About the programme
Fellows spend ten months on a self-directed policy project with a host institution, supported by an academic adviser and a peer cohort of twelve. The programme includes three in-person convenings and a published policy paper.
Eligibility
The published requirements, as a checklist. Always confirm against the official criteria.
- Citizen or long-term resident of an African country
- Seven or more years of professional experience in policy, government, civil society or research
- Current work connected to public policy or governance
- Create a profile to see which of these you meet.
What you will need
- CV or résumé
- Project proposal
- Writing sample
- Two references
How to apply
- Create an account on the official application portal.
- Complete the online form and upload the required documents.
- Submit before the deadline. Shortlisted applicants are contacted for interview.
Applications are submitted on Meridian Institute for Public Policy’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
Source and verification
- Official source
- Meridian Institute for Public Policy
- Status
- Key fields checked against the official page
- Last checked
- 6 Nov 2026