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EERC Graduate Internship 2025 – Environmental and Economic Resource Centre

Posted April 30, 2026
EERC Graduate Internship 2025 – Environmental and Economic Resource Centre

Job Description

EERC Graduate Internship 2025 – Environmental and Economic Resource Centre

The 2025 call for internship seeks to leverage evidence-based research in the Nigerian agricultural sector to support policy review and formulation, particularly on climate change and food security.

As a result, EERC is inviting qualified candidates for an internship. This year’s call for internship opportunities will support early career scientists to conduct research in any of the following thematic areas:

  • Climate change and food security
  • Climate-smart agriculture, carbon markets, and green finance
  • Agricultural value chain, Food loss, and food waste

Summary of the EERC Graduate Internship 2025

  • Type: Internship
  • Sponsor: Environmental and Economic Resource Centre (EERC)
  • Eligible Country: Nigeria
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Benefits: Monthly stipends, Accommodation Access to EERC’s research facilities
  • Deadline: August 29, 2025

Eligibility Requirements for the EERC Graduate Internship 2025

To be considered for this internship, applicants must:

  • Hold at least a BSc degree or MSc degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or Climate Change, with no more than five years post-graduation experience.
  • Demonstrate strong interest in research, policy, or field-based project implementation
  • Be available for the full duration of the three-month internship
  • Possess good communication, analytical, and writing skills
  • Be willing to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary research team
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will receive the following as personal benefits:

  • Monthly stipend depending on experience and academic qualifications through the internship period.
  • Access to EERC’s research facilities and team of experts
  • Paid accommodation within EERC facilities

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

  • A one-page cover letter detailing your motivation and area(s) of interest
  • A current CV highlighting relevant academic and/or professional experience
  • Scanned copy of MSc certificate (or statement of result)
  • A research proposal attainable in 3 months. Please include the timeline for your research.

Deadline: August 29, 2025

Apply Here for EERC Graduate Internship 2025

Requirements

To be considered for this internship, applicants must:

  • Hold at least a BSc degree or MSc degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or Climate Change, with no more than five years post-graduation experience.
  • Demonstrate strong interest in research, policy, or field-based project implementation
  • Be available for the full duration of the three-month internship
  • Possess good communication, analytical, and writing skills
  • Be willing to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary research team
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will receive the following as personal benefits:

  • Monthly stipend depending on experience and academic qualifications through the internship period.
  • Access to EERC’s research facilities and team of experts
  • Paid accommodation within EERC facilities

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

  • A one-page cover letter detailing your motivation and area(s) of interest
  • A current CV highlighting relevant academic and/or professional experience
  • Scanned copy of MSc certificate (or statement of result)
  • A research proposal attainable in 3 months. Please include the timeline for your research.

Deadline: August 29, 2025