Young Africans Research Academy Fellowship 2025 – Opportunity Desk

Deadline: April 6, 2025
Applications are open for the Young Africans Research Academy Fellowship 2025. The Young Africans Research Academy (YARA) Fellowship Program is a one-year researcher-in-training program designed to equip aspiring African researchers with technical skills, exposure and mentorship to address the research capacity gap in Africa.
This initiative is aimed at developing the next generation of indigenous researchers committed to solving Africa’s most pressing problems through high-quality, ethical, and relevant research.
For the first cohort, they are looking for 10 highly motivated undergraduate students from Ghana who are passionate about research and have a strong interest in pursuing a career in academia, research, or related fields. If you are an undergraduate student with a commitment to STEM research and a desire to make an impact, they encourage you to apply.
Research Focus Areas
Benefits
Eligibility
Application
Once your application is submitted, the selection committee will review it thoroughly. Shortlisted applicants will receive an email with further details regarding the next stage of the selection process. This may include an interview, additional assessments, or a research proposal submission.
Click here to apply
For more information, visit YARA Fellowship.
Jude Ogar is an educator and youth development practitioner with years of experience working in the education and youth development space. He is passionate about the development of youth in Africa.

Victor Okechukwu Chimezie from Nigeria is OD Young Person of the month – March 2025. Read more.

Join over 100,000 email subscribers to receive weekly summary of opportunities. Sign up here.
Established in 2012, Opportunity Desk (OD) is the largest digital media platform that bridges the gap to education by sharing information on relevant learning and growth opportunities for youth around the world. These opportunities help to facilitate young people’s efforts in exchanging ideas and preparing themselves for the future.
Join over 100,000 email subscribers to receive weekly summary of opportunities. Sign up here.
Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.