Research Fellows Program 2026–2027: Apply for a Nine-Month Research Fellowship on Higher Education Transformation in Africa Applications are open for the 2026–2027 Research Fellows Program, a nine-month research opportunity focused on how higher education institutions across Africa can improve their systems and practices. Research Focus The programme centres on how African universities and other higher education institutions can initiate, implement and sustain meaningful change in three key areas: - Employability: Strengthening the link between higher education and the world of work. - Entrepreneurship: Improving institutional support for entrepreneurship and enterprise development. - Innovation: Encouraging and sustaining new approaches within higher education institutions. Who Should Consider Applying? The opportunity may interest researchers working on higher education policy, university governance, graduate employability, entrepreneurship education, innovation and institutional development. Applicants should review the official Terms of Reference to confirm the eligibility criteria, required qualifications, application documents and other conditions. Duration: Nine months Application Deadline: Friday, 30 October 2026 How to Apply 1. Read the official Terms of Reference. 2. Ensure your proposed research aligns with the programme's central theme. 3. Prepare the required information and supporting documents. 4. Complete the online application using the link provided by the programme organisers (scan the barcode in the attached flyer). Terms of Reference: drive.google.com/file/d/13dG… Full Announcement: opportunitiesforyouth.org/20… The Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) shares research and educational opportunities as part of its commitment to promoting access to learning and development opportunities across Africa. #ResearchFellowship #HigherEducation #AfricanUniversities #ResearchOpportunities #Fellowship2027 #PIPFoundation

UBA Essay Competition 2026 for Nigerian Senior Secondary School Students Essay Topic: “No Nation Can Develop Without Food Security. How Can Nigeria Deal With This Problem?” Competition Stages - Stage 1: The 20 best essays will be selected. - Stage 2: Final physical test, after which five winners will be selected. Application Requirements Applicants must: - Be Nigerian senior secondary school students. - Complete the application form. - Upload a handwritten essay of no more than 750 words. Typed essays will not be accepted. - Upload a recent passport photograph. - Upload a scanned copy of a birth certificate, National ID card or international passport. Application Deadline: 23 October 2026 Apply Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… The Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) shares educational opportunities as part of its commitment to promoting education and supporting young people across Africa. #UBA #UBAEssayCompetition #EssayCompetition #FoodSecurity #NigerianStudents #PIPFoundation

King Abdulaziz University Scholarships 2026: Study in Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, offers scholarship opportunities for eligible international students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Available Study Levels - Bachelor's degree - Master's degree - PhD Scholarship Benefits Depending on the scholarship and programme, benefits may include: - Tuition fee coverage - Monthly stipend - Accommodation, subject to availability - Healthcare services - Arrival allowance - Annual return airfare - Subsidised meals - Additional allowances for eligible postgraduate students Who Can Apply? International applicants must meet the academic, age, language and other admission requirements for their chosen programme. Requirements vary by degree and field of study. Application Fee: Check the official application platform for any applicable fees. Application Deadlines: Different programmes may have different deadlines. Applicants should check the dates listed for their selected programme. How to Apply 1. Visit the official Saudi government application platform. 2. Search for King Abdulaziz University and your preferred programme. 3. Review the eligibility requirements, scholarship coverage and deadline. 4. Complete and submit your application through the authorised platform. University Scholarship Information: kau.edu.sa/en/page/scholarsh… Additional Guide: scholarships365.info/king-ab… The Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) shares educational opportunities as part of its commitment to promoting access to education and international study opportunities across Africa. #KingAbdulazizUniversity #SaudiArabiaScholarships #FullyFundedScholarships #StudyAbroad #MastersScholarships #PhDScholarships #PIPFoundation

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME KROC INSTITUTE VISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS | USA The University of Notre Dame in the United States offers Visiting Research Fellowships through its Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. The fellowships provide opportunities for researchers to pursue work related to peace, conflict and social change in an academic research environment. Research Areas Relevant areas include: - Peacebuilding and peace studies - International mediation - Conflict resolution - Climate change and sustainability - Social justice - Other research areas aligned with the Institute's work on international peace studies Who Should Apply? Researchers whose work aligns with the Kroc Institute's research priorities should review the official fellowship guidelines to determine their eligibility and whether their research fits the programme. How to Apply Applicants should consult the official University of Notre Dame website for current application requirements, fellowship arrangements, deadlines and supporting documents. Official Fellowship Information: kroc.nd.edu/research/grants-… This opportunity is shared by the Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) as part of its commitment to promoting research, academic development and access to international opportunities across Africa. #PIPFoundation #UniversityOfNotreDame #KrocInstitute #ResearchFellowship #PeaceStudies #Peacebuilding #ConflictResolution #SocialJustice #ResearchOpportunities #AcademicFellowships

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MBZUAI POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 2027 | UAE Applications are open for postgraduate programmes at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The university welcomes applicants from around the world for selected Master's and PhD programmes in artificial intelligence and related fields. University: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Degree Levels: Master's and PhD Eligible Nationalities: International and UAE applicants Deadline: 15 December 2026, 5:00 PM GST for most graduate programmes Funding PhD students receive a full scholarship, subject to the applicable conditions, including: - Full tuition fees - Monthly stipend - Accommodation - Healthcare - Student visa - Other university-supported benefits For M.Sc. programmes, merit-based funding may be available through faculty-sponsored research or teaching assistantships. Funding is not guaranteed for every Master's applicant. Funded students may receive: - Tuition fee coverage - Monthly stipend - One return airfare per year to their home country - Health insurance - UAE residence visa and Emirates ID, where eligible Eligibility Applicants generally need a relevant STEM degree, such as: - Computer Science - Computer Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Mathematics - Physics - Other relevant science or engineering disciplines Minimum CGPA requirements vary by programme, with MBZUAI listing 3.0 or 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, depending on the programme. Applicants are also required to submit relevant academic and supporting documents and complete the required screening process. How to Apply Official MBZUAI Admissions: "MBZUAI Graduate Admissions" (mbzuai.ac.ae/admissions/grad…) More Information: "Scholarship Details" (brightscholarship.com/mbzuai…) Deadline: 15 December 2026 This opportunity is shared by the Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) as part of its commitment to promoting education, research and access to international opportunities across Africa. #PIPFoundation #MBZUAI #MBZUAI2027 #UAEscholarships #Scholarships2027 #PhDScholarship #MastersScholarship #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #StudyInUAE

HARVARD UNIVERSITY FREE ONLINE COURSES 2026 | LEARN FROM ANYWHERE Harvard University offers a wide range of free online courses through Harvard Online and HarvardX, giving learners worldwide the opportunity to develop new knowledge and skills across different disciplines. These courses are suitable for students, graduates, working professionals and anyone interested in learning from Harvard faculty. Key Details - Institution: Harvard University - Access: Online - Cost: Free access to selected courses - Study Mode: Self-paced for courses that offer this option - Eligibility: Open to learners worldwide, subject to individual course requirements - Certificate: Optional paid verified certificates may be available for selected courses Available Fields Courses cover a variety of subjects, including: - Computer Science and Programming - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - Business and Management - Health and Medicine - Humanities and Social Sciences - Mathematics and Statistics - Education and other disciplines Benefits - Learn online from anywhere in the world - Access selected course materials free of charge - Study at your own pace where supported - Develop professional and academic skills - Explore subjects taught by Harvard faculty How to Access the Courses Official Harvard Course Catalogue: pll.harvard.edu/catalog/free More Information: scholarships365.info/harvard… This opportunity is shared by the Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) as part of its commitment to promoting education, lifelong learning and access to learning opportunities across Africa. #PIPFoundation #HarvardUniversity #HarvardX #FreeOnlineCourses #OnlineLearning #DigitalSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning #HarvardCourses

Today On my way to Adamawa State, our bus stopped briefly at a filling station in Gombe State to take a break. Within a few minutes, @ProfIsaPantami showed up. As soon as he arrived, people around the area fully came out to welcome him and joined him for a rally. It was an unexpected and memorable encounter for me. I personally used my phone to record the moment. 📱 Best of luck sir, Prof. Isa Pantami. May Allah guide and bless your journey. 🤲 #Gombe #IsaPantami

Gombe 2027: Pantami’s fresh PDP primary victory gets legal backing — Ex-NBA Chair By Ibrahim Ramalan A legal practitioner and former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Gombe State, Ahmed Tukur, has argued that a recent Federal High Court judgment strengthened the position of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, in the dispute over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primary election for the 2027 general election. Mr Tukur said the judgment, which nullified the PDP primary held on May 26, 2026 and ordered the party to conduct a fresh exercise, gave Mr Pantami what he described as three significant legal advantages: judicial confirmation of his party membership, the nullification of the disputed May primary and a fresh primary victory conducted under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. He made the submissions in a legal analysis titled, “How the Federal High Court Judgment Fortified Pantami: A Judicial Seal on Membership, Nullification of May Primary, and a Fresh 29 September 2026 Primary Victory.” According to him, the court expressly found that Mr Pantami was a valid member of the PDP and that his name appeared in the party’s official membership register submitted to INEC. Mr Tukur argued that the finding was significant because party membership is one of the issues that can be raised in pre-election litigation under the Electoral Act and the Constitution. He cited Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, which deals with party membership registers, and Section 40 of the Constitution, which guarantees freedom of association. The lawyer said the court relied on an INEC-certified copy of the PDP membership register, identified as CTC No. INEC/ABJ/REG/CTC/GM/2026/114, dated September 2, 2026. He argued that the judicial finding would make it more difficult for opponents to successfully challenge Pantami’s membership in subsequent litigation. Tukur also said the judgment effectively extinguished the legal consequences of the May 26 primary after the court found that the exercise did not comply with the applicable provisions of the Electoral Act. He cited previous Supreme Court decisions, including Amaechi v. INEC and PDP v. Ezeonwuka, to support his argument that where a primary election is nullified and a fresh primary ordered, the earlier exercise ceases to have legal effect. “The May 26 primary is void ab initio,” he argued. According to him, the fresh primary conducted by the PDP on September 29 should therefore be treated as a new electoral exercise rather than a continuation of the earlier primary. Mr Tukur said the September 29 exercise was conducted through the direct primary method and monitored by INEC. He said Pantami emerged winner with 2,054 votes against his closest opponent, who secured 389 votes. The lawyer argued that the fresh primary complied with the provisions of Sections 77 and 84 of the Electoral Act, particularly following the Supreme Court’s decision in a case involving INEC and the Zenith Labour Party, which he said reaffirmed the applicable legal framework for party primaries. According to him, the PDP’s use of the direct primary system and INEC’s participation in monitoring the exercise further strengthened Pantami’s position. He also argued that the membership register used for the September 29 primary was the INEC-certified register dated September 2, 2026, which he said satisfied the statutory requirement concerning the submission of party membership registers. Mr Tukur further contended that once a party has conducted a valid primary and submitted its candidate’s name to INEC in accordance with the law, the electoral body cannot unilaterally remove the candidate except in circumstances permitted by law or pursuant to a court order. He cited provisions of Sections 29, 32, 33 and 88 of the Electoral Act, as well as judicial authorities including Dingyadi v. INEC, Action Alliance v. INEC ...