Grant opportunity
African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers 2026
ACIFER equips African early-career researchers to contribute evidence and policy perspectives on carbon dioxide removal, solar radiation modification and climate justice.
- Funder
- Emerging Climate Frontiers
- Applications close 30 July 2026; fellowship runs 31 August to 14 October 2026
- Applications close 30 July 2026; fellowship runs 31 August to 14 October 2026: Jul 30, 2026
- Award
- Fully funded virtual fellowship with mentorship, technical training, proposal development and publication opportunities
- Applicant
- Early-career African researchers, Master's students, PhD candidates, climate professionals and innovators interested in climate-intervention science, policy, modelling and justice.
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- Africa / Virtual
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme combines expert webinars, modelling and impact assessment, proposal development, policy briefs and structured mentorship.
Who can apply
Applicants should be African early-career researchers, graduate students, professionals or innovators with a credible interest in climate intervention research and African-led climate solutions.
What it supports
- Carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation modification.
- Climate modelling, impact assessment, equity and ethics.
- Research proposals, policy briefs, pitching and publication.
Funding and duration
- Participation is fully funded and virtual.
- Fellows receive structured mentorship, peer learning and expert-led training.
- Selected work may progress to proposal pitching and publication opportunities.
Applications close 30 July 2026; fellowship runs 31 August to 14 October 2026
Applications close 30 July 2026; fellowship runs 31 August to 14 October 2026: Jul 30, 2026
How to apply
Use the registration link on the official Emerging Climate Frontiers event page and apply by 30 July 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
Emerging Climate Frontiers will convene African graduate students, early-career researchers, professionals and innovators for an intensive virtual programme on climate interventions. Fellows will develop technical understanding, research ideas and policy perspectives grounded in African realities and climate justice.
Eligibility
Applicants should be African early-career researchers, graduate students, professionals or innovators with a credible interest in climate intervention research and African-led climate solutions.
Funding and benefits
Participation is fully funded and virtual.
Fellows receive structured mentorship, peer learning and expert-led training.
Selected work may progress to proposal pitching and publication opportunities.
Themes and supported activities
Carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation modification.
Climate modelling, impact assessment, equity and ethics.
Research proposals, policy briefs, pitching and publication.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 30 July 2026; fellowship runs 31 August to 14 October 2026: Applications close 30 July 2026; fellowship runs 31 August to 14 October 2026: Jul 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the registration link on the official Emerging Climate Frontiers event page and apply by 30 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.