African Earth Future Research Fellowships
- Organization: European Space Agency (ESA), African Union Commission (AUC), African Space Agency (AfSA)
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: Africa
- Deadline: April 29, 2026
- Age: Up to 35
- Funding: Fully Funded
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
