Berea Initiatives
Student & researcher support
Berea Initiatives is the nonprofit and community engagement arm of the Berea Institute for Public Policy & Development. It transforms evidence into action by supporting students, researchers, and communities through education, research capacity building, and locally led development initiatives.
Focus areas
Current focus areas
Student Scholarships
Support for students pursuing study in public policy and development.
Learn moreStudent & Researcher Mentorship
Structured mentorship for students and emerging researchers.
Learn moreResearch Training & Capacity Building
Training that strengthens research capability across institutions.
Learn moreCommunity Development Partnerships
Locally led development partnerships with communities and institutions.
Learn moreLeadership Development
Developing the next generation of evidence-minded public leaders.
Learn moreYouth Research Fellowship
A fellowship pathway for young researchers entering public policy work.
Learn moreVolunteer Program
Opportunities to contribute skills and time to Berea's community work.
Learn moreSupport available
How we support students and researchers
Research mentorship
Academic writing support
Policy writing
Research methodology
Publication guidance
Research resources
Training workshops
Research internships
Future scholarship opportunities
Future research grants
Register interest
Applications will open in the future
These programmes are currently under development. You can register your interest below and we will be in touch when applications open.