Agbara Global Energy Transition Fellows
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"We have a responsibility not only to reshape our curricula, but also to touch our students’ hearts and minds so that they can be a light to the world and use their skills and talents to address the grave challenges facing us all. While individual faculty members and schools have made progress, business education in general has not systematically made this essential shift."
An Inspirational Paradigm for Jesuit Business Education (2020)
About the Fellowship Program
The Agbara Global Energy Policy Fellows program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students in Jesuit universities to gain hands-on experience in just energy transition. Agbara means "energy" in the Yoruba language in Nigeria, and highlights the need to harness global citizenship motivations of students.
As an Agbara Global Energy Transition Policy Fellow, you will have the chance to work on real-world projects, conduct research, and contribute to advancing the energy transition policy mix at the transnational, national and sub-national levels.
Objectives:
accelerate just energy transition innovations and climate action through student-led projects
reinforce student spiritual formation, leadership development and educational experiences through real-world transnational impact projects
advance the Laudato Si' initiatives in energy transition through the network of Jesuit universities
Distributed and Centralized Power Generation Systems
Distributed Energy Services Companies (DESCO) is a category of solutions providers of innovative distributed energy solutions that aim to revolutionize the energy sector. Agbara Energy Transition Policy Fellows are encouraged to explore distributed renewable energy solutions as well as more centralized renewable energy solution. We believe in a future where sustainable and clean energy is accessible to everyone. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and finance models, DESCO aims to create localized energy systems that are reliable, resilient, and environmentally friendly.
Program Highlights
Meaningful Projects: As an Energy Transition Policy Fellow, you will work on exciting and impactful projects related to distributed energy services. These projects can range from conducting market research to developing financial models, designing renewable energy systems, or analyzing policy frameworks.
Mentorship: You will be guided by experienced professionals from different disciplines. They will provide guidance, support, and expertise to help you succeed in your projects and personal development.
Networking Opportunities: The fellowship program offers numerous networking opportunities with industry leaders, policymakers, and peers in the Fellowship program. You will have the chance to attend events where you can learn from experts in the field and expand your professional network.
Academic Integration: Energy Transition Policy Fellows have the unique opportunity to align their fellowship projects with their academic coursework. You can use your fellowship experience to fulfill research requirements, capstone projects, or thesis work, allowing you to gain practical experience while advancing your academic goals.
Impactful Results: By the end of the fellowship program, you will have tangible outcomes that contribute to the growth of the DESCO market. Your work will help accelerate the transition to clean energy and pave the way for a sustainable future.
The Jesuit Formation Journey
The Jesuit Formation Journey
From An Inspirational Paradigm for Jesuit Business Education (2020)
We believe that what motivates students at the deepest level are what we might call “hungers” or “desires” that drive and inspire their idealism and their sense of hope. They need to not only be equipped with the skills to succeed in today’s economy, but also need to be inspired to be champions for integral human development—the development of the whole person. These are the hungers that Jesuit business education hopes to stir, cultivate, and strengthen:
1.A Hunger for Experiential Learning: Jesuit business schools must adapt pedagogy to the learning styles of our 21st-century students, while remaining grounded in an Ignatian approach that emphasizes the learning process (context, experience, reflection, action, evaluation). Student learning outcomes are enhanced by immersive experiences and live cases.
2.A Hunger for Integrated Knowledge: Students today appreciate having so much information at their fingertips, and yet they need a more purposeful formation that integrates their intellectual, affective, and volitional capacities and helps them to appreciate how the varied subjects and disciplines fit together to reach greater depth of understanding.
3.A Hunger for a Moral Compass: Students today experience the limitations that accompany a moral discourse that focuses almost exclusively on individual rights, while largely ignoring the responsibilities we have to each other. Our students do not need recipes, but instead experiences that spur them to acquire an ethical foundation and a method for moral discernment and moral courage.
4.A Hunger for Community: We want students to value building meaningful communities that have genuine connectedness and incorporate engaged civility; to display a strength of passion and commitment to use their gifts and talents for others; there can be a sense among them that they have found their voice as change agents, and now they long to participate more actively, creating more good in the world.
5.A Hunger for a Global Paradigm: Having seen the limitations and the dangers of ethnocentrism and even nationalism, our students will want to embrace a more cosmopolitan perspective; they will recognize that each of us dwells in many communities, from the community of our birth to the community of the human family, and believe that we have duties to each of these communities.
6. A Hunger for an Adult Spirituality: In the face of polarizing debates, Jesuit education sparks longings for a spirituality that sustains and empowers; spirituality with ample room for both faith and reason and that gives meaning to their lives.
7. A Hunger for Dignified Work and Meaningful Impact: Work is not just about earning a living. In the words of Pope Francis, it is also “part of the meaning of life on this earth, a path to growth, human development and personal fulfillment.” Students today must have a greater appreciation for this dimension, and have a desire to share and spread positive change. This drives the interrelated need for communication, diplomacy, integrated thinking, and collaboration.
How to Apply
To apply for the Agbara Energy Transition Policy Fellowship Program, please visit our website and complete the online application form. You will be required to submit your resume, academic transcripts, a statement of interest, and any relevant academic or professional references.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in business, finance, economics, or engineering.
Graduate students enrolled in an MBA or MPA program.
Strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in renewable energy, finance, or sustainability.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Possible Research Topics
Possible Research Topics
Below are some research areas. Fellows need not be limited to these themes.
1.Assessing the Impact of Energy Transition Policies on Low-Income Households in Metro Manila
Analyzing the socio-economic implications of energy transition policies on marginalized communities in the capital city.
2.The Role of Philippine Universities in Advancing Energy Equity
Investigating how universities can contribute to energy access for low-income households through research, education, and community engagement.
3.Community-Based Renewable Energy Projects in Rural Provinces
Examining the effectiveness of community-driven renewable energy initiatives in addressing energy poverty in rural areas.
4.Cooperative Models for Energy Access in Island Provinces
Evaluating the role of energy cooperatives in providing affordable and sustainable energy solutions in island communities.
5.Civil Society Organizations and Advocacy for Energy Equity
Assessing the influence of civil society groups in shaping energy policies that benefit marginalized populations.
6.People's Organizations and Participatory Energy Decision-Making
Investigating how grassroots organizations can participate in energy planning and governance.
7.Health Impacts of Energy Poverty in Urban Informal Settlements
Exploring the link between energy access and health outcomes in informal urban settlements.
8.Energy Transition and Sustainable Agriculture in Rural Communities
Studying the synergies between clean energy adoption and sustainable farming practices in agrarian regions.
9.Energy-Education Nexus: Improving Learning Environments
Analyzing the relationship between energy access and educational outcomes, with a focus on schools in underserved areas.
10. Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Energy Access
Investigating novel financing models to make clean energy technologies affordable for low-income households.
11.Energy Transition and Women's Empowerment in Off-Grid Communities
Examining how access to clean energy can empower women in rural and remote areas.
12. Role of Governance Innovations in Promoting Renewable Energy
Assessing the policy initiatives and regulatory frameworks adopted by local governments to support clean energy adoption.
13. Energy Transition and Sustainable Transport
Analyzing how cleaner transportation options can be integrated into energy transition strategies to benefit low-income populations.
14. Energy Equity and Disaster Resilience in Vulnerable Coastal Regions
Studying the connection between energy access, climate change resilience, and disaster preparedness in coastal areas.
15. Microgrid Solutions for Remote Indigenous Communities
Investigating the feasibility and benefits of microgrid systems in indigenous communities with limited grid access.
16. Energy Transition and Livelihood Opportunities in the Fishing Industry
Examining how clean energy technologies can enhance the sustainability of fishing communities.
17. Energy Transition and Eco-Tourism Development
Exploring the potential for clean energy adoption to support sustainable tourism while benefiting local communities.
18. Energy-Equitable Healthcare Facilities
Assessing the energy needs of healthcare institutions and strategies for ensuring reliable power for medical services in underserved areas.
19. Community Health Impacts of Air Pollution Mitigation
Studying the health benefits of transitioning to cleaner energy sources in areas with high air pollution levels.
20. Multi-Sectoral Synergies: Integrating Energy Transition with Water and Sanitation
Investigating how energy transition efforts can align with water and sanitation initiatives to improve overall living conditions.
Fees
Fees
We are implementing a Pay-What-You-Can pricing model so that this program is financial sustainable and scalable, while making sure that we can accommodate all interested candidates regardless of paying capacity.
We believe this program is worth 500 USD and will accept payments anywhere from 10-500 USD for the program. You may opt to support fellows by becoming a Partner and contributing 1000 USD to support the program.
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