The FATE Institute Fellowship Program is a two-year, non-residential fellowship designed to engage policy experts, economists, academics, and development professionals in producing evidence-based research and insights. Fellows contribute to policy processes aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
About FATE Foundation
Our goal is to enable aspiring and emerging Nigerian entrepreneurs start, grow and scale their businesses while also facilitating the development of an enabling business environment and thriving ecosystem.
In 2000, we were founded by Mr. Fola Adeola to harness the strong entrepreneurial culture of Nigerians by providing the business incubation, growth and accelerator support required to fully explore their innovative potential.... continue reading
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FATE Institute Fellowship Program
Aim and Benefits of FATE Institute Fellowship Program
- The opportunity to work on addressing key gaps in the Nigerian entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- The opportunity to host or participate in insightful policy discourses and conversations.
- The opportunity to engage with and learn from high-level public and private sector stakeholders.
- Opportunities for collaborative research, peer learning, and community building with other policy experts, researchers, and practitioners.
- A platform to amplify their research work in core entrepreneurship conversations.
- The opportunity to work with the FATE Institute on entrepreneurship policy campaigns and advocacy initiatives.
Requirements for FATE Institute Fellowship Program Qualification
The program is open to individuals with:
- A strong passion for entrepreneurship and policy reform
- Academic training (ongoing or completed PhD or master’s program) in relevant fields such as Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Law, Political Science, or related disciplines
- Demonstrated experience in research, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence
Applicants must:
- Demonstrate commitment to addressing gaps in Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem
- Possess strong research, analytical, and policy writing skills
- Have experience in engaging with public sector or policy stakeholders
- Be academically qualified with at least a completed or ongoing PhD or master’s program
- Have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
Interview date, Process and Venue for FATE Institute Fellowship Program
Program Details
- It is a part-time, non-residential fellowship. Fellows can maintain their current professional or academic roles while participating in program activities
- The FATE Institute Fellowship Program is delivered virtually. All learning sessions, mentorship engagements, policy discussions, and collaborative activities are conducted online, allowing Fellows across different locations to participate fully without the need for physical relocation.
Application Deadline
July 25, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
FATE Foundation on soar.fatefoundation.org to apply
For additional information, please contact: [email protected] | +2348136185288
For more details, visit FATE Fellowship webpage
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