Call for Applications: PEP-Hewlett-EIPM Program for African Research Centers (up to $60,000)
Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
The PEP-Hewlett-EIPM program, supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, invites applications from research centers in East and West Africa to participate in a new program aimed at promoting evidence-informed policymaking (EIPM). This initiative is designed to enhance the collaboration between local research centers and government institutions, fostering the development of synergies that ensure the integration of data and evidence into decision-making processes.
This program focuses on building the capacity of in-country research centers to engage with policymakers effectively, provide real-time advisory support, and establish sustainable frameworks for evidence-based governance. It will be piloted in six countries across East and West Africa and aims to enable research centers to work alongside government bodies to address emerging policy challenges, ensuring that research translates into actionable solutions.
Program Objectives:
- Strengthen capabilities of research centers to think politically and conduct real-time analyses.
- Enhance the capacity of government institutions to engage with evidence for policy-making.
- Establish frameworks for ongoing collaboration between research centers and government institutions.
Who Should Apply?
- Research centers based in the following countries are eligible: West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo) and East Africa (Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe).
- The center must demonstrate previous experience in collaborating with government institutions and a commitment to policy engagement.
- A team of at least five researchers (including a senior researcher and female leads) must dedicate about 3 days per month over the course of the program.
Program Benefits:
- A cash grant of USD 60,000, along with additional grants for specific activities (e.g., capacity building, travel, events).
- Access to capacity-building workshops, mentoring, and real-time advisory support.
Application Requirements:
- Demonstrate experience of recent collaborations with government institutions and policymakers.
- Provide a forecast of future policy priorities and the center’s alignment with these issues.
- Submit CVs of the assigned team members, including motivation statements.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Research centers interested in this transformative opportunity are encouraged to submit their applications using the mandatory application form by the deadline. Completed forms should be emailed to delfina.cerisoli@pep-net.org, with the subject line “Application for PEP-Hewlett-EIPM Program.”
This program offers a unique chance to strengthen the nexus between research and policymaking, empowering research institutions to play a central role in shaping evidence-based policies for sustainable development across Africa.
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