Applications are now open for the African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers!
Closing Date: 25 August 2025
Applications are now open for the African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers!
Calling African Early-Career Researchers! Join the African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Research (ACIFER)!
Are you a researcher or an early-career professional eager to explore and engage in discussions on climate intervention (Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)? Do you want to connect with a network of African early-career researchers and professionals dedicated to advancing climate intervention through collaboration, policy engagement, and research?
If so, the wait is over! The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) is now accepting applications for ACIFER. Shape Africa’s climate future with the African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers (ACIFER)!
GAYO invites you to be part of the 5-week African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Research (ACIFER)!
If you’re passionate about Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Solar Radiation Management (SRM) research, this is a platform and community to strengthen your capacity. GAYO is empowering the next generation of climate leaders for a just and sustainable future. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact!
About the Green Africa Youth Organization
Founded in 2014 to foster a human desire to follow fundamental natural laws and adopt a lifestyle that is in harmony with the environment. The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) envision a world in which people live in harmony with the various natural systems on which they rely, with each component receiving the appropriate level of sustainability.
GAYO works directly with local communities to reduce the vulnerability of groups that are at risk to climate impacts such as children, youth, and women who have a comparatively less adaptive capacity due to social and structural inequalities. GAYO work has spanned a variety of industries over the years, including climate change, the circular economy, disaster risk reduction, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy activism.
GAYO Mission
Provide solutions to environmental issues through youth empowerment, skills development, and public education.
GAYO Vision
GAYO works to create a world where conserving the natural environment will be the number one priority of the masses
About the African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Researchers
The African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Research (ACIFER)! is a specialized platform for young African researchers and professionals committed to and interested in climate intervention strategies such CDR and SRM. This initiative seeks to drive research, build capacity to shape and inform policy discussions in the global discourse and create a community of practice.
By joining this fellowship, you will be part of a dynamic and engaged community involved in:
- Collaborative research on climate intervention (CDR and SRM)
- Capacity-building sessions with experts in the field
- Knowledge-sharing on ongoing projects and funding opportunities
- A dedicated communication platform (Email & WhatsApp) for continuous engagement and networking
This fellowship requires active participation in discussions, knowledge exchange, and research activities. There are no costs associated with joining, and we uphold a respectful, inclusive, and open-minded environment for all members.
What’s in it for you?
- Gain access to funding sources/opportunities for collaborative research
- Understand the scope and gaps in CDR & SRM research in Africa.
- Collaborate and share knowledge with a vibrant network of African researchers.
Who Organizes It?
The African Climate Intervention Fellowship for Early-Career Research (ACIFER) is hosted by the Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) in collaboration with partners dedicated to advancing research and policy on climate intervention. GAYO mission is to empower early career African researchers in navigating this emerging field while ensuring discussions on climate intervention remain inclusive, just, and impactful.
For inquiries, contact:
Vida Ayim Agyebeng – [email protected]
Siisi Ansah – [email protected]
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