UpcomingFellowshipGlobal (open to Nigerians)

Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship Program

Jacobs Foundation with CIFAR (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research)

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Early- and mid-career researchers anywhere in the world whose work improves the learning and development of children and youth, in disciplines such as education sciences, psychology, economics, computer science and neuroscience.

Applicant type
Researcher/Academic
Business stage
Not applicable
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
EducationResearch & scienceYouth

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
For researchers, not businesses. Page lists the programme as Closed until the next call is posted.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
Call is posted each year by the end of November, with a deadline in early February (last deadline 2 February 2026)
Status
Upcoming

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (jacobsfoundation.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at cifarportal.smapply.io. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
jacobsfoundation.org
Application page
cifarportal.smapply.io
From the official page
“The call for applications is posted each year by the end of November with a deadline in early February.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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