Cohort 3 applications closed
The NRFP Cohort 3 application window has closed.
Senior Fellows selected for Cohort 3 of the NRFP will undertake research under one of three thematic areas, producing three (3) policy briefs over the 24-month duration of the Fellowship.
Applications closed since August 16, 2026
Thematic areas & focus areas
Cohort 3 research is anchored on three priority tracks.
Track 1
Human Capital Development
- Investment in the Health Sector
- Investment in Education and Skills
- Fiscal efficiency in human capital spending
Track 2
Macroeconomics & Labour Market
- Investment in Labour Force Participation & Livelihoods
Track 3
Agro-Industrial Transformation & Food Systems
- Implementing the National Livestock Master Plan (N-LMP)
Applications closed
The NRFP Cohort 3 application window is now closed.
The submission deadline of August 16, 2026 has passed and we are no longer accepting new applications for this cohort. Applications already submitted are being reviewed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
For enquiries, contact the programme team at seniorfellows@nesgroup.org.
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Cohort 3 spotlight: Human Capital Development
A featured video introducing one of the priority tracks for the third cohort.