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Home»Search by Region»Africa»University of Nairobi Research & Innovation Fellowship 2021

University of Nairobi Research & Innovation Fellowship 2021

Jude OgarJanuary 15, 20212 Mins Read
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Deadline: January 22, 2021

Applications are open for the University of Nairobi Research & Innovation Fellowship 2021. As a leading institution of learning and research, the University of Nairobi, through C4DLab (the Innovation and Incubation Hub) and a strategic industry partner, is running a 6 month-long prestigious Research & Innovation Fellowship.

The competitive fellowship will give 20 select fellows an opportunity to solve real-life local problems while applying the 21st century 4Cs skills and explore human-centered design/Design thinking methodologies. The fellows – together with other curious change makers and a community of research and innovation experts – will engage in rewarding research, problem solving and innovation projects in financial services.

Program Components

The select fellows will undertake a deep immersion into four pillars that shall prepare them as researchers and innovators. The four pillars are:

  • 21st century 4 C’s skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity.
  • Principles and practices of Design Thinking, Innovation, and Problem Based Learning (fundamentals)
  • Multi-disciplinary practical problem-solving.
  • Practical research techniques – data collection, surveys, Focus Group Discussions, observation, and contextual interviews.

Eligibility

  • Open to final level undergraduate and Masters-level students (interested PhD students will also be considered);
  • Students from the following Schools/faculties/departments: Computer Science, Business, Development Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Law, Actuarial Science, Engineering, and Agriculture;
  • Curious about research and innovation and particularly application of Design Thinking to solving real-life local problems;
  • Submit evidence of challenges that one has attempted to solve, CV, practical work portfolio and a motivation why your application should be considered;
  • Available to commit close to a 6 month-long program allocating an average of 15 hours per week to the fellowship program;
  • Demonstrated passion and interest in problem-solving and innovation challenges.

Application

The applicant will be required to fill a four-part form that will collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: This includes basic information about the applicant such as name, student identification number, etc.
  • Educational Background: Considering the Fellowship program targets students at specific education levels, the applicant is required to fill in the correct information regarding their education history/current status.
  • Professional Background: The applicant is expected to answer a couple of questions about their interest in the fellowship and ways in which it will aid their career paths.
  • Documents Upload: Finally the applicant will be required to upload specific documents that include their CV,  Work Portfolio, Academic Recommendation Letter and Professional Recommendation Letter.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit University of Nairobi.

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Jude Ogar is an educator and youth development practitioner with years of experience working in the education and youth development space. He is passionate about the development of youth in Africa.

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