Dr. Ernest Udalla, a Nigerian researcher and lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State, is set to embark on a prestigious journey to St Antony\u2019s College, Oxford, England, in 2024. Udalla will be the inaugural recipient of the Ladipo Adamolekun Postdoctoral Fellowship, established to support research on Nigerian public administration.<\/p>\n
The fellowship, initiated by Professor Ladipo Adamolekun, a distinguished public administration scholar and former Dean of the Faculty of Administration at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, aims to encourage research and publications based on dissertations, with a specific focus on the study of public administration in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
Appointed from a pool of 40 eligible candidates, Udalla, who holds a PhD in Political Science with a specialization in Public Administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, will assume his fellowship responsibilities at St Antony\u2019s College in January 2024. Currently, he serves as a Junior Research Fellow at the Institute for French Research in Africa (IFRA), University of Ibadan.<\/p>\n
Expressing pride in Udalla’s appointment, Acting Warden of St Antony\u2019s, Prof Nandini Gooptu, stated, “We are proud to announce the appointment of the inaugural Ladipo Adamolekun Postdoctoral Fellowship. This new fellowship will add great value to the global and diverse academic community here at St Antony\u2019s.”<\/p>\n
The Ladipo Adamolekun Postdoctoral Fellowship offers comprehensive support, covering international travel, accommodation, living costs, and full access to the university’s libraries and research facilities. The award aims to facilitate scholarly exchange, enabling the appointed fellow to engage with St Antony\u2019s College\u2019s regional study centers, contribute to the academic community, and foster collaborative discussions on public administration and policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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