Goal: Support the Meros Africa Network and gain experience managing international, faith-based research and training projects. 

Timeframe: March 2026 for six months 

Compensation: $1,000/month ($6,000, total)

About the Meros Center: 

The Meros Center is a Confessional Evangelical Lutheran ministry focused on supporting Christian Health Ministries with research and training.  Our mission is to Serve as a global community to measure and grow impact in Christian health ministry.  Our vision is to be a global network of Christian ministries and researchers applying evidence and training to create new mission models that connect people to Jesus’ love.  

About the Fellowship: 

We are offering a six-month paid fellowship starting in February 2026 that will directly support the Meros Africa Network.  The Fellow would be responsible for weekly and monthly virtual tasks, specific deliverables due at the end of the fellowship time, and potential travel to support in-person training events. 

Because the role will be supporting the Meros Africa Network, the fellow must be from Africa and living in Africa during the fellowship.  Alignment with our statement of faith is required; being a member of a Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Church is preferred.   

Applicant Requirements: 

Applicants must have received academic training in human subjects research and completed a health-related master’s degree or higher.  Experience with community-based research is desired. 

To apply, upload your Resume/CV and submit your application: Meros Africa Fellow. Applications will be accepted through 14-FEB-2026.

For faster consideration, please include the following information in the “Comments” section as information you would like to share:

• Highest Academic Degree
• Current church membership
• Are you able to get a valid passport to travel internationally? 
• How would this fellowship align with your calling? 
• Is there anything more we should know as we consider your application? 

Please direct any questions to connect@meroscenter.org and note Meros Africa Fellow in the subject, Thanks!