Nigeria Health Watch Science-Policy Communication Fellowship 2025

Omran Aburayya
Apr 18
2 min read

If you're a public health professional, researcher, or advocate eager to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy-making, the Nigeria Health Watch Science-Policy Communication Fellowship 2025 offers an exceptional opportunity. This hands-on, three-month hybrid program is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to translate complex scientific data into impactful, policy-relevant communication. Applications are now open for this transformative fellowship.

🗒️ Fellowship Summary

Location: Nigeria
Host Institution: Nigeria Health Watch
Study Level: Early to mid-career professionals
Target Group: Public health professionals, researchers, academics, health advocates
Fields of Focus: Public health, science communication, health policy, advocacy
Funding: Fully Funded
Award Duration: 3 months
Application Deadline: April 24, 2025
Start Date: To be announced
Eligible to: Individuals residing in Nigeria

🎓 Fellowship Overview

Nigeria faces unique public health challenges that require evidence-based policy responses. However, a significant gap exists between research findings and policy implementation. The Science-Policy Communication Fellowship aims to bridge this divide by building a network of skilled communicators who can champion evidence-based advocacy.

🧩 Fellowship Structure:

Duration: 3 months
Format: Hybrid (Virtual Orientation + In-Person Training + Mentorship)

📉 Objectives:

Deepen understanding of the intersection between public health science and policy-making.
Build capacity to distill complex scientific data into accessible policy recommendations.
Foster a network of skilled science-policy communicators across Nigeria.

🧩Program Components:

Orientation & In-Person Training: Engage with experts in public health, policy, and media.
Capstone Project: Apply your learning to a real-world health communication initiative.
Mentorship: Receive continuous guidance from experienced professionals.
Alumni Network: Join a growing community of public health communicators.

🎁 Fellowship Benefits

Expert-Led Training: Gain insights from seasoned professionals in public health, policy, and media.
Personalized Mentorship: Benefit from one-on-one guidance throughout the fellowship.
Capstone Project Implementation: Design and execute a real-world public health communication initiative.
Alumni Network Access: Become part of a vibrant community dedicated to evidence-based advocacy.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Early to mid-career professionals in public health, science, or health-related fields.
Researchers and academics seeking to influence policy through evidence.
Health professionals involved in advocacy, communication, or policy development.