Application are now Open Nuclear Security Policy & Leadership Fellowship A five-month virtual fellowship equipping young African women with the knowledge, skills, and networks to shape the future of nuclear security.
Duration: 5 Months
Programme : October 2026 – February 2027
Format : Virtual · Across Africa
What the fellowship offers
Build the expertise to turn insight into influence.
01 Expert learning
Eight expert-led sessions on nuclear security and nonproliferation.
02 Research & policy
Practical workshops in research methodology, policy writing, and peer review.
03.Leadership
Decision-making, strategic communication, collaboration, and professional growth.
04. Applied practice
A nuclear security simulation designed to sharpen policy and decision-making skills.
05. Mentorship
Guidance from experts on research, career development, and professional growth.
06. A continental network
Peer learning with women across African countries, disciplines, and professions.
ELIGIBILITY
We are looking for curious, committed women ready to contribute to Africa’s nuclear security landscape.
- You are a woman aged 21–35 at the time of application.
- You are based in Africa or have a strong academic or professional connection to the African context.
- You are interested in nuclear security, nuclear science and technology, nonproliferation, nuclear governance, international security, public policy, STEM, or a related field.
- You can commit actively to the full five-month virtual programme.
- You are willing to develop a research paper, policy brief, or related policy-oriented output.
- You have reliable internet access and a suitable device for online participation.
Expected commitment
Show up. Take part. Move the field forward.
- Attend and participate in fellowship sessions
- Join mentorship and peer-learning activities
- Complete learning and research assignments
- Take part in the applied security simulation
- Complete baseline and endline.
Application Deadline:27 September 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to Apply.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
What we look for?
Motivation. Leadership potential. Analytical thinking. Policy imagination.
Selection considers your interest in nuclear security, readiness to participate, quality of application, and potential to contribute to your community, institution, or the wider field.
By the end, you’ll leave with more than knowledge.
Expect stronger research and policy-writing skills, greater confidence, enhanced leadership capability, practical experience, and an expanded network of African and international professionals
- assessments
- Present at the final virtual policy symposium
