African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers (ACIFER) 2026
Emerging Climate Frontiers
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
ACIFER is a fully funded virtual fellowship designed to strengthen African leadership in emerging climate intervention research, focusing on Carbon Dioxide Removal and Solar Radiation Modification. The fellowship provides early-career researchers, graduate students, and climate professionals with structured learning, mentorship, and networking opportunities to contribute meaningfully to climate intervention debates and policy.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Expert-led webinars on CDR and SRM
- Training in climate modelling and impact assessment
- Research proposal development support
- Collaborative policy brief writing and development
- Structured mentorship from experienced researchers and climate experts
- Peer-to-peer learning opportunities
- Networking with African and international experts
- Proposal pitching sessions
- Opportunities for publication and research dissemination
- Access to growing network of African-led climate research practitioners
Who Can Apply
- 1 Early-career researchers
- 2 Master's students
- 3 PhD candidates
- 4 Climate and environmental professionals
- 5 Policy practitioners
- 6 Innovators and emerging leaders interested in climate intervention research
- 7 Based in or citizens of African countries
- 8 Strong interest in climate governance, mitigation strategies, environmental justice, or scientific research