AEE 2026 Fellowship: Research, Learning and Preservation of Ebira Knowledge, Culture and Heritage
The AEE 2026 Fellowship invites students, researchers, graduates, and creatives to engage in structured learning, research, and knowledge production centered on Ebira history, culture, and heritage.
Overview
The AEE 2026 Fellowship focuses on the relationship between research, learning, cultural knowledge, and heritage preservation. Under the theme “Research, Learning and the Preservation of Ebira Knowledge, Culture and Heritage,” participants explore subjects connected to Ebira society and contribute to documenting knowledge for present and future generations. The programme provides a multidisciplinary platform for individuals from diverse academic, professional, and creative backgrounds to develop research ideas and produce written work.
The fellowship spans an eight-week period, requiring participants to commit every Saturday and Sunday to programme activities. Successful fellows take part in discussions, presentations, assignments, and individual research projects, culminating in the submission of a scholarly article.
Eligibility
The programme accommodates individuals at various stages of their academic, professional, and creative journeys. Eligible applicants include:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Researchers and graduates
- Early-career professionals
- Writers and creatives
- Other individuals interested in Ebira history, culture, language, heritage, and contemporary issues
Applicants may hold educational qualifications ranging from secondary school certificates and OND/NCE to HND/Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees, and PhDs. Additionally, the application requires participants to indicate whether they are indigenes of Ebiraland and to detail any previous experience in research, writing, cultural activities, or knowledge production.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete the official application form by providing personal, educational, professional, and research information. The application steps include:
- Submitting accurate personal and contact details, including current status and educational background.
- Indicating areas of interest across fields such as Ebira history, culture, tradition, language, literature, heritage preservation, political studies, development studies, and contemporary issues.
- Describing a proposed research topic or idea and explaining personal motivations and expectations.
- Confirming availability for the eight-week Saturday and Sunday fellowship schedule.
- Confirming willingness to complete an individual research project, write a scholarly article, and participate in all fellowship activities.
- Completing the application declaration and submitting the form.
Deadline
The deadline is not specified in the provided application materials. Applicants are advised to check the official application page for any updates regarding closing dates.