EERC Internship 2025 for Nigerian Nationals (Paid)

Applications are now open for the 2025 EERC Internship Program, an exciting opportunity for early-career researchers to contribute to impactful research in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This program focuses on critical areas such as climate change, food security, climate-smart agriculture, carbon markets, green finance, and agricultural value chains.

The internship is paid, offering a monthly stipend, free accommodation, and access to EERC’s research facilities. Eligible applicants include those with a BSc or MSc degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or Climate Change, graduated within the last five years. There is no application fee, and applications must be submitted by midnight, August 29, 2025. Check out more fully funded internships here. Also Check BS, MS, PhD, and Postdoc positions.

Key Details

• Fields of Research: Climate Change and Food Security, Climate-Smart Agriculture, Carbon Markets, Green Finance, Agricultural Value Chains, Food Loss, and Food Waste
• Funding: Paid internship (Covers monthly stipend, free accommodation, access to research facilities)
• Duration: 3 months (full-time, onsite)
• Location: EERC Headquarters, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
• Start Date: September 15, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 29, 2025 (midnight)
• Application Fee: None
• How to Apply: Submit a one-page cover letter, CV, MSc certificate (or statement of result), and a 3-month research proposal to [email protected]

About EERC

The Environmental and Economic Resource Centre (EERC) is a non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture, livelihoods, natural resource conservation, and environmental management across Africa. Partnering with local and international stakeholders, EERC focuses on evidence-based research and capacity building to address critical issues like poverty reduction, food security, ecosystem health, and climate change. Its four core programs include:

• Agriculture and Environmental Management (AEM)
• Natural Resource Conservation (NRC)
• Livelihood and Economic Development (LED)
• Human Resource and Capacity Building (HRCB)

EERC’s research spans key areas such as climate-smart agriculture, food systems, health and nutrition, conflict and migration, natural resource management, renewable energy, carbon markets, land use change, rural livelihoods, and gender and social inclusion.

Internship Overview

The 2025 EERC Internship Program offers early-career researchers an opportunity to contribute to policy-relevant research in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, with a focus on climate change and food security. Interns will engage in one of the following thematic areas:

• Climate Change and Food Security
• Climate-Smart Agriculture, Carbon Markets, and Green Finance
• Agricultural Value Chains, Food Loss, and Food Waste

Applicants must propose a feasible research project achievable within a three-month timeframe, specifying any high-quality national or regional primary data they plan to use.

Internship Benefits

Selected interns will receive:

• A monthly stipend based on experience and academic qualifications
• Access to EERC’s research facilities and expert team
• Free accommodation at EERC facilities with 24-hour electricity, internet, gym, and recreational amenities

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Hold a BSc or MSc degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or Climate Change (graduated within the last 5 years)
• Show a strong interest in research, policy, or field-based project implementation
• Be available for the full three-month duration (full-time, onsite)
• Demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, and writing skills
• Be willing to collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team

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Application Process

To apply, submit the following documents by email to [email protected] by midnight, August 29, 2025:

1. A one-page cover letter outlining your motivation and area(s) of interest
2. A current CV highlighting relevant academic and/or professional experience
3. A scanned copy of your MSc certificate (or statement of result)
4. A research proposal (attainable within 3 months, including a timeline)

Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Inquiries can be sent to [email protected] but will not be answered after August 22, 2025.

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Selection Process

Applications will undergo a two-stage review:

1. Initial Screening: Applications are checked for eligibility and completeness.
2. Evaluation: A selection committee will assess applications based on eligibility, research profile (e.g., publications), and the quality of the research proposal.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed to evaluate their ability to deliver on their proposed research. Successful applicants will be notified by September 8, 2025, and must provide a letter of release from their institution or its representative upon selection.