate research that contributes meaningfully to global climate solutions.

Only successful applicants will be contacted regarding the next stages of the selection process.