Fellowship
Fellowship is earned through evidence, not purchased.
Three grades of Fellowship, each with checkable criteria and peer review by the Fellowship Committee.
FEA
Fellow
₦120,000 $95 per year
Eligibility
- PhD or equivalent professional standing
- Minimum 5 peer-reviewed publications or patents
- Two referees who are current Fellows
- Review by Fellowship Committee
SFEA
Senior Fellow
₦220,000 $170 per year
Eligibility
- 10+ years post-doctoral or senior practice
- Evidence of research leadership (grants, labs, policy)
- Two Fellow referees
- Committee interview
HonFEA
Honorary Fellow
No fee By invitation
Eligibility
- Nominated by the Council
- Sustained contribution to science in Africa
- Approved by two-thirds Council vote
- Cannot be applied for or purchased
Process
How election works
01
Submit application with CV, publication list and referees
02
Secretariat verifies credentials (5 working days)
03
Fellowship Committee reviews against published criteria
04
Decision with written reasons — fee payable only on approval
05
Certificate issued and profile added to public directory
Apply for Fellowship
You only pay once you’ve been approved.
Application
Fellowship application
Have your CV, publication list, and two Fellow referees ready. Fees are payable after approval.
Online submissions are currently closed.