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Nuclear Security
Policy & Leadership
Fellowship

A five-month virtual fellowship equipping young African women with the knowledge, skills, and networks to shape the future of nuclear security.

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Apply by

27 September 2026

Programme

October 2026 – February 2027

Format

Virtual · Across Africa

What the fellowship offers

Build the expertise to turn insight into influence.

Expert learning

Eight expert-led sessions on nuclear security and nonproliferation.

Research & policy

Practical workshops in research methodology, policy writing, and peer review.

Leadership

Decision-making, strategic communication, collaboration, and professional growth.

Applied practice

A nuclear security simulation designed to sharpen policy and decision-making skills.

Mentorship

Guidance from experts on research, career development, and professional growth.

A continental network

Peer learning with women across African countries, disciplines, and professions.

Your work reaches the room.

Develop a policy brief or research output, receive peer and technical review, then present your work to invited stakeholders and experts at a final virtual policy symposium.

Who should apply

Is this fellowship for you?

We are looking for curious, committed women ready to contribute to Africa’s nuclear security landscape.

You are a woman aged 21–35 at the time of application.

You are based in Africa or have a strong academic or professional connection to the African context.

You are interested in nuclear security, nuclear science and technology, nonproliferation, nuclear governance, international security, public policy, STEM, or a related field.

You can commit actively to the full five-month virtual programme.

You are willing to develop a research paper, policy brief, or related policy-oriented output.

You have reliable internet access and a suitable device for online participation.

Expected commitment

Show up. Take part. Move the field forward.

Attend and participate in fellowship sessions
Join mentorship and peer-learning activities
Complete learning and research assignments
Take part in the applied security simulation
Complete baseline and endline assessments
Present at the final virtual policy symposium

What we look for

Motivation. Leadership potential. Analytical thinking. Policy imagination.

Selection considers your interest in nuclear security, readiness to participate, quality of application, and potential to contribute to your community, institution, or the wider field.

By the end, you’ll leave with more than knowledge.

Expect stronger research and policy-writing skills, greater confidence, enhanced leadership capability, practical experience, and an expanded network of African and international professionals.

Nuclear Security Policy & Leadership Fellowship