Are you passionate about improving climate resilience in Africa? The WISER Africa Co‑Production Fellowship 2025 offers early-career researchers and professionals a unique opportunity to engage with regional climate institutions, contribute to co-produced weather and climate services, and build technical and stakeholder collaboration skills across Africa. This fully funded fellowship is supported by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through the ARCAN initiative.
In this blog post, we break down all you need to know about the WISER Africa Co‑Production Fellowship 2025, including eligibility, benefits, and application details.
About the WISER Africa Co‑Production Fellowship 2025
The WISER Africa Co‑Production Fellowship 2025 is part of the UK Met Office’s WISER (Weather and Climate Information Services for Africa) programme. It seeks to enhance climate services through a participatory approach involving local communities and institutions.
Fellows will be embedded within regional African climate organizations to help co-design services that meet real-world needs and promote climate adaptation strategies through research and knowledge exchange.
Fellowship Regions and Host Institutions
Three fellowships will be awarded, one per African sub-region:
- East Africa – Hosted in eligible East African countries.
- Southern Africa – Hosted in eligible Southern African countries.
- West Africa – Hosted at AGRHYMET Regional Center, Niamey, Niger.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is open to early-career researchers or professionals who meet the following nationality criteria:
East Africa
Applicants must be nationals of one of the following:
Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda
Southern Africa
Applicants must be nationals of:
Angola, Botswana, Comoros, DRC, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
West Africa
Applicants must be nationals of:
Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal
Additional Requirements:
- Must be hosted by a relevant academic or research institution (East & Southern Africa).
- For West Africa, must be eligible to be hosted by AGRHYMET.
- Strong interest or experience in co-production, stakeholder engagement, or indigenous knowledge systems is an asset.
Fellowship Objectives
The fellowship is designed to:
- Strengthen co-production capacity within regional meteorological and climate service centers.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement to co-design climate service priorities.
- Conduct applied research on co-production methods, communication approaches, and local knowledge systems.
- Promote learning exchanges and collaboration across the WISER programme.
Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- Full funding to support their engagement.
- Mentorship and technical guidance from regional and international experts.
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and peer-learning sessions.
- Direct exposure to climate institutions and local community needs.
Application Timeline
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 8 August 2025 at 11:00 UTC |
| Interview Periods | Week of 1 and 8 September 2025 |
| Notification of Results | Mid-September 2025 |
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the official application form and relevant regional documents. For East and Southern Africa, a Host Institution Endorsement Form is also required.
Completed applications and documents must be submitted via email to: grant.defrayment@metoffice.gov.uk
Why the WISER Africa Co‑Production Fellowship 2025 Matters
This fellowship fosters regional climate resilience through inclusive, community-driven approaches. By promoting the co-production of weather and climate services, the programme ensures that solutions are shaped with, by, and for the people most affected by climate change. Fellows will gain hands-on experience and become catalysts for positive change in their regions.
Final Tips for Applicants
- Secure a host institution early if applying from East or Southern Africa.
- Emphasize experience with stakeholder engagement or community-based climate work.
- Illustrate your passion for climate communication and service co-design in your application.
For proposal drafting, refining, and review, contact grantsdatabase.org.
Apply now for the WISER Africa Co‑Production Fellowship 2025 and be part of transforming Africa’s climate future!
