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I had no idea research fellowships were even available in my field — now I’m preparing for Europe

I had no idea research fellowships were even available in my field — now I’m preparing for Europe. Dr. Tesfaye’s story is a reminder: what you don’t know can cost you.

Ethan Wallace
Ethan Wallace
Impact Communications Editor
September 2, 2025

Honestly, I never looked beyond what our department forwarded. I didn’t think international fellowships were for researchers like me.

— Dr. Tesfaye, Lecturer — Ethiopia

👋 Meet Dr. Tesfaye, a university lecturer from Ethiopia.

 

With over a decade in education and field research, he’d resigned himself to limited local grants and institutional politics.

 

“Honestly, I never looked beyond what our department forwarded. I didn’t think international fellowships were for researchers like me.”

 

That changed when he signed up for Alleviate.org.

 

🔍 Using SDG filtering, he uncovered fellowships specifically focused on his work in climate resilience and sustainable agriculture.


🧠 The Proposal Generator helped him position his research within global impact frameworks.


✅ Within 2 months, he was shortlisted for a fully funded fellowship in Europe — covering housing, research support, and a stipend.

 

“Alleviate helped me realize I wasn’t underqualified — I was just underexposed.” 
— Dr. Tesfaye, Lecturer — Ethiopia

 

📢 There are opportunities you may never find alone.

 

Alleviate.org makes sure you don’t miss them.

 

🎁 Start your free trial to explore the fellowships, grants, and academic opportunities waiting for you.

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