The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce the official launch of applications for the 2026 NHEF Faculty Program, a premier capacity development initiative designed to equip Nigerian university faculty and administrators with the tools, strategic insight, and innovation capacity required to compete globally, lead institutional transformation, and enhance student learning outcomes.
The NHEF Faculty Program is a strategic investment in institutional leadership across Nigeria’s higher education sector. Through immersive workshops, applied institutional analysis, and structured implementation planning, the program develops participants’ competence in modern pedagogy, research-funding readiness, systems-level thinking, leadership effectiveness, and measurable institutional impact.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
The program is exclusively open to faculty members and administrators from NHEF Partner Universities:
- AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
- BAYERO UNIVERSITY
- UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN
- UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
- UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
- UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
APPLICANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE
- Institutional leadership potential
- Strong understanding of systemic higher education challenges
- Commitment to measurable reform within their institutions
- Capacity for strategic thinking and execution
Selection into the program is merit-based and highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to respond to all application questions thoughtfully and comprehensively.
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Application Deadline: 31 March 2026 // 11:59 P.M. WAT
- Orientation Timeline: Tuesday, July 7 – Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Location: Lagos State
- Arrival Date: Tuesday, July 7
- Departure Date: Sunday, July 12
The NHEF is committed to covering travel, accommodation, and feeding costs for all successful candidates.
For application enquiries, please contact: [email protected]
The NHEF Faculty Program represents a deliberate effort to strengthen leadership capacity within Nigeria’s universities. Through rigorous selection and immersive engagement, the Foundation continues its commitment to empowering exceptional academic and administrative leaders to drive meaningful and lasting institutional transformation.
Apply now and take the next step toward shaping the future of higher education in Nigeria.