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  🚀 Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Eisenhower Global Fellowships 2026 (Fully Funded to the USA) – Apply Now! 📅 Application Deadline: May 16, 2025 Are you a visionary leader ready to accelerate your impact on the global stage? Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) now accepts applications for its prestigious 2026 Global Program! This is your chance to join an elite network of change-makers, gain unparalleled access to U.S. thought leaders, and design transformative projects shaping the future. 🌍 Why Apply? Fully funded leadership journey in the U.S. for 5.5 weeks (April–May 2026) Connect with top-tier professionals, policymakers, and innovators worldwide. Exclusive access to EF’s robust network of 1,800+ Global Fellows Craft real-world solutions through tailored mentorship and cross-border collaborations Elevate your career with lifelong membership in a prestigious leadership community. 🎯 Who Should Apply? We seek mid-career professionals (ages 32–45 preferred) who: ✔ Are fluent in Eng...

   🌍 Unlock Your Research Potential in Germany with the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship 2025! Application Deadline: Varying Are you a brilliant researcher looking to advance your career in one of the world’s leading research hubs? The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship 2025 is your gateway to cutting-edge research, global collaboration, and unparalleled academic growth in Germany! Why Apply? This prestigious fellowship empowers outstanding researchers from all nationalities and disciplines to pursue their innovative projects alongside top German academics. Whether you're an early-career postdoc or an established researcher, the Humboldt Foundation offers tailored funding, flexibility, and lifelong networking opportunities. Who Can Apply? ✅ Postdoctoral researchers with exceptional qualifications ✅ Experienced researchers with a strong academic track record ✅ Applicants of all nationalities (non-German nationals or Germans with long-term international ex...

  Unlock the Future of African Leadership: Fully Funded Peace, Security & Development Fellowships in the UK (2025/2026) Are you passionate about shaping Africa’s future in peace, security, and development? This could be your moment. The  African Leadership Centre (ALC)  has officially opened applications for its prestigious  2025/2026 Peace, Security & Development Fellowships —and yes, it’s  fully funded  (excluding visa fees). This is your chance to join a transformative network of scholars, changemakers, and future leaders hosted in one of the world’s top academic institutions:  King’s College London . 📅 Application Deadline: 18 May 2025 Why This Fellowship Matters Since its founding in 2010, the ALC has been a powerhouse in cultivating forward-thinking African leaders committed to rewriting the narrative around peace and security on the continent. The fellowship isn’t just about academic growth—it’s about building a legacy of innovation, le...

  🌍 Explore, Collaborate, Discover: The 2025 PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Is Now Open!  Deadline: August 15, 2025 Are you an early-career African scientist passionate about uncovering Earth’s past to better understand our future? Do you dream of taking your research across borders and building lasting scientific networks across the continent? Then it’s time to pack your curiosity and prepare to move—because the 2025 PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program is calling your name ! Past Global Changes (PAGES) is excited to announce the launch of its Inter-Africa Mobility Fellowship Program —a unique opportunity crafted especially for PhD students and postdocs working in paleoscience fields. The program provides travel and subsistence funding to help researchers gain invaluable experience in another African country, expand their professional networks, and develop collaborative research that speaks to the heart of the continent’s scientific poten...

  **Stripe Economics of AI Fellowship 2025 – $10,000 Grant for Emerging Researchers** **Application Deadline: April 15, 2025 (10 PM PT)**   Exciting news for graduate students and early-career researchers! Stripe is launching its **2025 Economics of AI Fellowship**, offering financial support, exclusive networking opportunities, and access to cutting-edge data. Whether you're an economist, a technologist, or just passionate about AI’s economic impact, this fellowship is for you—no prior AI experience is required!   #### **Why Apply?**   - **$10,000+ Grant**: Financial backing to fuel your research.   - **Exclusive Conference**: Join an invite-only gathering in San Francisco (Summer 2025) with top economists and AI experts.   - **Unique Data Access**: Potential to work with proprietary datasets from Stripe and its partners.   - **Build a Network**: Collaborate with a select cohort of 15-20 fellows shaping the future of AI e...

  ### **MIT Africa Empowering the Teachers Fellowship 2026 – Fully Funded Opportunity for Engineering Professors**   **Application Deadline:** May 20, 2025 (11:59 PM EDT)   The **Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)** is now accepting applications for the **2026 Empowering the Teachers (MIT-ETT) Fellowship Programme**, a transformative opportunity for engineering professors from African universities. This fully funded fellowship, hosted by the **MIT Center for International Studies (CIS)**, is made possible through the generous support of the **Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), and Partners**.   #### **About the MIT-ETT Fellowship**   This **semester-long** program is designed to equip African engineering educators with **MIT’s innovative, student-centred teaching methodologies**. Selected fellows will engage in an immersive experience aimed at **revolutionizing science ...

 The Inspiring Legacy of Dora Moono Nyambe: Humanitarian and TikTok Star Social media often receives criticism for its negative aspects, but every so often, a story emerges that highlights its potential for good. Today, we dive into the remarkable journey of Dora Moono Nyambe, a teacher from Zambia who harnessed the power of TikTok to create a life-changing organization known as Footprints of Hope. A Tragic Loss and a Lasting Impact Dora's story is not just one of triumph but also of tragedy. She passed away on Christmas Day at the young age of 32. While the cause of her death remains undisclosed, it does not overshadow the incredible impact she made during her lifetime. Hundreds of children in a rural Zambian community were fed, housed, and educated because of her unwavering dedication.  The Birth of Footprints of Hope In 2019, Dora visited the MAA community and was deeply moved by the extreme poverty she encountered. This experience led her to make an extraordinary decision:...