EWAP Research Fellowship 2026-27: Apply for the Enhanced Weathering Africa Partnership Fellowship
The Enhanced Weathering Africa Partnership (EWAP) Research Fellowship Programme is a new opportunity for emerging researchers interested in enhanced weathering and its potential contribution to Africa’s climate, agriculture and sustainability priorities.
The 12-week fellowship is primarily online and is designed for final-year undergraduate students, Master’s students, PhD candidates and early-career researchers. The founding cohort will bring together up to 10 emerging researchers from different academic and professional disciplines.
There is no application or participation fee. However, the fellowship is unpaid and does not provide a stipend, salary or travel funding.
EWAP Research Fellowship Programme – Key Details
Programme: EWAP Research Fellowship Programme
Organisation: Enhanced Weathering Africa Partnership (EWAP)
Duration: 12 weeks
Format: Primarily online
Cohort size: Up to 10 researchers
Eligible applicants: Final-year students, postgraduate researchers and early-career researchers
Application fee: None
Funding: Unpaid programme
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
EOI opens: 1 October 2026
EOI deadline: 6 November 2026
Fellowship: February–April 2027
About the EWAP Research Fellowship
The EWAP Research Fellowship aims to help build Africa’s next generation of enhanced weathering researchers.
Enhanced weathering is an emerging area of research that explores how naturally occurring geological processes can potentially contribute to carbon removal while interacting with agricultural and environmental systems.
The fellowship will introduce participants to the foundations of enhanced weathering while helping them develop practical research skills and understand the questions surrounding its application in African contexts.
Fellows will learn alongside EWAP researchers and guest experts and will have opportunities to receive mentoring, feedback and support as they develop their own research ideas.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship welcomes Expressions of Interest from:
- Final-year undergraduate students
- Master’s students
- PhD candidates
- Early-career researchers
The programme is interdisciplinary, meaning applicants from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Relevant areas include environmental and climate science, agriculture, soil science, geochemistry, engineering, monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV), sustainability, economics, business, supply chains, policy, governance, carbon markets and climate finance.
Applicants working in related disciplines that can contribute to enhanced weathering research in African contexts are also encouraged to consider applying.
What Will Fellows Learn?
The 12-week programme is structured around four stages.
Weeks 1–3: Research Foundations
Participants will be introduced to enhanced weathering, African research contexts and key questions connecting science, climate and society.
Weeks 4–6: Evidence and Research Practice
Fellows will develop skills in critical reading, research design and evaluating the evidence required for credible enhanced weathering research.
Weeks 7–9: Systems and Implementation
This stage will explore soils and agronomy alongside MRV, logistics, sustainability, policy, finance and responsible implementation.
Weeks 10–12: From Learning to Contribution
The final stage focuses on mentoring, collaborative work, presentations, reflection and planning the next stage of participants’ research.
The programme will include expert-led sessions, practical exercises, peer collaboration, mentoring and feedback. Fellows may also receive support to develop ideas for publications, research proposals and collaborative projects.
Is the EWAP Fellowship Funded?
There is no application or participation fee, but applicants should understand that this is an unpaid fellowship programme.
EWAP does not provide a stipend, salary or travel funding as part of the programme. Participation also does not guarantee a future paid or funded position with EWAP.
Fellows who successfully complete the programme requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion.
How to Apply
The first step is to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). The EOI asks applicants about their academic or professional background, research interests and motivation for joining the fellowship.
Applicants can also indicate that they would like to attend the EWAP Information Webinar and submit questions for the EWAP team.
Those selected after the EOI stage will be invited to complete the full application.
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EWAP Fellowship Key Dates
- EOI opens: 1 October 2026
- Information Webinar: 23 October 2026
- EOI deadline: 6 November 2026
- Full application invitations: 13 November 2026
- Full application deadline: 27 November 2026
- Outcomes communicated: 14 December 2026
- Acceptance deadline: 14 December 2026
- Cohort onboarding: January 2027
- Fellowship programme: February–April 2027
Information Webinar
Prospective applicants can attend an online EWAP Information Webinar on Friday, 23 October 2026, from 13:00–14:00 UK time.
The webinar will introduce the fellowship, explain the 12-week learning journey and discuss the application and selection process. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions.
Applicants can request a webinar invitation when completing their Expression of Interest.
Why Apply?
The EWAP Research Fellowship offers an opportunity for emerging researchers to develop knowledge in an evolving research field while connecting with other researchers interested in Africa’s climate, agricultural and sustainability priorities.
For students and early-career researchers interested in climate science, agriculture, sustainability, carbon removal, policy, finance or related disciplines, the fellowship can provide valuable exposure to interdisciplinary research and an Africa-centred research community.
Applicants should review the programme information carefully and submit their Expression of Interest before the 6 November 2026 deadline.
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