About ARIN Fellowship

ABOUT ARIN FELLOWSHIP

Over the last decades, Africa has experienced intense research and policy activities in various sectors especially health, agriculture, energy, science and technology, and lately climate change among others. However, research in the continent remains uncoordinated, with little in-continent learning and poor networking among researchers. The continent lacks impact networks – i.e. dedicated platforms for bringing African researchers and policymakers to engage in periodic dialogue, learning, and capability building towards creating research and policy impact.

Consequently, there is little understanding of best research practices and impact practices taking place in various African contexts and what works or not. It is in this context that the ARIN Network launched the ARIN Fellowship program which brings together over 200 researchers from thirty-eight countries in Sub- Saharan Africa. The fellowship program consists of a network of talented researchers and technocrats across Africa who have been undertaking research in various fields including natural resource management, climate change, agriculture, forestry, energy, water, and cities to leverage their knowledge and experiences in promoting research excellence and impact pathways.

The program is focused on peer learning and sharing good transformative research and impact practices across Africa. The ARIN Fellowship program therefore, seeks to identify, and leverage key research talents to flexibly and innovatively contribute to Africa’s research transformation. Additionally, the fellowship program champions inclusion and equity throughout its activities and has largely accommodated and actively involved women and girls, people with disabilities, youth, and several other researchers from the most vulnerable communities in Africa.

Akinyi J. Eurallyah
ARIN Fellowship Manager

Atieno Lavender Ochieng
ARIN Fellowship Coordinator

Mission of ARIN Fellowship

The ARIN Africa Science-Policy Fellowship Programme seeks to identify and leverage on evidence to flexibly and innovatively contribute to Africa’s research transformation, policy analysis and capacity building.

Vision of ARIN Fellowship

The ARIN Africa Science-Policy Fellowship Program envisions a future where scientific advancements are seamlessly integrated into public policy to address Africa’s most pressing development challenges. We aim to cultivate a diverse cadre of emerging leaders who are adept at bridging the gap between scientific research and policy-making. By equipping our fellows with the skills to translate complex scientific knowledge and empirically grounded research into actionable policy recommendations, we strive to foster evidence-based decision-making that drives innovation, equity, and sustainable development in Africa.
Our program seeks to inspire a new generation of policy influencers who will champion the role of science in shaping a better world. We are committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that empowers our fellows to lead with integrity, collaborate across disciplines, and advocate for policies that promote the common good. Through this fellowship program, we aspire to build a future where science and policy work hand-in-hand to create lasting, positive impacts on global health, environmental sustainability, and societal progress.

ARIN Fellowship Activities

  1. Summer School – For more information 
  2. Mini grants – For more information
  3. NDC Fellowship – For more information
  4. NDC Academy – For more information
  5. Friday Reviews – For more information

ARIN Fellows

CHUKWU EMMANUEL OGWU

  Chukwu Emmanuel Ogwu is an experienced and result-oriented Chemical Laboratory/Environmental Analyst and Quality control manager with experience in field sampling and analysis of hydrocarbon products, water and wastewater, soil…

EMMANUEL GICHURU

  Emmanuel Gichuru, born in August 1994 in Nakuru, Kenya, is a visionary leader and entrepreneur renowned for his notable contributions to Environmental Resource Management, technology and sustainable development. Raised…

Vayanga Donzo

  I am Vayanga Donzo student in a Master of Research in Migration Cooperation and local development at the General Lansana County University of Sonfonia (Conakry), I am a scholarship…

Awonke Baba

  Awonke Baba is an LLM/MPhil candidate in law, State and Multilevel government at the Dullar Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape. He is also a Research fellow at…

Dr. Peter M. Eze

  Dr. Peter M. Eze is a Fellow at ARIN. He holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology and is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental…

Ann Nabangala Obae

My name is Ann Nabangala Obae, a Principal Programme Officer Climate Change at  the Water Sector Trust Fund, a parastatal under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation.  I hold…

Ferdinand Combary

ARIN Fellow
Ferdinand Combary is an urban planner by training and is currently a PhD candidate in sustainable urban development at the Regional Center of Excellence on Sustainable Cities in Africa at…

Mr. ATTA Mian Joseph

ARIN Fellow
Mr. ATTA Mian Joseph focuses his actions more on SDGs 6 and 13 which are the subject of his research in his university course (PhD). He is a ARIN (African…

Egbade Wiyao

ARIN Fellow
Egbade Wiyao est un boursier de l’ARIN. Il est un chercheur dynamique en début de carrière spécialisée en Changement climatique et développement durable et également Ingénieur eaux et forêts. Etant…

Gilles Florent Etonam MONSIN

ARIN Fellow
Gilles Florent Etonam MONSIN is a dynamic biologist, passionate about sustainable development, he specialized in organic farming in order to overcome the problem of soil degradation due to chemical fertilizers.…

Dr. Uduak Akpan

ARIN Fellow
Dr. Uduak Akpan is a Development Expert and has worked extensively on multidisciplinary research projects in thematic areas such as energy access, climate change, rural energy planning, and rural transport…

Jim Oduor

ARIN Fellow
Jim Oduor is a skilled social research professional with experience in international development, climate change and adaptation as well as M&E having worked in various capacities in research design and…

Dr. Joseph Galani

ARIN Fellow
Dr Joseph Galani is an ARIN Fellow of the 2023 cohort. He is a Lecturer in Food Science at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK, with experience in Africa,…

Brian Kipkoech

ARIN Fellow
Brian Kipkoech is a PhD student at the Free University of Bolzano (Italy) in collaboration with the University of Lincoln (UK). He holds a master’s degree in Food Identity and…

Chidiebere Ofoegbu

ARIN Fellow
Chidiebere Ofoegbu is a forest and environmental scientist with interest in the socioecological aspect of nature, ecosystems services and biodiversity management. He is enthusiastic about the linkages between science and…

Fama Gueye

NDC Fellow

Maanzou BOUKARI

NDC Fellow

Norma GUITINZIA

NDC Fellow

Koala Lamoussa

NDC Fellow

PETER WACHIRA

NDC Fellow

Gwladys Johnson

NDC Fellow

RUTH ONKANGI

NDC Fellow

Ssewajje Hassan

NDC Fellow

Nelly Bosibori

NDC Fellow

Amadou ZOUNGRANA

ARIN Fellow

Caroline Mwendwa

ARIN Fellow

Dr. Fama Gueye

ARIN Fellow
Dr. Fama Gueye, Lecturer/researcher in Sustainable Development at the Institute of Public Policy (IPP) at the Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD), Senegal, and the Deputy Director of WASCAL-CCE/UCAD.…

Dr. Caroline Mulinya

ARIN Fellow
Caroline Mulinya holds a Ph.D. in Geography(Climatology and Climate Change from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology,( 2017) a Master of Arts in Geography in Climatology from the…

Iddrisu Salifu

ARIN Fellow
Iddrisu Salifu is a Ghanaian from Kugasigo, a suburb of Garu-Tempane in the Upper East Region of Ghana. He has a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Economics from the University…

Chabi Kègnidé Rostand ELEGBEDE

ARIN Fellow
Chabi Kègnidé Rostand ELEGBEDE est un ingénieur agronome. Proactif, orienté vers le résultat, M. ELEGBEDE s’est très tôt passionné par les techniques de productions agricoles durables et management des coopératives…

Dr. Willis Okumu

ARIN Fellow
Dr. Willis Okumu is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) based in Nairobi, in the Enhancing Africa’s Response to Transnational Organised Crimes (ENACT) research program. Willis…

Sammy Jamar

ARIN Fellow
Jamar is a mechanical engineer by profession currently working at CLASP as a research fellow in clean energy access. His primary responsibilities involve conducting research and performing data analysis, with…

Peter Wasswa

ARIN Fellow
Peter Wasswa is a Research Fellow at ARIN. He is a dynamic early career researcher specializing in Meteorology and Hydrology. With his back ground in climatic science and water resources…

Moudjaidou SEIDOU

ARIN Fellow
Moudjaidou SEIDOU is a professional in sustainable agriculture. As an agricultural engineer, he works as a researcher at the Research Institute of the Interprofessional Association of Cotton (AIC) of Benin…

Chrispers Kirimi Kisa

ARIN Fellow
Chrispers Kirimi Kisa is an accomplished Conservation Specialist and Project Management Professional with a proven track record of driving impactful initiatives in the field of environmental conservation and sustainable development.…

ABOUDOU Abib

ARIN Fellow
ABOUDOU Abib is a young Beninese researcher with a M.Sc. degree in plant breeding (crop production) and a professional licence in sociology anthropology (Social mediation and development facilitation). During his…

Daniel Atewin Amoshie

ARIN Fellow
Daniel Amoshie is a budding Electrical Engineer at Ashesi University driven by a passion for electronics and machines and using that to innovate the Agricultural sector. Daniel is an ARIN…

Awonke Baba

Awonke Baba is an LLM candidate in constitutional law and Multilevel government at the Dullar Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape. He is also a research fellow at African…

Alvin LONTUM

ARIN Fellow
Alvin LONTUM is a Research Assistant at eBASE Africa. He is a dynamic early career researcher specializing in Economics, Data, Research Translation and Online Search. Since joining eBASE Africa in…

Ms. Norma Audrey GUITINZIA

Ms. Norma Audrey GUITINZIA since 2016 has worked in the context of the environment, in particular within the framework of the European project for the Congo Basin CV4C within the…

Onyekachi Nwafor

ARIN Fellow
Onyekachi Nwafor is a professional in the field of renewable energy and energy transition, with a strong passion for sustainability and driving the transition towards a low-carbon economy. With a…

Ongyoumous Balotoken Catherine Germaine

ARIN Fellow
Ongyoumous Balotoken Catherine Germaine is an independent diplomat, expert in regional integration and development cooperation. Holder of a master’s degree in international relations with a specialization in regional integration and…

Vayanga Donzo

ARIN Fellow
I am Vayanga Donzo student in Master of research in Migration Cooperation and local development at General Lansana Conté University of Sonfonia (Conakry), I am a scholarship holder and focal…