NHEF Faculty Program 2026 Application
Summary
NHEF has opened applications for the 2026 Faculty Program for eligible university staff from partner universities. The deadline is 31 March 2026.
- Deadline: 31 March 2026, 11:59 P.M. WAT
- Open to faculty and administrators from 6 partner universities
- Orientation runs 7 to 11 July 2026 in Lagos State
- Arrival: 7 July 2026; departure: 12 July 2026
- Apply through the NHEF Faculty Program application form
The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation, NHEF, has opened applications for the 2026 NHEF Faculty Program.
The programme is designed for Nigerian university faculty and administrators. It is set up to give participants the tools, strategic insight, and fresh teaching capacity needed to compete globally, lead change on campus, and improve student learning outcomes.
What the NHEF Faculty Program covers
NHEF presents the Faculty Program as a focused effort to build leadership strength across Nigeria’s higher education sector.
Through immersive workshops, applied analysis, and structured planning, the programme develops participants in modern teaching methods, research-funding readiness, systems-level thinking, leadership effectiveness, and measurable results on campus. The aim is clear; participants are expected to return with ideas they can put to work.
Who can apply
The programme is open only 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
What applicants must show
Applicants must demonstrate the following:
- leadership potential within their university
- strong understanding of higher education challenges at system level
- commitment to measurable reform within their university
- capacity for strategic thinking and execution
Selection process
Selection into the programme is merit-based and highly competitive.
Applicants are encouraged to answer all application questions thoughtfully and fully. That point matters; the review process will look closely at each response.
Programme dates and venue
The application deadline is 31 March 2026 at 11:59 P.M. WAT.
The orientation timeline runs from Tuesday, 7 July to Saturday, 11 July 2026.
The location is Lagos State.
Arrival date is Tuesday, 7 July 2026.
Departure date is Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Support for successful candidates
NHEF will cover travel, accommodation, and feeding costs for all successful candidates.
Contact for enquiries
For application enquiries, applicants can contact:
programs@thenhef.org
How to apply
Eligible applicants can submit their entries through the official NHEF Faculty Program form.
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