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About this opportunity

The fellowship supports African researchers to conduct projects using Earth Observation (EO) satellite data, AI modelling, and cloud computing. Fellows will be hosted at ESA’s ESRIN centre in Italy, working alongside ESA experts while contributing to Africa‑focused solutions in climate, agriculture, water, and sustainability.

Benefits

Travel costs to and from Italy covered
Accommodation provided during fellowship
Full access to ESA research infrastructure (EO Africa Innovation Lab, Space‑HPC)
Training via EO AFRICA Space Academy & Digital Campus
Mentorship and collaboration with ESA scientists
Opportunity to present research outcomes publicly

Who can apply

Must be an African researcher with PhD or Master’s + proven EO research experience
Must be under 35 years old
Must submit:
CV (max 3 pages, including publications)
Research proposal (max 10 pages, ESA template)
Academic diploma (PhD/Master’s)
Copy of valid ID/passport
Two confidential letters of reference
Research must align with EO AFRICA thematic priorities
Application deadline: April 29, 2026
Acceptance announced: July 2026
Fellowship begins: October 2026
Just graduated
Graduate student
Working (full-time or part-time)
In a postgraduate program

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Opportunity type

Fellowship

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Africa

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Benefits

Travel costs to and from Italy covered
Accommodation provided during fellowship
Full access to ESA research infrastructure (EO Africa Innovation Lab, Space‑HPC)
Training via EO AFRICA Space Academy & Digital Campus
Mentorship and collaboration with ESA scientists
Opportunity to present research outcomes publicly

Who can apply

Must be an African researcher with PhD or Master’s + proven EO research experience
Must be under 35 years old
Must submit:
CV (max 3 pages, including publications)
Research proposal (max 10 pages, ESA template)
Academic diploma (PhD/Master’s)
Copy of valid ID/passport
Two confidential letters of reference
Research must align with EO AFRICA thematic priorities
Application deadline: April 29, 2026
Acceptance announced: July 2026
Fellowship begins: October 2026
Just graduated
Graduate student
Working (full-time or part-time)
In a postgraduate program

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